any thoughts on weaning ?
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Good work, possiblyNuts
I don't believe that there is a right or wrong way to get sober... we all take the paths that we take. I weaned myself off alcohol, but not in such a regimented way. I also had numerous failures and slip ups along the way. I think the important thing for any alcoholic is getting sober...by any means possible.
Did I say good for you? You are an inspiration to others.
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I don't believe that there is a right or wrong way to get sober... we all take the paths that we take. I weaned myself off alcohol, but not in such a regimented way. I also had numerous failures and slip ups along the way. I think the important thing for any alcoholic is getting sober...by any means possible.
Did I say good for you? You are an inspiration to others.
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Great, so now you made it through without any dangerous withdrawl side affects. Now you need to start your path of recovery.
I've weened from alcohol several times. I was able to avoid severe symptoms and felt like schit but it worked for me. I just weened a few weeks ago and today have 15 days. I consider it amazing i didn't drink today.
Now me/you need to start the life of recovery. For me it's meetings and being able to call someone before i pick up the first drink.
I wish you luck man. I've been watching this thread for a couple weeks now.
Love you man,
Trace
I've weened from alcohol several times. I was able to avoid severe symptoms and felt like schit but it worked for me. I just weened a few weeks ago and today have 15 days. I consider it amazing i didn't drink today.
Now me/you need to start the life of recovery. For me it's meetings and being able to call someone before i pick up the first drink.
I wish you luck man. I've been watching this thread for a couple weeks now.
Love you man,
Trace
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Originally Posted by possiblyNuts 
I've been thinking about writing a "Unofficial and Amateur guide to weaning yourself off alcohol."
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Originally Posted by scarly-J
Until you deal with those, you will always relapse.
Thanks for your opinion, I guess...
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nuts you beleive it or not have just finished the easiest part of all, stopping drinking, the hardest part begins the day after the last drink, staying stopped!
Congrats on your weaning off, I had to go through medical detox, I was about 5 years beyond the ability to wean off myself.
BTW what you did as far as weaning has been going on for hundreds of years, the only difference is usually some one else was in control of the booze.
When I came out of detox I was 6 days beyond my last drink and it was every thing in my power at that point in time to not stop and get a 12 pack, I was barely able to get home and to a meeting.
At 2 months sober I discovered my worst trigger, I was doing extremely well, the cravings were very minor and getting further and further apart. My trigger? ANGER!!!! No need for details, suffice it to say that I was absolutely enraged and if I had a beer or what ever I would have drank it, if there had been a 7-11 or what ever where I was I would have bought a 12 pack!!!!
The only thing that saved my butt from picking up was prayer and calling another recovering alcoholic to talk about it.
Alcohol is cunning, baffling, & powerful. I have seen people with many years of sobriety drink again and every problem that they had when they were drinking before was right back again only worse. I know of one guy who was sober for 6 months, started drinking again and was dead in a matter of months.
Congrats on your weaning off, I had to go through medical detox, I was about 5 years beyond the ability to wean off myself.
BTW what you did as far as weaning has been going on for hundreds of years, the only difference is usually some one else was in control of the booze.
When I came out of detox I was 6 days beyond my last drink and it was every thing in my power at that point in time to not stop and get a 12 pack, I was barely able to get home and to a meeting.
At 2 months sober I discovered my worst trigger, I was doing extremely well, the cravings were very minor and getting further and further apart. My trigger? ANGER!!!! No need for details, suffice it to say that I was absolutely enraged and if I had a beer or what ever I would have drank it, if there had been a 7-11 or what ever where I was I would have bought a 12 pack!!!!
The only thing that saved my butt from picking up was prayer and calling another recovering alcoholic to talk about it.
Alcohol is cunning, baffling, & powerful. I have seen people with many years of sobriety drink again and every problem that they had when they were drinking before was right back again only worse. I know of one guy who was sober for 6 months, started drinking again and was dead in a matter of months.
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possiblynuts, congrats on your sober time! This has been a great thread.
I agree that telling someone they will relapse is not supportive but issues that made you drink should be addressed. Understanding the whys behind the drink is huge!
Alcohol is not what is baffling or cunning...the liquid has no brain....it is the cravings and how your brain tries to convince you to drink which is baffling. How one reacts to the cravings is key to staying sober. You have a choice once the physical dependency is gone. You can decide to not listen to that voice...It is now in your hands....freedom comes when you learn to let go....Keep on keeping on!
I agree that telling someone they will relapse is not supportive but issues that made you drink should be addressed. Understanding the whys behind the drink is huge!
Alcohol is not what is baffling or cunning...the liquid has no brain....it is the cravings and how your brain tries to convince you to drink which is baffling. How one reacts to the cravings is key to staying sober. You have a choice once the physical dependency is gone. You can decide to not listen to that voice...It is now in your hands....freedom comes when you learn to let go....Keep on keeping on!
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Just wanted to say congrats on your clean time! I feel if writing helps keep you sober then do it. I personally go to AA,but not as often as I should being i have major responcibilities now. I use the on line fellowship along with my meetings to help keep me sober. I write about my day, my cravings and whats going on inside when ever I get a chance on line. I write everyday! Keep writing PN if it's going to help keep you sober. I'v been reading your post sence it started and I'm proud of you! ((((((((Huggies)))))
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http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-programs.html
There are lots of programs out there, some people never use a program, do what works for you.
Telling someone that they will relapse is not helpful at all, it's quite priggish.
I have watched this thread with great interest, Thank You.
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There are lots of programs out there, some people never use a program, do what works for you.
Telling someone that they will relapse is not helpful at all, it's quite priggish.
I have watched this thread with great interest, Thank You.
Peace
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Originally Posted by lovingseren
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-programs.html
There are lots of programs out there, some people never use a program, do what works for you.
Telling someone that they will relapse is not helpful at all, it's quite priggish.
I have watched this thread with great interest, Thank You.
Peace
Seren
There are lots of programs out there, some people never use a program, do what works for you.
Telling someone that they will relapse is not helpful at all, it's quite priggish.
I have watched this thread with great interest, Thank You.
Peace
Seren
Thanks everyone, you guys have truly helped me through this. And I've made it two weeks sober now !
The only symptoms I'm still experiencing are some minor troubles sleeping. And a sneezing/cold that just won't go away.
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BUT, if I do relapse, or I start having some insane cravings I am definitely going to goto AA or another program.
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Originally Posted by GreenTea
PN, if I may ask... What are your plans now? ... What's next for you?
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