steve-in-kville

Folks, I've been at this game of going sober for a few years. Manage to get a few days into it but always fail. Deep down I simply did not want to quit. I was forever jealous of people who could simply have a beer or one scotch/boubon after work.

Two weekends in a row I drank almost non-stop, until I'd blackout. Each Monday I'd wake up feeling horrible how time slipped through my fingers. Memories never made, relationships damaged and of course the torture my body and mind has taken.

Not any more. I truly want to quit. I am putting through my own home-made detox this week. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I am getting an accountability partner from our church.

For the first time in years I feel like I got this beat!

Dee74

Sounds like a good decision Orion
Don't underestimate detox tho - my 'at home' detox did not go so well.

if you feel concerned or unwell, please consider seeing a Dr.

D

1dayaddatime

GET IT ORION! Sounds like you got this puppy whipped! Stay close my friend!
"1dayaddatime"

steve-in-kville

My detox is basically clean up my diet, drink plenty of water, flush my kidneys good and take vitamins. Basically get my gut bacteria (and my whole body really) back to normal.

Hevyn

Love your enthusiasm, Orion. There's no doubt you can do this.

Soberwolf

What D said

mpr

Good job. Strong motivation and a solid game plan is a great way to launch yourself into a successful sobriety.

Holds1325

I think just about all of us wished we didnt detox at home. I read detoxing through a clinic or rehab lessens PAWS quite a bit

steve-in-kville

I did this before when I sobered up for a week (because I got got drinking and had too quit). Its the sleep cycle that does it for me. Will not sleep right for the first few days.

Soberwolf

Morning friend

steve-in-kville

Day two all but complete. Even drove past the ol' liquor store on the way to fetch groceries. I find I have a few habits that were directly related to hiding my addiction. Gotta shake them.

I'm putting $5 away per day (rough estimate of what drinking was costing me.... I think it may have averaged more like $7). Will use the funds to buy running shoes and swag.