Natsomuch

So glad I found this specific thread. I am literally on day 1, once again for the millionth time. Anywho, I am fairly aware of the immediate detox symptoms. I absolutely hate it all, but I have NEVER reached out for help during this time. I have been wanting to join sr for months. Never got the confidence to join, until tonight. Just really looking for some encouragement as I am 35 and knocking on deaths door with my alcoholism. I HAVE to be done. Just at a loss for any sort of maintenance.

Bunny211

Welcome! Throw in the towel and surrender ... Turn and walk away from alcohol for good. Surrender means to join the winning side ( you can look it up)! Please come here often... In all the messiness that is early recovery. You can't save your a$$ and your face at the same time! Big hugs to you.., you can get through this. I believe in you! Xo

2muchpain

Nice to meet you. If your looking for support, you've definitely come to the right place. Hope you keep posting. John

Opivotal

It took courage to reach out, Natsomuch.

Good for you taking action.

Please know we're here to support each other.

Do you have a sobriety plan? Here are a few threads to get you started.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...t-139-a-8.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html

MariahGayle

Glad your here NSM...you will find much support & encouragement here! Be kind to yourself

Natsomuch

I have a short term plan that is to get through withdrawl symptoms (typical relapse for me is on day 4 or 5 although I maintained abstinence for a yr.) and to get support through a few outlets I have sought out (this community being one) and reach out about my alcoholism. I have kept myself together in appearance for years, but I feel my health deteriorating. I am lethargic. Constant hangover. Guilt. Anxiety.
I just can't feel like this anymore. I want my life back.

chrcarlson

For me the first step was the hardest. The others weren't exactly easy but...

Welcome.

D122y

Welcome.

Thanks for the post.

1 year and a relapse. Yikes.

No advice here... just made 1 year clean myself.

Ea. Day is a learning exp. Never been this clean.

Alcohol is poison. Don't believe the hype.