Fade

First off, it was probably the best thing I have ever done for myself. It was a very positive exprience. At first, I kind of rolled my eyes at what was being fed to me, and then I started to make friends as the fog cleared...it was pretty amazing. Everyone there (aside from the people who were there to avoid court, etc.) could relate in some way or another, to exactly what I was going through. I've been sober for six full days now, and to be honest, the thought of drinking makes me want to puke. Is that normal? I don't feel the urge to drink, I just don't know what to do with myself lol.

Also...will the sweaty palms go away soon?

PaperDolls

I don't have the answer to some your questions fade but I just wanted to tell you
Congrats on 6 days sober!

Smyle

congrats on day 6...

I am an addict and not to familiar with alcohol detox...any detox is hard..i just wanted to say great job on your accomplishment.

ayla zaire

your sweaty palms may be anxiety.......are you nervous when it happens? a lot of thing are new to you, all of your situations right now are new, actually...so it's normal

welcome back, congrats on day 6....and thanks so much for posting this positive message today!!

btw.......my advice to you would be to keep busy!! do something fun for yourself.....

good luck....

Rowan

Hi Fade,

Welcome back! I'm glad you made it back to us. What are you going to do to preserve your sobriety? Do you plan on going to AA? I couldn't do it on my own.
Please keep posting - we need you here.

Rowan

Fade

Yeah, I'm kind of nervous when it happens..it's weird. I get a feeling like "I'm supposed to be drinking and taking xanax right now" but it's fleeting and very hard to explain. The feelings don't last but a minute or two, but the thought of actually DOING it is what makes me want to hurl. I have dreams about using, but they are just dreams, so I'm ok with that..hopefully they will go away in time.

I know I'm not out of the woods, and life is gonna throw me some curve balls that may change the way I feel right this moment, but I'm going to do my best not to back down.

Thanks for the advice and well wishes

Fade

Rowan:

Yes, I have an IOP schedule set up, and I exchanged phone numbers with several of the people I was in detox with. Were gonna try to hit up the meetings and stay together as much as we can.

Astro

Congrats on your 6 days Fade, I'm happy to hear that your detox was a positive experience!

It sounds like you've got a plan, try to make those meetings every day and kick your recovery program into gear.

Rowan

Glad you're making connections with others in recovery, Fade. A support system is vital. Very happy for you

Anna

Hi Fade,

It sounds like you're doing really well!

There is also lots of support and information here, so keep posting and reading.

Alive

i'm glad you are back...and feeling positive about the detox.Congratulations!

CarolD

Well done on your plans to continue being healthy!

hope07

So happy for you!!

Welcome back and don't let up your guard for a second.

congratulations, Fade.

Hope

Rusty Zipper

fade, such great news in this land of heartache called recovery...

sounds like your doing all the next right things...

IOP, pay attention... lol

good wishes to all of your hopes and dreams fade...

xxoo, rz