Day 1 of Sobriety
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Day 1 of Sobriety
Hi, I am new here and need all the support I can get with living a clean and sober lifestyle. I have been struggling with drugs for as long as I can remember and decided to join this website so that I can make friends, mark my progress, and support other people too. I am on Day 1 of sobriety and I am really hoping that I can make it past 30 days, that's always been my issue is making it past 30 days.
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Thank you for welcoming me. I kind of have a recovery plan in mind. I deleted the numbers that needed to be deleted and stopped hanging out with a lot of people so that I can start the process. But other than that I don't have much of a plan but I need to come up with one. Any suggestions?
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That is a good start. You can read here about many different methods. Some choose one and others mix them up a bit. It really comes down to taking a little time to read about them and then decide what feels right for you.
I personally am in AA. That is the program/lifestyle I chose and what works for me.
Admitting you have a problem, staying sober and reaching out for help is the first step in recovery, no matter what the program.
I personally am in AA. That is the program/lifestyle I chose and what works for me.
Admitting you have a problem, staying sober and reaching out for help is the first step in recovery, no matter what the program.
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For me the physical of giving up was the first part .
Learning how to live and deal with life sober was the second and more difficult part , at the begining it was a real up and down ride of emotion .
I don't have any particular method to sell , i think it is more dependant on what you need to keep you on the path to sobriety / recovery .
Bestwishes , m
Learning how to live and deal with life sober was the second and more difficult part , at the begining it was a real up and down ride of emotion .
I don't have any particular method to sell , i think it is more dependant on what you need to keep you on the path to sobriety / recovery .
Bestwishes , m
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Originally Posted by GracieLou 
That is a good start. You can read here about many different methods. Some choose one and others mix them up a bit. It really comes down to taking a little time to read about them and then decide what feels right for you.
I personally am in AA. That is the program/lifestyle I chose and what works for me.
Admitting you have a problem, staying sober and reaching out for help is the first step in recovery, no matter what the program.
I personally am in AA. That is the program/lifestyle I chose and what works for me.
Admitting you have a problem, staying sober and reaching out for help is the first step in recovery, no matter what the program.
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Originally Posted by mecanix
For me the physical of giving up was the first part .
Learning how to live and deal with life sober was the second and more difficult part , at the begining it was a real up and down ride of emotion .
I don't have any particular method to sell , i think it is more dependant on what you need to keep you on the path to sobriety / recovery .
Bestwishes , m
Learning how to live and deal with life sober was the second and more difficult part , at the begining it was a real up and down ride of emotion .
I don't have any particular method to sell , i think it is more dependant on what you need to keep you on the path to sobriety / recovery .
Bestwishes , m
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Originally Posted by TheNew
Thank you. I'm currently not in a program but I used to go to NA and I don't know if a program is right for me but I'm thinking about trying it again. I just don't know where to start because I don't know if the meetings on the website are still active or not.
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AA has what is called an intergroup. We have one where I live. It is kind of a central AA office. They support the groups in the area. Information exchange, literature, meeting information, AA inquires etc. That is also were you can call if you need a ride to a meeting. They mail out the lead sheets and newsletters. Many people do service work at intergroup.
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Originally Posted by GracieLou
AA has what is called an intergroup. We have one where I live. It is kind of a central AA office. They support the groups in the area. Information exchange, literature, meeting information, AA inquires etc. That is also were you can call if you need a ride to a meeting. They mail out the lead sheets and newsletters. Many people do service work at intergroup.
I'm already learning a lot and I just barely joined.
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There is a lot to learn. Try not to feel overwhelmed. It takes time. It is not a race. You will find many that are right were you are while some are behind and some are in front but we are all walking the same road to recovery.
Just take it one day at time
Just take it one day at time
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Originally Posted by GracieLou
There is a lot to learn. Try not to feel overwhelmed. It takes time. It is not a race. You will find many that are right were you are while some are behind and some are in front but we are all walking the same road to recovery.
Just take it one day at time
Just take it one day at time
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