Need Advice
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Need Advice
Hello,
I haven't posted in here before. I really need help and support to get sober. I have just started trying to stop drinking. I know I have a tough road ahead and need some advice on what to expect? What can I do to help the cravings? Your help is much appreciated.
I haven't posted in here before. I really need help and support to get sober. I have just started trying to stop drinking. I know I have a tough road ahead and need some advice on what to expect? What can I do to help the cravings? Your help is much appreciated.
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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Hi JPeep, welcome to SR!
What to expect will be different depending on whether your body has become physically dependent on alcohol. We do not give medical advice on this forum, but please do a google search for withdrawal and consider consulting your doctor.
The hardest part for me in the beginning was changing my routine and getting past the witching hour when I'd start drinking. I stocked up on lots of non-alcoholic beverages and chocolate. Had a plan every day. Very helpful for me were things I learned here such as 'play the tape'--this means that when you're craving, think it all the way through. What is it going to look like in 2 hours or the next day? Another helpful tip is 'urge-surfing'--when you are craving, what is going on? What are you feeling? Can you get in touch with why you want to pick up and then distract yourself until it passes?
You can do it, JPeep. Your head will clear a bit the further you get away from your last drink. Come join the Christmas thread to get through the next couple of days. Rooting for you!
What to expect will be different depending on whether your body has become physically dependent on alcohol. We do not give medical advice on this forum, but please do a google search for withdrawal and consider consulting your doctor.
The hardest part for me in the beginning was changing my routine and getting past the witching hour when I'd start drinking. I stocked up on lots of non-alcoholic beverages and chocolate. Had a plan every day. Very helpful for me were things I learned here such as 'play the tape'--this means that when you're craving, think it all the way through. What is it going to look like in 2 hours or the next day? Another helpful tip is 'urge-surfing'--when you are craving, what is going on? What are you feeling? Can you get in touch with why you want to pick up and then distract yourself until it passes?
You can do it, JPeep. Your head will clear a bit the further you get away from your last drink. Come join the Christmas thread to get through the next couple of days. Rooting for you!
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Hi and welcome! To avoid sugar coating, I'll skip right to the tough part. The first week or so will be really tough. The trick is to occupy your mind, and no matter what do not drink. Easier said than done probably, but tell yourself that no matter how crappy you feel, you will NOT drink. Sleep a lot if you have to and see a doc if needed because withdrawals can be dangerous.
There's so much more to add after the first week but for now, just focus on not drinking, a day at a time.
There's so much more to add after the first week but for now, just focus on not drinking, a day at a time.
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