Today is day 1
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Join Date: Sep 2014
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Thanks! Just have to get through these withdrawals. The shakes are what kept me drinking but I think the hot and cold sweats are even worse.
Being a successful professional made me feel like I clearly had it together but actually being completely sober for the first time in i don't know how long and really feeling how bad my withdrawal symptoms is showing me how wrong I was.
Being a successful professional made me feel like I clearly had it together but actually being completely sober for the first time in i don't know how long and really feeling how bad my withdrawal symptoms is showing me how wrong I was.
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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Exactly what happened to me Ace, didn't have a clue how big my problem was until I decided to quit. Wish I had known about SR when I decided to live instead of drink my self into an early grave.
Whatever withdrawal symptoms you may experience someone here has been through it, and can help you through. Post a lot over the next few days, ask questions, just say hi, let us know how you are doing.
Be strong, you can do this.
Whatever withdrawal symptoms you may experience someone here has been through it, and can help you through. Post a lot over the next few days, ask questions, just say hi, let us know how you are doing.
Be strong, you can do this.
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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Welcome! You found all of us for a reason. There is nothing you can't tell us that will surprise us. We have all been in similar situations. Just knowing that will make things better. You are not alone. ♡CR
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Welcome, and congratulations on a great decision. We are all here for you, just post often and share what you are feeling, as it really helps to get it all out. You never have to have a day one again. I am glad you have joined us in this sober journey. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
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Join Date: Sep 2014
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Today is taking so long to get through.
The shaking is bad but already feels a little better. I'm sweating a ton and am just trying to keep up with glasses of water. I know I need to eat something but can't bring myself to do it yet.
I really wish I could sleep through this part but of course the anxiety and insomnia are part of it...
Only bright spot is that when I feel like this I have zero desire to drink. For me, that doesn't come until the 1-2 week mark after my body forgets the hangover and brain tries to rationalize my compulsion.
The shaking is bad but already feels a little better. I'm sweating a ton and am just trying to keep up with glasses of water. I know I need to eat something but can't bring myself to do it yet.
I really wish I could sleep through this part but of course the anxiety and insomnia are part of it...
Only bright spot is that when I feel like this I have zero desire to drink. For me, that doesn't come until the 1-2 week mark after my body forgets the hangover and brain tries to rationalize my compulsion.
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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Originally Posted by AceKJD83 
Only bright spot is that when I feel like this I have zero desire to drink. For me, that doesn't come until the 1-2 week mark after my body forgets the hangover and brain tries to rationalize my compulsion.
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