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Hey everyone.
So after over a year of joining here I have had multiple failed goes at quitting.
In January I quit for the whole month then fell slowly back into the spiral.
I recently split with me ex and for the last two weeks have been pretty much constantly drunk.
But m on Day 1 and my Gp has given me some valium for a taper. Im still getting the withdrawal: anxiety, hot/cold flushes and the worst is the sweating.
Anyhow, Il keep you updated on my new journey and I hope so much its the last.
So after over a year of joining here I have had multiple failed goes at quitting.
In January I quit for the whole month then fell slowly back into the spiral.
I recently split with me ex and for the last two weeks have been pretty much constantly drunk.
But m on Day 1 and my Gp has given me some valium for a taper. Im still getting the withdrawal: anxiety, hot/cold flushes and the worst is the sweating.
Anyhow, Il keep you updated on my new journey and I hope so much its the last.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Lodi, CA
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Welcome. I've also had several failed attempts at sobriety, currently on day 25. I've had plenty of experience with those withdrawal symptoms as well.
You did the right thing seeing your doctor, you can do it!
You did the right thing seeing your doctor, you can do it!
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: London
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Originally Posted by hopscotch123 
Ok, day 1 has been a massive mess up. It got to 6pm and had a phone call from my ex. So tomorrow will be day 1. Sorry everyone.
You know this, drinking won't change anything but at the moment you have no protection against the first drink.
Don't give up lovey, keep coming back you will get this. Big big hugs. Else ❤️
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Houston, Texas
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Once you figure out that alcohol does not enhance your ability to "cope with life's problems", but rather, inhibits that ability, it will become easier to react without "slipping". It takes focus and work, but it's waaay doable.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Staffordshire UK
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I think I can remember your January dry spell Hop,
I did the same and gradually got back into semi controlled drinking, but my main aim has always been to quit for good.
I'm now fast approaching 60 days this time around, which is the longest I've been sober since I was a paperboy,
This time I've spent my sober time doing lots of research into recovery methods and basically rewiring my brain,
I've now got to the place where I'm happy to never drink again, before I kept setting myself targets such as "dry January" and all that kind of jazz and I was setting myself up for a fall every time. Total abstinence is truly the only way.
I've now lost 2 stone, forgotten what an hangover fells like and I'm truly the happiest that I've ever been as an adult,
If I can do it I really do mean it when I say that anyone can,
Stick at it and pour tonight's booze away,
Bruno.
I did the same and gradually got back into semi controlled drinking, but my main aim has always been to quit for good.
I'm now fast approaching 60 days this time around, which is the longest I've been sober since I was a paperboy,
This time I've spent my sober time doing lots of research into recovery methods and basically rewiring my brain,
I've now got to the place where I'm happy to never drink again, before I kept setting myself targets such as "dry January" and all that kind of jazz and I was setting myself up for a fall every time. Total abstinence is truly the only way.
I've now lost 2 stone, forgotten what an hangover fells like and I'm truly the happiest that I've ever been as an adult,
If I can do it I really do mean it when I say that anyone can,
Stick at it and pour tonight's booze away,
Bruno.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,036
Originally Posted by hopscotch123
Hey everyone.
So after over a year of joining here I have had multiple failed goes at quitting.
In January I quit for the whole month then fell slowly back into the spiral.
I recently split with me ex and for the last two weeks have been pretty much constantly drunk.
But m on Day 1 and my Gp has given me some valium for a taper. Im still getting the withdrawal: anxiety, hot/cold flushes and the worst is the sweating.
Anyhow, Il keep you updated on my new journey and I hope so much its the last.
So after over a year of joining here I have had multiple failed goes at quitting.
In January I quit for the whole month then fell slowly back into the spiral.
I recently split with me ex and for the last two weeks have been pretty much constantly drunk.
But m on Day 1 and my Gp has given me some valium for a taper. Im still getting the withdrawal: anxiety, hot/cold flushes and the worst is the sweating.
Anyhow, Il keep you updated on my new journey and I hope so much its the last.
Welcome back! I am part of the January class, and remember when you were posting a lot. I have fallen into the unsuccessful attempts at moderation in the past as well. I am getting close to nine months sober, and things really are much better. You can do this!!!
Do you have a recovery plan? What worked for you during January?
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