Nicolenc

How do you get clean How do you start???

Finalround

You just did. Welcome. You will find tons of support here.

plop

You start by stopping drinking. Then you need to make sure you get through the withdrawals, which means you need a plan. Early sobriety isn't going to be fun, so you need to be prepared. You are possibly going to feel fatigued for a long time, there's probably going to be shakes and insomnia. Most likely you'll feel a drink would make you feel better.

So you need to make sure that whatever happens, you do not drink. Some people try AA, some people avoid social situations that would probably lead to drinking, some people start meditation. Accountability can be very important. You need to do whatever keeps you sober. Good luck!

Wastinglife

In my experience, making the decision to clean up is the start. Then I accept that I am going to have a rough week ahead as I detox. No sleep and constant anxiety are my biggest challenges. I avoid going out in public as much as possible and just wait it out. I stay hydrated and eat when I can. By day 3, the worst is usually over for me and I start to feel normal.

I am on day 10 right now and feel pretty good. Maintaining this sobriety is now my focus

least

Welcome! You get clean by not using anymore. You stop using and develop a plan to stay clean. It's not easy but it is simple.

Anna

I'm glad you found us and this is a great start.

You can begin by staying sober today. And, try to come up with a plan that will work for you, to help you get through each day.

This link has lots of ideas and tips:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html

Dee74

Hi and welcome Nicolenc

This community really helped me turn my life around - I know we can help[ you too - just posting for help and posting to be accountable was a massive step forwards for me.

How are you doing now?

D

BlissWithin

Hi Nicolenc, welcome to SR.

Learn to navigate the forums, read about methods of recovery and threads from others who have a lot of clean time. This forum helped me immensely and you can be sure it can help you too.

lessgravity

From this place is where I got hope and how I got sober. Welcome.

D122y

Nic,

I ate when I craved. I worked out during my usual drinking time. Sugar tricks the brain.

I suffered a bunch in the early days.

Now I see all my real strengths and weaknesses.

It is a real roller coaster.

Sr saved my life.

Thanks.

Dee74

Hows it going Nicolenc?

D