UtahMan2

Had two weeks of sober time and threw it all away over an emotional argument with the wife. Spent the last week drinking all day again..

Saw my doctor once again today and he gave me one last chance to do outpatient detox. I'm going to be on here daily for support. I am so so bummed to be going through this again.

Hevyn

UtahMan - I'm sorry for the pain this has caused you, but something good can come out of it. You'll be more determined now. You know it only brings you misery. Sometimes we need further proof of that.

We're here to encourage you. It's a good plan to post daily. Don't despair - you can do this.

Anna

I, too, know how awful it feels to be in that situation.

We're here for you.

UtahMan2

Everyone here is so incredible. Tonight might be tough for me, so I'll try to be active on here.

Ghostlight1

Yeah, stick around here if need be. There's always someone around.
I'm sorry for your situation.
Are you going to take your Dr. up on the outpatient detox?
May not be a bad idea, but that's up to you.
wishing you the best in sobriety.

UtahMan2

Yes, he gave me another prescription for a home detox, but warned that next time he would have no option but to recommend inpatient treatment.

Ghostlight1

Oh, okay. I hope you make the most out of the opportunity.
We're all here for you, too. You don't have to go it alone we're here to help.
Best to you in your detox. You can do it.

least

I hope this can be the start of permanent sobriety for you.

UtahMan2

As do I. I was really on a great path after almost 3 weeks, but let emotions get the best of me and ended up in another spiral.

MariahGayle

CupofJoe

Emotions can be rough in early sobriety. We have to learn new ways of coping. What do you think you can do next time instead of drinking when you feel especially emotional? It helps to have things that you know you can do so that when you're feeling overwhelmed you have options.

Glad you're here! And glad you were able to stop instead of going on an extended binge. That's not easy.

You can get sober. I hope you'll stick around.

Dee74

Welcome Back UtahMan2

Any ideas yet on what you might do differently this time?

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UtahMan2

Definitely have to be far more vigilant. I guess I foolishly thought after two weeks on the up that I was cured. I am going to make a conscious effort to stay engaged on the forums here and see if I can find a local support group i can vibe with.

ChloeRose63

There is no "cure" for alcoholism. Have you done any reading on the subject?
Try the book, "Being Sober" by Harry Haroutunian, M.D.

Zebra1275

I am going to make a conscious effort to stay engaged on the forums here and see if I can find a local support group i can vibe with.

That was the two keys to my recovery. Daily involvement on this website and going to AA for some face to face support. It's been almost 9 years for me, so it's possible for you too!

biminiblue

I had to decide that alcohol was never the solution, no matter what was going on in that eight inches between my ears.

I took a lot of walks in early sobriety. It really helped me when my thoughts and emotions felt out of control.

I hope you make it stick this time. Alcohol is never the solution. Find some go-to activities to do whenever a drink seems like a good idea.