After the Intervention/Confrontation

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12-31-2006, 01:07 PM

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MMAARRKK

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After the Intervention/Confrontation

DAY 5

Hi All,

I had a great night's sleep and spent the morning re-arranging huge potted plants in the back to make a "sunshine spot" to read and relax in during the day. I think I'm over the "hump" of withdrawal symptoms and find I have an enormous amount of energy and motivation. I didn't realize how much alcohol sucks one's desire to do anything other than that which is necessary to get to the next drink.

Today was the first day I felt that my efforts were being noticed and I'm being treated with "cautious" acceptance. I have a question for those of you who have already been through an intervention or confrontation:

Is it normal to have just a tiny bit of hurt deep inside you, and how long does it take to get over it?

I now accept that everything I heard was true but I'd be lying if I claimed it doesn't still hurt. With that said, I'm sure it doesn't even compare to the hurt I caused while I was drinking.

Peace,
Mark

12-31-2006, 01:13 PM

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albob

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Originally Posted by MMAARRKK

DAY 5

Is it normal to have just a tiny bit of hurt deep inside you, and how long does it take to get over it?

Peace,
Mark

hi yes as far as i know everyone has that feeling i found for ages after i had strong emotions good and bad i put it down to drink and drugs killing emotions so it takes a while to get used to them again

12-31-2006, 01:23 PM

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Anna

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Hi Mark,

I'm glad you're doing well.

I did not have an intervention, but I know I felt absolutely horrible for months after I stopped drinking - full of guilt and shame. In fact, I really had a hard time getting past that. It's awful to have to accept that we have hurt the people we love the most. I think it taught me patience and more importantly, acceptance of myself. I had to see myself as I really was and it was very hard. But, it was the beginning of the journey of recovery.

12-31-2006, 01:28 PM

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CarolD

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Hi Mark...No..I did not have an intervention or confrontation.
However..
I can share this with you.

I use AA as my recovery program.

When I completed Steps 4&5..I became a new person.

If you are interested...please come over
to the 12 Step Forum ...read our Step Study.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/step-study/

Take care..you are doing great!