Im new here
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Im new here
It's took lot for me to make this first step, but after reading some other posts i decided it was a good idea.
This is my third day sober, full of crying, the shakes. I have not slept in the pass few days except for and hour or two here and there. Want to quit so bad but every time i try it's always "Just one more day, then i will quit."
They say (Doctors) I have addictive personality disorder. If it was this drug, it was that drug. And when i finally quit (hard) i switched to Alcohol.
I didn't really know that i was the only who drank out of boredom. Often times it seems like nothing is enjoyable without booze. I use to attain AA meetings 5 years ago to help with my non alcohol related drug problems because we had no NA in this town.
I am 35 now, and my Mother thinks i need long term treatment in a facility. Although i do not disagree with her, it scare me be cause the limit you to much contact from the outside world so that you may better work on your recovery. I just don't wanna miss my family or my 7 year old daughter.
But i guess like they say, if your serious, you will go to any length. Its just difficult and also scary at the same time.
Thanks for letting me share.
Nick
"Out of all the thing i miss, i miss my mind the most" - Ozzy Osbourne
This is my third day sober, full of crying, the shakes. I have not slept in the pass few days except for and hour or two here and there. Want to quit so bad but every time i try it's always "Just one more day, then i will quit."
They say (Doctors) I have addictive personality disorder. If it was this drug, it was that drug. And when i finally quit (hard) i switched to Alcohol.
I didn't really know that i was the only who drank out of boredom. Often times it seems like nothing is enjoyable without booze. I use to attain AA meetings 5 years ago to help with my non alcohol related drug problems because we had no NA in this town.
I am 35 now, and my Mother thinks i need long term treatment in a facility. Although i do not disagree with her, it scare me be cause the limit you to much contact from the outside world so that you may better work on your recovery. I just don't wanna miss my family or my 7 year old daughter.
But i guess like they say, if your serious, you will go to any length. Its just difficult and also scary at the same time.
Thanks for letting me share.
Nick
"Out of all the thing i miss, i miss my mind the most" - Ozzy Osbourne
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"But i guess like they say, if your serious, you will go to any length. Its just difficult and also scary at the same time."
I remember facing that.
Life is pretty good now, I've got to admit.
Do what you've got to do.
I remember facing that.
Life is pretty good now, I've got to admit.
Do what you've got to do.
everything is already ok
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Welcome to SR 
Congrats on your decison, your courage and your 3 days. Have you seen a Doc yet? Probably a good idea to see one and have an open and honest chat.
Kevin
Congrats on your decison, your courage and your 3 days. Have you seen a Doc yet? Probably a good idea to see one and have an open and honest chat.Kevin
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Hi,
I am also new to this site and to sobriety. (2 days) It is very scarry and i am trying to keep busy, but i know that time of day will come and it will start becoming very difficult.
Some great advice a got the other day was if the craving gets to bad log on and chat to someone. Anyone will have something to say and give you confidence to get through that next minute.
Just keep trying, thats what im trying to do. as scarred as i am I will come and post instead of picking up that first drink.
I wish you well and hope that we can keep track on how well we are doing. Just dont give up .
Jacki3
I am also new to this site and to sobriety. (2 days) It is very scarry and i am trying to keep busy, but i know that time of day will come and it will start becoming very difficult.
Some great advice a got the other day was if the craving gets to bad log on and chat to someone. Anyone will have something to say and give you confidence to get through that next minute.
Just keep trying, thats what im trying to do. as scarred as i am I will come and post instead of picking up that first drink.
I wish you well and hope that we can keep track on how well we are doing. Just dont give up .
Jacki3
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
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i have decided
To admit myself into a facility, i have to do this. My life is dependent on it. Im going in on Monday, after i get to see my daughter for one last time for the moment today. Wish me luck, and again thanks for listening
Nick
Nick
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I am also new here and have been in recovery 23 years. Congratulations on making decisions that will begin to give you a new way of life. Though it is very hard to say good bye to your daughter as you enter treatment today, remember, it is for a time, with sobriety you can have many wonderful years with her, without it, there is heart ache, misery, broken dreams, and eventually death. Wishing you well, and many more days of sobriety to come, One Day at a Time.
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Nick - welcome!!!
you'll get lots of support here, but if it's not enough then you're right - you have to do whatever you have to do. I am almost 2 months clean, so for whatever it's worth I want you to know that things do get better. I still struggle, but nothing like before.
I wish you the best - be careful with your detox, make sure you are looking after yourself. it can be dangerous. But it also gets better. everyday will bring a little more relief. It's so hard getting better from this, but it's so worth it.
your daughter is a wonderful reason to give it a shot
Jacki3 - you take care as well. good for you on 2 days in. and I agree with your statement about keeping busy. it's not just a good idea, it's a necessity. you have to get your mind thinking about something other than the alcohol/drugs. doesn't even matter what it is. just do something that will make the day go by quicker. the more days in - the better you feel.
take care, and keep posting. I hope you are doing better today!
you'll get lots of support here, but if it's not enough then you're right - you have to do whatever you have to do. I am almost 2 months clean, so for whatever it's worth I want you to know that things do get better. I still struggle, but nothing like before.
I wish you the best - be careful with your detox, make sure you are looking after yourself. it can be dangerous. But it also gets better. everyday will bring a little more relief. It's so hard getting better from this, but it's so worth it.
your daughter is a wonderful reason to give it a shot
Jacki3 - you take care as well. good for you on 2 days in. and I agree with your statement about keeping busy. it's not just a good idea, it's a necessity. you have to get your mind thinking about something other than the alcohol/drugs. doesn't even matter what it is. just do something that will make the day go by quicker. the more days in - the better you feel.
take care, and keep posting. I hope you are doing better today!
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