micko

so i sold my house and am moving 1000 km away to get clean, just cant wait but am so scared too

micko

im gonna report in leading up to the move and then every day once i start the process. its gonna be hell but i know i can do it

micko

thanks so much keep coming back. my long time gf is going to be there for the week so she will be on here no doubt to vent and get advice. without her i could never do it. so thanks in advance for helping us thru

micko

got myself a saint christopher as he is the patron saint of travel, and this will be a massive journey this one hey lol

artsoul

welcome to SR, Micko! You'll find alot of support and information here to help you get through this. Keep a positive attitude and good luck on your move! Glad you're choosing a new life for yourself - you won't regret it!

micko

this site seems to be perfect for what i need for advice and so on. thanks guys

Severian

Good luck with your travels. Hope that guy that makes you drink doesn't find you at your new place! (Sounds to me like the REAL work starts on the 25th.)

hendershot

Word of caution: the problem is not the geography--it is you. Wherever you go, your disease is going to travel with you. Drugs and alcy are everywhere. Even if you have trouble getting your drug of choice wherever you are moving to, watch out for picking up new ones. Sounds like your motives are in the right place and I wish you luck, just heard so many stories about people moving as a way to 'solve' their disease only to have it bite their heads off. Work a strong recovery program and you can be sober anywhere. Stick around here too.

Anna

Hi and Welcome!

I hope you have talked to your before if you are planning to stop drinking. Detoxing from alcohol can be very dangerous.

I wish you well with your recovery and your new start.

Dee74

welcome to SR mate

I agree with Anna - I hope you've bought a Dr in on this - regardless of the drug it's always a good idea.

Keep posting - are you moving north or west?
D

micko

Thanks to everyone for their assistance and advice, no I don't have a doc as it's not alcohol it's substance abuse

Dee74

I know it's not alcohol but I think the advice is still sound anyway, Micko.

D

Starburst

Hi just wanted to Welcome you to SR and wish you well with the big move, ''change is as good as a holiday'' - Please be careful going cold turkey, get some assistance. Look after yourself and keep posting.

dedubya

Dude
you can do it, i have- and i have been in the dumps before believe me. change your routine in every way possible, drive different routes, every thing in your life- at least that work(ed) for me. however you have to wake up and say to yourself i will enjoy life and be sober today- before you get out of bed is my advice..... I am working hard too my man but not there. Hang in there.
Peace and Love
Dub