Day one
Day one 
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,369
Welcome to the gang Dave 
I didn't really know where to start when I got here. I think a visit to the Dr is a sensible idea. Detox can sometimes be rough for some of us.
Otherwise - take it a day at a time. Have you got any thoughts yourself on your plan of action yet?
If not, sit back, relax, do some reading, and some posting
Good to have you here
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I didn't really know where to start when I got here. I think a visit to the Dr is a sensible idea. Detox can sometimes be rough for some of us.
Otherwise - take it a day at a time. Have you got any thoughts yourself on your plan of action yet?
If not, sit back, relax, do some reading, and some posting
Good to have you here
D
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,759
Welcome to the family Dave! I agree with seeing your doctor for medical help and/or supervision for the first week or so of withdrawal as it can be rough. Other than that, drink lots of fluids and eat 'easy' food. Vitamins, especially B vitamins, can help your recovery in the early days. Rest as much as you can since sleeping can be difficult in those early days/weeks.
I'm glad you found us. You'll find a lot of support and useful information here.
I agree with seeing your doctor for medical help and/or supervision for the first week or so of withdrawal as it can be rough. Other than that, drink lots of fluids and eat 'easy' food. Vitamins, especially B vitamins, can help your recovery in the early days. Rest as much as you can since sleeping can be difficult in those early days/weeks. I'm glad you found us. You'll find a lot of support and useful information here.
also to Kernie!
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 40
Its my first day, too and I don't know what to do, either. I am scared and feel insolated. I work in a restaurant and after working 13 hours today I didnt want to leave because I felt I had no place to go since I wasn't going to a bar. I came home and a friend told me about this site and here I am. Good luck to us.
SR Fan
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 7,910
Welcome, Dave - congratulations on making a decision to get sober. This forum has helped me so much and I hope you'll use it a lot, too.
I found that the more I said "no" to that first drink, the easier it got. Still, there are times when you just have to get through the urge. I wouldn't have believed it 6 months ago, but I rarely get that compulsion anymore.
Keep reading and posting!
I found that the more I said "no" to that first drink, the easier it got. Still, there are times when you just have to get through the urge. I wouldn't have believed it 6 months ago, but I rarely get that compulsion anymore.
Keep reading and posting!
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