Day 1
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Day 1
Hi guys,
Its my first day/first time to post. I recently had a friend die at 28 years old from drinking. My father is a recovering addict of 36 years. I was always able to keep my drinking under control and in the last two years it has gotten pretty bad. Its made me want to make a change. Right now im really uncomfortable and just feel miserable. Any encouraging words to help me through day 1?
Thanx a ton,
Mike
Its my first day/first time to post. I recently had a friend die at 28 years old from drinking. My father is a recovering addict of 36 years. I was always able to keep my drinking under control and in the last two years it has gotten pretty bad. Its made me want to make a change. Right now im really uncomfortable and just feel miserable. Any encouraging words to help me through day 1?
Thanx a ton,
Mike
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Welcome. Wanting to change is the first step. That should get you through day 1. But for long term you need to think about a recovery plan. Lots of information and support here on SR. Stay close by.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Welcome to a the start of a brand new life. I hope for your sake you have had enough so you don't have to go in & out like I did for several years before I ended up staying. Today the 13th is 6 years and 8 months! I wouldn't wait before I went to a meeting and tried to get hooked up. A lot of people say keep coming back I say just stay. Keep the Faith Judy M 
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Get a face to face, meat space support system. Alcoholism is deadly, cunning, powerful and insidious. It will shred you in a heartbeat. We don't sober up to be better citizens. We sober up to end the pain. Its not necessary to set new thresholds for pain to dig in and say "enough". We don't get extra points for going it alone. We get shredded going it alone.
Any recovery method the begins with "I" is a poor bet when your life is at stake.
Any recovery method the begins with "I" is a poor bet when your life is at stake.
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For those of you that have detoxed, what were you symptoms like? I have read that other article and still have questions.
Were you just so miserable that you couldn't move? Or what?
By all means staying with in the fourm rules though:
I have been throwing up and diarrhea and cant keep anything down. Cold sweats, slight shaking of the hands, and some body achs, but other than that I feel like if I had to go about and get something done I could.
Anyone else?
Mike
Were you just so miserable that you couldn't move? Or what?
By all means staying with in the fourm rules though:
I have been throwing up and diarrhea and cant keep anything down. Cold sweats, slight shaking of the hands, and some body achs, but other than that I feel like if I had to go about and get something done I could.
Anyone else?
Mike
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Here is a sticky from our Alcoholism Forum that may help with what different folks experienced.
Mine was nothing pretty but each day it got better.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html
Mine was nothing pretty but each day it got better.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html
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Originally Posted by BigBluef250 
I have been throwing up and diarrhea and cant keep anything down. Cold sweats, slight shaking of the hands, and some body achs, but other than that I feel like if I had to go about and get something done I could.
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Originally Posted by No2
Sounds about how most of my last 10-15 years have been. Do you get the crazy heart racing at 120 a minute too? That's what really scared me, lying in bed with my heart beating so fast I can't go to sleep.
Nah not so much, but I didnt even close my eyes last night. My HR was at about 100ish. I kinda feel like it might have been a little higher because I was very nervous. Still very scary stuff.
Mike
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Hi Mike
Welcome to SR
I always recommend anyone detoxing see a Dr - it's ok for a lot of people, but it wasn't for me the last time...there's no way of knowing, really, so I think it's better to be safe than sorry.
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Welcome to SR
I always recommend anyone detoxing see a Dr - it's ok for a lot of people, but it wasn't for me the last time...there's no way of knowing, really, so I think it's better to be safe than sorry.
D
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Welcome to our family Mike. I am very sorry for the loss of your friend.
Be proud of yourself for taking this huge step. I wish I'd had the sense to do it decades ago, before my life became a runaway train. I was able to manage it in the beginning too - but since it's a progressive disease, I ended up drinking all day, every day. No amount was enough, and I was totally miserable - never high or happy.
Once you're over the rough part, you will feel a bit better and more hopeful every day. Congratulations on a new beginning. Keep talking to us.
Be proud of yourself for taking this huge step. I wish I'd had the sense to do it decades ago, before my life became a runaway train. I was able to manage it in the beginning too - but since it's a progressive disease, I ended up drinking all day, every day. No amount was enough, and I was totally miserable - never high or happy.
Once you're over the rough part, you will feel a bit better and more hopeful every day. Congratulations on a new beginning. Keep talking to us.
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Will do, I was pertty sick today for the first few hours, cold, sweaty, throwing up, mud butt, and the eyes are still red/yellow. But no vomit in a few hours and was able to keep down some gatoraide, tea, and water. Gonna shoot for soup tonight. Would also be nice to sleep...as I didnt even close an eye last night.
Mike
For sure didnt want a drink though!!!
Mike
For sure didnt want a drink though!!!
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