Relapse after 2 years of being sober
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Unfortunately withdrawal doesn't always progress in a linear fashion.
If you're concerned, please think about seeing a Dr, Munnihubby.
That's really up to you - some people here have simply found just not drinking was enough for them.
It wasn't enough for me tho - I needed to work on the various underlying reasons I had for drinking in the first place if I wanted to stay sober...I also needed to make some significant changes in my life - the people I hung around with and the way I used my time.
There's a lot of things you could do - a recovery group like AA SMART etc. or counselling, or even an outpatient rehab group.
It's really down to how far you feel you need to take it, MH
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If you're concerned, please think about seeing a Dr, Munnihubby.
Hi dee74 , im not going to be with people who drink except my work place as i cannot avoid it. Not entertaining friends who drink , my sobriety comes the first priority,anything rlse you coul suggest?
It wasn't enough for me tho - I needed to work on the various underlying reasons I had for drinking in the first place if I wanted to stay sober...I also needed to make some significant changes in my life - the people I hung around with and the way I used my time.
There's a lot of things you could do - a recovery group like AA SMART etc. or counselling, or even an outpatient rehab group.
It's really down to how far you feel you need to take it, MH
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Welcome back to being sober! One Day At A Time! Work ont he present now! It takes a strong will to get back up and want to stay sober once again. I've tried this time around after many relapses and I feel I can do it! 1 month sober now! If you can get 2 years then Im sure you can stay sober this time around! Believe!
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Hi Munnihubby
Congrats on your 2 years sobriety firstly. I hope and am sure that you will find your way again very quickly.
I aagree with the point of being in a situation where there is drink available. It is a nightmare. I was out last friday night and got stuck at a table with drinkers. The owner of the restaurant kept us waiting for an hour with the bill as he hoped to pile more drink into the people at my table. I had to leave and told them I wouldnt be far away. Suddenly i was the bad guy, leaving early etc etc. What choice did I have?
My point is to be as rude and selfish with people as they are to you. Do what it takes to stay sober.
Congrats on your 2 years sobriety firstly. I hope and am sure that you will find your way again very quickly.
I aagree with the point of being in a situation where there is drink available. It is a nightmare. I was out last friday night and got stuck at a table with drinkers. The owner of the restaurant kept us waiting for an hour with the bill as he hoped to pile more drink into the people at my table. I had to leave and told them I wouldnt be far away. Suddenly i was the bad guy, leaving early etc etc. What choice did I have?
My point is to be as rude and selfish with people as they are to you. Do what it takes to stay sober.
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Hi,
I hope you feel better, soon. If you're concerned about your blood pressure or other health issues, please check with your dr or go to an ER. I think the irritated, grumpy part will pass before too long.
I hope you feel better, soon. If you're concerned about your blood pressure or other health issues, please check with your dr or go to an ER. I think the irritated, grumpy part will pass before too long.
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Try and not build it up too much in your MH - yeah the first weekend is rough but you can get through it - you have a lot of support here
have you made any contingency plans for what to do over the weekend if you find yourself craving?
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have you made any contingency plans for what to do over the weekend if you find yourself craving?
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I think the best plans are the ones with come up with ourselves MH - after all you know the kinds of situations you'll be in
Have a plan for things to do when the cravings hit - do they hit at certain times of the day? then have things planned to do, switch up your routine...
do they hit when you're angry? or bored? when you're with friends?
Think about all those kinds of situations and what you could do.
This is a technique that was useful for me - it may be for you too:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
and...supports important tho - if haven;t got sober friends to call, and you're not looking at AA or counselling or anything and SR is your support network - then use it as much as you need to over the weekend
If you want to talk more about the situations or feelings you might encounter, you'll find a lot of support and ideas here
D
Have a plan for things to do when the cravings hit - do they hit at certain times of the day? then have things planned to do, switch up your routine...
do they hit when you're angry? or bored? when you're with friends?
Think about all those kinds of situations and what you could do.
This is a technique that was useful for me - it may be for you too:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
and...supports important tho - if haven;t got sober friends to call, and you're not looking at AA or counselling or anything and SR is your support network - then use it as much as you need to over the weekend
If you want to talk more about the situations or feelings you might encounter, you'll find a lot of support and ideas here
D
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Originally Posted by Munnihubby 
Day 6 bp normal , quite fresh
You can do it 1 day at a time right? Thats how I dealt with it.... my withdrawal was baddddd 
Glad I've been sobered a month now 
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