Sobie1234

What should I expect? Been drinking since I was 14 for any thing happy sad or just sheer entertaiment. Please help with any advice or otesinspirational quotes!

paintedblack

Hey Sobie! Congrats!
Detox clears your body of the toxins of alcohol. It will not clear your mind of the obsession or the cravings. Expect them. And be strong. If you feel the urge to drink, check yourself immediately - as soon as the thought enters your mind. Call someone that has your best interests in mind and tell them how you are feeling. Or come onto this site. I was feeling really stressed earlier today. I googled 'overwhelming feeling of sadness' and I ended up here. I registered & vented my thoughts for a bit. It really helped.
You could also have post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). Do a little research so you will be prepared.
I would also recommend coming up with a relapse prevention plan. (What are you going to do to not drink) And don't go anywhere where there is alcohol for awhile. Make sure that you don't have any in the house. If you do, have someone else get rid of it for you.
Best wishes to you!! I hope this helps. And I hope it didn't scare you but I just wanted to help prepare you a little.

Elisabeth888

Did they have an outpatient option that you can attend? I did that and I go to AA.

mattparadise

Detox was not pleasant. Lucky I only went once. Maybe it will help you.

Anna

This is a thread which gives lots of advice and experience on stopping drinking:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html

IndaMiricale

I have been threw detox's a couple in hospitals some at home. Glad to hear you went in. I never should of done it at home. But by my higher powers grace i didnt stroke or have a seizure.

Anyway welcome I recommend as many will , you need plan look for a program and work it. Cause your life depends on it.

Good love, Inda

Dee74

Welcome back Sobie

Anna's link is a good one - just lean on the community here when you need to..you'll find ideas and support here

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instant

Welcome Sobi. It takes time but it is worth it.

Sobie1234

Paintedblack,


Thank you so much for the helpful information! Good Luck to you and let's keep encouraging each other. I go to my 1st outpatient session tomorrow - not quite sure what to expect. Thanks again.

Sobie1234

Sobie1234

Elisabeth888,

Yes they do have outpatient therapy, in fact tomorrow is my 1st session. Don't quite know what to expect - any thoughts? How often do you attend AA meetings?

Thanks again,
Sobie 1234

Sobie1234

mattparadise,

No it has not been pleasant , but I'm up to day 7- Woo-hoo! It was so nice to home in my bed instead of itchy sheets! Hope you stay on track - it will be worth it

thanks again,

Sobie 1234

neferkamichael

In 5 days, 1 year 7 months sober. Tough in the beginning but things are looking up. you can do it.

sissy07

Welcome Sobie!!