Sharzy

Hi, I just found this forum and am really glad.

I am 42 and live in the UK and have just finished a residential 8 day detox. Been home since Monday and am really struggling. How I got through today without picking up a drink I don't know but I did and am now laying in bed hoping tommorow will be better.

Well thats just a little bit about my situation. Look forward to talking to you all. xx

Dee74

Welcome Sharzy

I think support is really important.
You'll find a lot of support here and a lot of ideas and a little hope too, I hope

Are you thinking about other forms of support too?
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2granddaughters

Do you have AA in your town?

Wishing you the best.

Bob R (in the colonies)

JohnnyDetox

Hey Sharzy...Welcome.

Chin up...it gets better.

Be well.

Sharzy

Yes I have a few groups to go to but just starting out and at the moment I find them very upsetting. All my emotions are coming back and it's hard to handle but I will carry on.

Hevyn

Sharzy - please don't feel alone with those feelings. I was the same way. It took me a few weeks to settle down, and about 3 months to begin to feel good and hopeful. I had been drinking every day, though - so maybe for you it won't take that long to rejoin the human race.

Be patient with yourself - we put our bodies through so much abuse - we need time to heal physically and emotionally. You're doing a wonderful thing by removing that poison from your life. We're glad you're with us - a new day is coming.

soberlicious

Hi Sharzy,
It gets easier...it really does. Your emotions will likely be all over the place for a while. Give your body and mind time to adjust and even out. There are lots of inspiring things to read here. You will see so many that have recovered...and you can too. Hang in and hang on

Sharzy

Wow. Thankyou all. I think I am going to like it here. xxx Well it's 2am in the UK so going to try to get some sleep, which has not been easy since being home Thanks again for the words of encouragement. xx

Dazee

Welcome Sharzy. Hope you get some rest, but if not we are an international site so somebody is always on here if you are awake. I went through hell emotionally when I first got sober, felt like bursting into tears randomly in stores or at work. It gets better.

Dazee

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nel68

Welcome Sharzy, you will never feel alone here there is lots of wonderful understanding support here

artsoul

Welcome Sharzy!

Treat yourself with lots of compassion, good food and some vitamin B complex! Coming here really helped me get through those first few weeks. The evenings were the hardest, but I always woke up the next morning glad that I didn't drink.

It keeps getting better so hang in there!