Newbie - lily007
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: PT Pleasant, NJ
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Newbie - lily007
Hi all! I'm only on day 2 (almost on the 48 hour mark). I've been drinking since college and heavily since about age 23 - that's almost 8 years of alcohol saturated living. I've had a DUI, missed out on a lot of events, and made a general fool of myself way too many times. I took a few days off of work and wound up canceling my July 4th plans and spending 3 days in a wine stupor. Now, I am left with the worst withdrawal of my life so far (at least I am eating again, it had been 3 days and I was feeling faint). I came here because I was searching for a forum to help me quit once and for all. I've really just had it. I'm sick of wasting my life being hungover or intoxicated. The drinking isn;t even any fun for me anymore, it just feels like something I have to do.
Thank you all for being a part of this great forum. I realized just how many people are doing the same thing I am. This is not bigger than me, and I can and will beat this. You all have been a tremendous help reading your stories and encouragement. I already feel better equipped to do this.
Thank you all for being a part of this great forum. I realized just how many people are doing the same thing I am. This is not bigger than me, and I can and will beat this. You all have been a tremendous help reading your stories and encouragement. I already feel better equipped to do this.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Illinois
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Welcome, as you notice this is a great place to visit regularly for the support and encouragment you will receive and give to others. You are not alone and yes you are strong enough to live the life you want to live.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: PT Pleasant, NJ
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Thank you, Anna! I am new to my area and have not found a doctor around here yet. I was hoping to do it without a doctor, but if my symptoms worse or intensify I will have to. Now that 48 hours has passed, the worst has subsided and the vomiting/nausea/crushing headaches are gone.
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Midwest
Posts: 230
Welcome Lilly!! You will find a lot of support here!! I am now on my second try at sobriety so know exactly how you feel!!! I agree with Anna that detoxing alone is very unsafe!! I am under a doctors care myself and have been given a plan to be weened off in a week!! I am scared and excited at the same time but know the benefits will be amazing!! I commend you for doing this at such a young age. The rewards will be great!! We can do this!! Lind
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: UK
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Welcome to SR... we're glad you're here! Congratulations on 48 hours, that's brilliant. This is a great place for support, to talk to people who, just like you, are beating this 
and yes, you can do it! Good luck and good for you for making this decision. All the best!
and yes, you can do it! Good luck and good for you for making this decision. All the best!
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fluttering About
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Hi Lilly
Welcome to SR and to the journey
I might suggest dropping the word "only"...Regardless of day one , day 2 or day 210...every day is a gift...even if it doesn't feel like it right now..it will in time..I find that word "only" minimizes that gift....just a suggestion
I am glad you found us
Welcome to SR and to the journey
I might suggest dropping the word "only"...Regardless of day one , day 2 or day 210...every day is a gift...even if it doesn't feel like it right now..it will in time..I find that word "only" minimizes that gift....just a suggestion
I am glad you found us
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