finally4

Hi all! I've been a daily drinker for about four years now. Tonight will be my first sober night. I'm scared of the detox and withdrawal.does anyone have tips?

Dee74

hi Finally4

Expect not to feel great - but hanging around here, reading posting or chatting should help - it helped me.

Here's a thread of some of our members experiences and what they did:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html


if you feel really unwell or concerned, seeing a Dr (even the ER) is advised

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NewDay79

Read through the forum. Stay busy! Maybe write down all the reasons you want to quit.

You rock by the way!

DFU

One hour at a time, then one day at a time. Try to stay distracted with small tasks... Just try not to drink tonight and you will feel proud in the morning. There are no real answers, but please remember that you are not alone. I spent a lot of time on SR in the first few weeks. It helped knowing others were going through the same things I was.

Zebra1275

You probably won't sleep well, if it all. Spend a lot of time on this website. If things get rough, don't hesitate to go to ER for medical assistance. They have seen it all before, know what to do to help with your detox, and can monitor your vital signs.

You can also download a copy of the Big Book of AA from Amazon and start reading. And if you are so inclined, google the AA meeting schedule for meetings in your area tomorrow. Then go to one.