justinJustQuit

Ok, here we go! Time to detox off alcohol then head into recovery. I have my plan in place, and my goal is to not drink today.

I'm trying to stay positive during all of this as I see no reason why to NOT be positive. Detox is unpleasant but it is a time of change for my body.

It is a necessary evil which is my first portion of recovery.

Kris47

Good Luck, Justin!

You can do this.

IOAA2

Welcome and keep coming. A thought process that helped me because it made sense is "If we don't pick up the first drink we don't have to sober up AGAIN, if we're luck." I needed many meetings and concentrate on sober living and thinking.

BE WELL

KateL

Good luck Justin. You are trying so hard and want this, so I am sure you will crack it xxxx

justinJustQuit

Yes that's definitely true. I have to put my safety first and foremost and that is detoxing. I need to be in a quiet setting blogging on here.

After tonight, I'll be able to go out and about and attend some meetings for sure!

PurpleKnight

Good luck Justin!! . . . you can do it!!

Coldfusion

Go for it Justin. Keep posting!

justinJustQuit

So the withdrawal symptoms in having seem to have gotten a little worse like predicted. That really sucks. I've still got a few hours of my serious symptoms to go and I'm not feeling good. Bp heart rate all good. Just nausea, upset stomach, and the side effects of these pills are awful.

Not been a very fun day.

least

Not a fun day, but if you never drink again you'll never have to go thru this "fun" again.

autan

Justin, were rooting for you here. You have this in the bag, a day at a time.

justinJustQuit

Yeah, and this time is different. I have very solid plans in place, and I will never be doing this again. I'm doing this for myself because I finally hit a point where I looked in a mirror and said "wow, you can't safely detoxify yourself off alcohol. You have several health ailments related to alcohol." I think it was my personal bottom.

After that, I of course went on a massive relapse due to depression about it. But then through all the work on this site and aa and therapy, I am finally ready.

autan

You have all your ducks in a row. Your determined and you can do this. Take each day at a time and simply say, no matter what my AV tells me, I am an alcoholic who chooses not to drink. I deserve better than alcohol is offering me.
Use the vast resources of this great website, to re-enforce that your not alone, your thoughts and feelings have been well explored by others who are feeling the same and we are all drawing strength from each other.

The very best of luck

justinJustQuit

Well according my heart rate, blood pressure, and sweats subsiding, I've made it past my dangerous day. (That day that led to the ER because my BP was shockingly high)

Now for the minor symptoms in the next few days, (not sleeping, being hot, maybe not being as mentally sharp) then I will be on the road to recovery.

ScottFromWI

Just take it one day at a time and you'll be back on track in no time. Hope you can get some rest tonight.

justinJustQuit

Yeah we shall see. It's not likely though. I'll be happy with three hours of rest.

neferkamichael

JustinJustQuit, 1 day sober is FANTASTIC, congratulations. Rootin for ya.

apophylite

Your doing great justin, I've been following your threads, good luck on your first day of your new job today!

justinJustQuit

Thanks guys. I slept for fours last night/this morning. I got an hour bonus.

Bright side of things...

ClearMind

Good luck!