desgordon

I used to use crack with alcohol mildly. I then intensified my alcohol use to get away from crack and it worked. I never realized that alcohol was so difficult to quit. Tried a couple of times in the past but couldn't get past the first day. Took the decision to try again on the night of Sunday Jan 19 2014. By morning I was a wreck. Couldn't write or type because of the shaking of my hands. Looked up this forum and got some very, very good advice and a good understanding of the depression. I used to think that I took alcohol because I was innately depressed. I didn't know that the withdrawal from alcohol was what was causing the depression. I spent a very long sleepless night in the throes of depression. But I am a lot better now that it't morning.

I will make it out of the hole I dug myself into and thanks to you all!

Skye2

Desgordon - Great to have you here

least

I'm glad you found us and joined the family. You'll find a lot of support here.

Anna

That's a great post, and I'm so glad you're feeling better.

Jayelle113

If it wasn't for this place and the support, I wouldn't be on day 9. My record was 2 days previously trying to do it on my own. I check in here periodically throughout the day to keep myself on track. The first week was a roller coaster, but now I'm feeling much better and excited about my future for once. You can do it too!!!

desgordon

I am encouraged by your success. Keep at it!

KateL

Well done, Des Gordon. You are doing great xxx

serious

well day 2 is just horrible for me also.
depression is definitely caused by withdrawal... to me it always gets much more manageable after the first 4-5 days.
i can then start functioning... i wish you luck in making a sober life for yourself (since i am on day two also and feel extremely strong anxiety and depression, just know you are not alone).

Dee74

welcome to SR desgordon

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