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Pretty good thanks. A little worried about continuing, but hopeful. The fact that I did quit my job at my main job (a bar) has me pre occupied. I joined a gym to help with anxiety and that's panned out great. It's two blocks from my house so whenever I start to panic I just walk over. Otherwise everything is fine. Just trying to remind myself I want better. I don't think I'll drink today. That's all I got.
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Thanks. I took a week to wean. So far I think I'm past the shakes, though I still woke up sweating again today. I only got sick once (thank god I was at a landscaping job) and that was days ago. Do you think there I still a risk? I'm really new to this.
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Bouncer! Way to go amigo. You sound committed and on your way. The night sweats can take a few days to subside. That was always my yardstick--the cold sweats lessening a bit each night, the sleep getting a bit easier/better, until the morning you wake up rested, dry, and feeling clear at last. Continue rocking.
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Lbrain. I'm committed so far. Though in all honesty I've no idea what I must do going forward. I do have great friends cheering me on and offering support should I need it. I'm terrified of the next time the stupid voice in my head that says "f&$@ it" comes around. All I've figured out is stay positive and keep talking to friends and on here. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
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Wow. You're doing really well, it sounds. You'll feel so much better once your body detoxes, I'm sure.
I'm thinking, could you tell the bartender early on that you're not drinking anymore and just ask if he can bring you tonic with lime & ice all night (or something else)? Maybe if you tell in advance that you won't be drinking, it will make you less likely to change your mind later. Just some thoughts though I'm only on Day 3.
Keep it up!
I'm thinking, could you tell the bartender early on that you're not drinking anymore and just ask if he can bring you tonic with lime & ice all night (or something else)? Maybe if you tell in advance that you won't be drinking, it will make you less likely to change your mind later. Just some thoughts though I'm only on Day 3.
Keep it up!
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try to find an AA meeting for starters. keep posting here and read some of the stickies - loaded with info.
look into alternative sobriety programs, AVRT/rational recovery and the like.
Main thing is to keep focused on the task at hand - that is to not drink no matter what.
look into alternative sobriety programs, AVRT/rational recovery and the like.
Main thing is to keep focused on the task at hand - that is to not drink no matter what.
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Well that last bout with depression after the funeral didn't quite work out as I'd hoped. I lost a couple days to binge drinking and didn't make it to day six. I spoke with a friend in the program who has me going to meetings now. They still make me uncomfortable but are helping a lot. I'm still learning how to deal with depression and emotions ingeneral as a sober person. It really sucks but gets a little easier the bigger my support group gets and the more I build confidence. I still want better, I'm still working on figuring out what that means beyond not drinking. But for now that's enough for me. 9 days sober going on 10.
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I made it a month and 5 days. I've been stuck in a series of binge relapses. I keep going to meetings but I still feel so damn hopeless and depressed at night I crack. Any suggestions would be great. I'm out of ideas.
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