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12-08-2016, 02:22 PM

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macsmith777

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Hello, I stopped drinking right about 48 hours ago. I am paying the price and feel awful at the moment. I know it gets better, just not soon enough!

We live in a small, coastal community in Southern Oregon. Any locals out there?

12-08-2016, 02:39 PM

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ReadyAtLast

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Welcome to sr ☺

12-08-2016, 02:42 PM

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Anna

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Welcome! I'm glad you posted and good job on 48 hrs sober. Don't hesitate to contact your dr if you have any concerns about withdrawals.

12-08-2016, 02:48 PM

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macsmith777

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Thanks Anna, so far nothing too serious, sweats and insomnia.

12-08-2016, 02:49 PM

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Plure

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Welcome! I second the suggestion about checking in with your doc if you think the withdrawals are getting bad. Alcohol leaves the body so quickly that going cold turkey can be hard on the system.

I've been through what you're going through and it does pass. Hang in there!

12-08-2016, 03:07 PM

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Hevyn

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Good to meet you, macsmith. We all remember how those early days felt. Thankfully, you never need to go through this again. Posting helps - you're never alone.

12-08-2016, 03:54 PM

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MissOverIt

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Welcome macsmith! I'm early on aswell. Stick around- it's a great place. I'm in Oregon too

12-08-2016, 04:40 PM

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Jtmlk

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Hello and welcome to the most amazing forum - we are all here for you

12-08-2016, 05:11 PM

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macsmith777

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Thanks guys (and girls). I have a feeling I will be a regular here. I had a stretch of about 3.5 years of sobriety some time ago. It was a wonderful time in my life. I would like that back again.

12-08-2016, 06:09 PM

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Welcome to the family.

You've made a smart decision to get sober. I hope the support here can help you stay sober for good.

12-08-2016, 07:19 PM

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flguy1

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Welcome and Good Luck! This is a great resource.

12-08-2016, 07:43 PM

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Dee74

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Hi Macsmith

Nowhere near OR but welcome !

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12-08-2016, 07:57 PM

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Quincy

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Welcome MacSmith. This is a great place and there is always someone around. I'm close by in the Western US. I've been to Bend a few times and really liked it.

12-09-2016, 02:25 AM

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Lorax1981

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Southern Oregonian here! But not on the coast. Good luck getting through the early days!

12-09-2016, 02:31 AM

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FreeOwl

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Welcome.

12-09-2016, 08:38 AM

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thomas11

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How are you doing today?

12-09-2016, 09:25 AM

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BringingBackB

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Welcome to SR MacSmith.

I hope you are feeling a bit better today

12-09-2016, 09:55 AM

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ByHisLove

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Congrats on 48 hours! Hang in there. I LOVE the Oregon coast! Yahacts is my favorite, got engaged there.

12-09-2016, 12:22 PM

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PurpleKnight

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Welcome to the Forum Macsmith!!

12-09-2016, 05:14 PM

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macsmith777

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Hi guys, thanks for the well wishes. Today was better than yesterday. I am still out of sorts and fatigued, but the sweats have gone away. If I can get a halfway decent night's sleep tonight, I should be better yet tomorrow. Right now, I feel optimism, like a real decision has been made.