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This is hard but totally worth it!
Hello! I have been reading posts here for a few weeks. I am a complete alcoholic. I hide my drinking from my family. I keep vodka in the closet. I like to think my family doesn't know, but in my heart I know you cant hide addiction. I haven't drank in a 4 days. I am still new to this but I think I need a bit of support. So far it has been kinda easy. I am so afraid of when the craving comes. I just wanted to log on here to have an outlet if and when I start to think a drink is "ok".
So far I think it is evil, but have read enough to know, it will try to get me!
So far I think it is evil, but have read enough to know, it will try to get me!
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Nice to meet you Jenny,
Early on when the cravings would start I would come here and post or read. The story’s of recovery forumn was my go to for reading. It gave me hope and strength. Don’t wait until things get bad to come here for support. Great people here that understand what it’s like. You can do it!
Early on when the cravings would start I would come here and post or read. The story’s of recovery forumn was my go to for reading. It gave me hope and strength. Don’t wait until things get bad to come here for support. Great people here that understand what it’s like. You can do it!
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Originally Posted by least 
Welcome to the family. 
Sobriety is a wonderful thing. I've been sober for over 8 yrs and don't regret a minute of it.
I hope our support can help you stay sober for good.
Sobriety is a wonderful thing. I've been sober for over 8 yrs and don't regret a minute of it.I hope our support can help you stay sober for good.
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Originally Posted by Anna
Jenny, Welcome!
Congratulations on 4 days of sobriety! You've come to a great place for support.
Congratulations on 4 days of sobriety! You've come to a great place for support.
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Welcome Jennyhenny
you'll find plenty of support here - and good ideas on dealing with cravings too
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-cravings.html (CarolD's tips for cravings)
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you'll find plenty of support here - and good ideas on dealing with cravings too
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-cravings.html (CarolD's tips for cravings)
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Originally Posted by Jennyhenny
Hello! I have been reading posts here for a few weeks. I am a complete alcoholic. I hide my drinking from my family. I keep vodka in the closet. I like to think my family doesn't know, but in my heart I know you cant hide addiction. I haven't drank in a 4 days. I am still new to this but I think I need a bit of support. So far it has been kinda easy. I am so afraid of when the craving comes. I just wanted to log on here to have an outlet if and when I start to think a drink is "ok".
So far I think it is evil, but have read enough to know, it will try to get me!
So far I think it is evil, but have read enough to know, it will try to get me!
Vodka in the closet sounds about right! You’ll admittedly run into days that are tougher than others, but jump on here and read/post when it feels hard.
Much love!
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Originally Posted by DontRemember
Welcome! If you haven't yet,I'd dump out whatever vodka you have left,if any..It really helps to not have easy access.
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When I quit, I didn't have a particularly hard time staying quit, but I was D.O.N.E.
Sounds like you are too.
That's good, just keep that in mind. I only had one really bad day that I wanted to drink, and I ended up calling a sober lady I met in AA. She talked me down and that was the last time I felt really in danger. That was Day 9.
I've been pretty cautious, I haven't gone to drinking parties and rarely go to bars at all - only if there is a meal involved. My social circle doesn't have any heavy drinkers. That has to be a good thing, I think.
Congrats on your life-changing decision. Welcome to the forums.
Sounds like you are too.
That's good, just keep that in mind. I only had one really bad day that I wanted to drink, and I ended up calling a sober lady I met in AA. She talked me down and that was the last time I felt really in danger. That was Day 9.
I've been pretty cautious, I haven't gone to drinking parties and rarely go to bars at all - only if there is a meal involved. My social circle doesn't have any heavy drinkers. That has to be a good thing, I think.
Congrats on your life-changing decision. Welcome to the forums.
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Just curious, because I tend to worry. Did anyone here have any withdraw symptoms after 5 days? The stories I have read can be kinda worrisome. I like to think of a seizure was going to happen I would have had other symptoms?
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Originally Posted by biminiblue
When I quit, I didn't have a particularly hard time staying quit, but I was D.O.N.E.
Sounds like you are too.
That's good, just keep that in mind. I only had one really bad day that I wanted to drink, and I ended up calling a sober lady I met in AA. She talked me down and that was the last time I felt really in danger. That was Day 9.
I've been pretty cautious, I haven't gone to drinking parties and rarely go to bars at all - only if there is a meal involved. My social circle doesn't have any heavy drinkers. That has to be a good thing, I think.
Congrats on your life-changing decision. Welcome to the forums.
Sounds like you are too.
That's good, just keep that in mind. I only had one really bad day that I wanted to drink, and I ended up calling a sober lady I met in AA. She talked me down and that was the last time I felt really in danger. That was Day 9.
I've been pretty cautious, I haven't gone to drinking parties and rarely go to bars at all - only if there is a meal involved. My social circle doesn't have any heavy drinkers. That has to be a good thing, I think.
Congrats on your life-changing decision. Welcome to the forums.
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Originally Posted by Jennyhenny
Just curious, because I tend to worry. Did anyone here have any withdraw symptoms after 5 days? The stories I have read can be kinda worrisome. I like to think of a seizure was going to happen I would have had other symptoms?
I've never heard of seizures after five days, but I don't know if it's possible.
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