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Withdrawals not fun - if there was an easy way to do it we;d all have done that way, You're gonna be messed up and sleep deprived a little for a few days.
I could never taper. If I could drink a little then stop I wouldn't need to taper..
If you're committed to tapering start it today.
The object is to get to Zero drinks and start your new life - in safe but timely fashion.
Good luck
D
I could never taper. If I could drink a little then stop I wouldn't need to taper..
If you're committed to tapering start it today.
The object is to get to Zero drinks and start your new life - in safe but timely fashion.
Good luck
D
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Join Date: Sep 2018
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Originally Posted by Jim1958 
Just a couple of thoughts. You will find many threads here about how drinking just a few leads right back to alcohol abuse. Sad to say, the majority opinion is you have to stop totally. I agree.
Next, if AA is not for you there are online AA meetings where you are not face to face in a room. Also, the forum here is a huge resource.
I am a big believer in counseling. Google drug and alcohol counseling in your area. If you have insurance, it will not cost much. Then you can go one on one with somebody trained in the field. It is good for accountability.
Lastly, something that helped me was a calendar. I keep it on my kitchen table. Each day, I can add another number to the total. It gives you a visual indication of how far you have come. Give it a try. At one time I thought 30 days was impossible. It is great to make progress. Remember it is not too late to make a change.
Best to you.
Next, if AA is not for you there are online AA meetings where you are not face to face in a room. Also, the forum here is a huge resource.
I am a big believer in counseling. Google drug and alcohol counseling in your area. If you have insurance, it will not cost much. Then you can go one on one with somebody trained in the field. It is good for accountability.
Lastly, something that helped me was a calendar. I keep it on my kitchen table. Each day, I can add another number to the total. It gives you a visual indication of how far you have come. Give it a try. At one time I thought 30 days was impossible. It is great to make progress. Remember it is not too late to make a change.
Best to you.
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Join Date: Sep 2018
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Originally Posted by Dee74
Withdrawals not fun - if there was an easy way to do it we;d all have done that way, You're gonna be messed up and sleep deprived a little for a few days.
I could never taper. If I could drink a little then stop I wouldn't need to taper..
If you're committed to tapering start it today.
The object is to get to Zero drinks and start your new life - in safe but timely fashion.
Good luck
D
I could never taper. If I could drink a little then stop I wouldn't need to taper..
If you're committed to tapering start it today.
The object is to get to Zero drinks and start your new life - in safe but timely fashion.
Good luck
D
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Join Date: Sep 2018
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Originally Posted by biminiblue
Yes! If you made it down to one, jump!
Sleep is going to be tough for a while. It won't hurt you.
Sleep is going to be tough for a while. It won't hurt you.
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What are you thinking about doing for hobbies? There are plenty of interesting things to take up! I find that hobbies and working out really fulfill any voids I imagined were there when I was a drunk.
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Originally Posted by OceanGuy
What are you thinking about doing for hobbies? There are plenty of interesting things to take up! I find that hobbies and working out really fulfill any voids I imagined were there when I was a drunk.
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Originally Posted by Hopenotlost
Well it happened, I relapsed, yet again, I feel so worthless right now, how many times am i going to do this? I'm not sure what to do anymore, being stuck at home with nothing to do isn't helping.
As far as the answer to your question, you don't ever have to do it ( drink ) again if you don't want to. Drinking is a choice, not an inevitability.
There's lots of things you could be doing from home to help support your sobriety. Spending time here on SR is one of them. There are also online AA meeting too if you'd care to give one a try. Or I'm sure you could find a ride to a local meeting too if you could arrange that.
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Lot of people balk at seeking out face to face support, say in the form of a formal substance abuse program. Balk, yet remain in the cycle of quit and relapse. Like you.
Perhaps its time to quit trying it on your own.
Perhaps its time to quit trying it on your own.
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Originally Posted by doggonecarl
Lot of people balk at seeking out face to face support, say in the form of a formal substance abuse program. Balk, yet remain in the cycle of quit and relapse. Like you.
Perhaps its time to quit trying it on your own.
Perhaps its time to quit trying it on your own.
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Originally Posted by Hopenotlost
Ye
I'm a little stubborn but I guess I can get past it and maybe start with online meetings.
I'm a little stubborn but I guess I can get past it and maybe start with online meetings.
Don't let stubbornness, or timidity, keep you drinking.
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Originally Posted by doggonecarl
Meetings are just a minor component of AA. Recovery is found in the steps. Find a meeting, get a sponsor, work the program.
Don't let stubbornness, or timidity, keep you drinking.
Don't let stubbornness, or timidity, keep you drinking.
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