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02-26-2023, 11:22 AM

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Bottomed

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It's over

At least I hope it is. On day 26.
Last withdrawals I think I was actually nearly in DTs Hallucinations, hearing things, the usual physical withdrawal, pounding heart, shaking, sweating etc.
Been too scared to drink again quite frankly. But that won't keep me sober forever.

Been reading here a while, think I will make this the start of a journal
Thank you for having me

02-26-2023, 11:41 AM

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Zencat

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Join Date: Dec 2006

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Welcome Bottomed to a new life sober.

Hang in there it gets better. It took me a few days sober to to settle down and find some calm.
Journaling here is a splendid idea

A grateful addict never has to use again.

02-26-2023, 11:43 AM

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fishkiller

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Welcome!

26 Days in great

02-26-2023, 12:06 PM

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Anna

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Well done on Day 26, Bottomed.

02-26-2023, 12:16 PM

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least

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Almost a month is great!

. Keep going, it gets easier the longer you stay sober.

02-26-2023, 12:52 PM

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Hodd

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To be honest, bottomed, fear of drinking has kept me sober for four years. Life’s good now, and I don’t want to go back to the boring empty existence I once had. That’s what you want to be aiming for. You’re going to be feeling rough at this stage. It’s normal. Well done on 26 days. Give it a few more weeks, and you’ll start feeling noticeably better.

02-26-2023, 01:55 PM

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Radix

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Congrats on your good work so far! It does get easier.

02-26-2023, 02:13 PM

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Worried14

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Well done Bottomed

A journal is a great idea

02-26-2023, 02:41 PM

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Dee74

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Congrats on day 26 Bottomed - Welcome back

02-26-2023, 04:11 PM

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VikingGF

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Great on 26 days, Bottomed. You can do this.

02-26-2023, 05:33 PM

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Hevyn

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Hi Bottomed. I'm so glad you've decided it's over. I felt the same way when I quit. I was exhausted & disgusted with my life.
26 days is wonderful. You never have to return to that miserable place.

02-26-2023, 06:31 PM

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Mish

Sober date: 20th May 2023

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26 days is a huge achievement. Well done bottomed. Keep going

02-26-2023, 07:28 PM

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silentrun

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Congratulations!

02-26-2023, 08:54 PM

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KTB5000

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Congrats Bottomed ❤️

02-26-2023, 11:29 PM

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AL48

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Congratulations.

02-27-2023, 05:13 PM

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Farrier

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You'll be able to feel your body and mind heal the further you distance yourself from booze. Keep moving forward!

02-27-2023, 05:58 PM

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Purplrks3647

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Welcome Bottomed! Maybe we’ll see you in some of the other threads too!

02-28-2023, 03:00 AM

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JohnToon

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Well done! I'm glad you are starting to feel better. After experiencing that initial horrible period of withdrawal I found its been a useful motivator for never going back.