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[sosad]

Just joined today...So much to learn and incorporate. Need your help. Must stop drinking. My doc prescribed naltraxadone. start it tomorrow. How did it get so out of hand? Any newbie advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Dolly Sunshine]

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Drink lots of water or tea. Try not to get hungry,angry,lonely or tired(HALT) I know easier said than done! Reaad a lot on here there is tons of valuable info from very wise people.

[sosad]

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Thank you...I am very anxious...scared and somewhat relieved. Everybody has to take that first step.

[Dolly Sunshine]

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I know...it's really scary. Get at least a good multi vitamin and a BComplex. If you have trouble sleeping melatonin or valerian worked well for me. Good luck stay strong.

[sosad]

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Thank you...I am very happy to find this site and you.

[Lotus]

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Sosad

welcome to MWO and well done on taking the first step. Have you downloaded the book as you will find that useful as a starting point. In the meantime, keep reading and posting. At this moment I have my fridge full of different soft drinks and flavoured water as I find that I miss having a drink in my hand the first few days.

[1967]

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hi Sosad... guess what? i'm in the same boat as you.
i've been trying to kick this on my own now for ... hm.... let's see... last August! I had done pretty well and then I moved... stress... many new faces = more stress... a new job = eek... even more stress! i just happened upon this site tonight.
i just spent 10 days w/my mother... and well... let's just say it's time to sober up and see things for what they are. if you want a sobriety buddy ... i could use the company.

if i am not happy i cannot blame anyone. i have isolated myself over the years to such an extreme my closest confident is a rescued alley cat. i know people but confide in no one really. i want next year to be productive. i want to be sober so i can introduce more human interaction in my life.
gotta start sometime. i'm thinking if someone out there knows about my little plan it will help me to stick to it. when i failed in the past i've thought "so what, nobody knows anyhow nor cares"
day one.

[better:)]

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Hello and sosad 1967

This is Raregal . I know your plan now, Maybe we can do it together, I'm on day 8 AF - although I had 1/2 a beer at a baseball game tonight. It was driving me nuts not having just one beer - after all - it IS baseball. But when I did get my ice cold Bud Light I drank only half because I guess I didn't want nor need it, so I dumped the rest out. I'm still concidering myself AF...just a weird blip at a Baseball game.
BTW at day 8 I feel totally different than a week ago. More energy, I get up early in the morning, face isn;t as puffy and red, nerves aren't as "spikey". I can only imagine what it will feel like on day 90. Clear thinking? Better atittude? Heathy body? I can't wait to get there! Join me?

[jessie]

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Hallo all of you and especially Sosad,
Welcome and congratulations! It might not happen overnight but you are going to beat this devil. Wonderful people on this site and to Louise I am grateful because when I was scared and having an anxiety attack ( of course alcohol causes it) she was there to help.
The others have said all and someone once said have a plan - I think that is very important. Have a plan and a routine for every day, and a fridge full of soft drinks and gallons of filtered water.
Good luck.
Jessie

[1967]

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hey raregal...congrats on dumping your beer! i've not been able to make it to 8 days in a long time. i hate the fact that something has such a hold over me. if wine were a person i would never allow it such control! i don't get it?
and jessie... i agree... which i wouldn't have a month or so ago ... but alcohol does cause extra anxiety. the less i drink the more the anxiety subsides.
anxiety is impossible to avoid. there is always something, work, then money to worry about... then inadequacies in our personal life...
things have to come to a balance at some point. we make our own happiness.
raregal ... i'm on board! you are on day 9 and i'm on day 2.

[angeleyes]

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Hi, and WELCOME Sosad,

Glad you found this site, and have actually gone to the doctor to ask for help. That is an ENORMOUS first step! Good for you! Download the book, it's an easy read and well worth the $12.95. You will find the support on here amazing. Come back often and keep posting, it helps to keep in touch with others who understand what you are going through and can offer support and advice when you need it. You can do this!

[Evie.Lou]

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You sound like you have great determination...Remember MEL FISHER...THE TREASURE HUNTER...everyday he would say TODAYS THE DAY(I can't help myself...I love that quote)PLEASE BELIEVE IT AND THEN I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT...We are here to help....Evie

[IAD]

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SOSAD...NEW START, THAT'S WHY YOU HERE ! KEEP POSTING..A LOT OF GOOD ADVICE HERE ! IAD!

[better:)]

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Hello sosad - Just checking to see how you are doing today. :l Waking up sober rocks! 1967 - thanks for the encouragement! Hope Sunday is going well for all. Sunday used to be a major drinking day for me. I used to pop open the vino at noon or so (its noon somewhere). Drunk off my backside by 6. What a waste of time and energy!I'm feeling better everyday!

[tea]

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Welcome Sosad, you have taken the first step and posted, you will find all the encouragement you will ever need here. If you have time then try to read through some old posts and get familiar with the site, then post, post, post. Just wanted to welcome you.

Lx