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[Blues Dancer]

I am so scared

Lydia- let us know how you're doing when you wake up. You can do this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[LydiaTPot]

I am so scared

I DID IT!!! Now in bed after DAY 2!!!! :-) About to put my hypnotherapy CD on but youngest wants to come in and snuggle up! how can I say no love you can't, mummy needs to be hypnotised right now!!! LOL! I could let her in and wait till she's asleep but then what if she wakes me in the middle of it! Oh well - if that's my only problem tonight then I am more than happy. How long till my liver and kidneys stop screaming at me? DAY 2 :-)
Thank you for being here with me - my love and prayers to each and every one of you xxx

[LydiaTPot]

I am so scared

I meant STOP screaming at me!! Ouch!!

[damo180]

I am so scared

Hi all,

I really hope you all keep posting here and progress together.

All the very best

Damo in Dublin

[Blues Dancer]

I am so scared

Yay Lydia!! I'm glad you made through day 2. I bet sober snuggle time is just as good the hypontherapy cd. You'll start to feel much better within the week. Don't worry if you feel fatigued it will pass. Drink lots of water and rest.

[LydiaTPot]

I am so scared

Day 3 over - I felt I was going to die. Pleased I got through it but worried I will feel even worse tomorrow and very depressed at the thought that as time goes on it gets harder not easier :-(

[Sharky]

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Hang in there Lydia! I've heard many folks say that the thought Day 3 to be the hardest. The cycle will start turning. I'm on Day 4 and feel much better. Have done stints of 30 days here and there. Thought I was successfully "under control" then messed up big time last weekend. Determined to succeed! Keep up your good work!

[ThreeDogNight]

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Hi Lydia.

You are doing great!! Hang in there. You have been through hell. I wish you continued success!

I'm going to rehab next week for two weeks and really looking forward to it. AM trying for four sober days, starting tomorrow, as it is not a detox program. Am so sick of all of this. Got a DUI almost six weeks ago, waiting for next court date. So depressing.

Noodle, you are doing a great job, too. Keep it up!!

TDN

[Dave_]

I am so scared

Way to go guys, you are all doing great and I love the commitment you are all showing to getting sober. It is a long hard path we have to tread but it is worth it. Lydia, please remember in the early days of not drinking your body is going through enormous change. Alcohol is a psychoactive drug in that it creates different brain chemistries and prolonged use eventually creates new neural pathways.

When you stop your brain in particular screams for the lost reaction to be replaced and depression and anxiety are extremely common. All this added to the other symptoms of withdrawal make this an unpleasant experience to say the least.

It does get better and things do settle down. I am heartened by the resolve you are all showing. Keep checking in and know that there is a whole community here of people who know where you are coming from and only want to see you succeed.

[RingingCedars]

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No big post from me because I'm not allowed---but---Sharky and you all--you can do it! Keep up the baby steps and determination and know yourself to make your plan. I'm so thankful for the support that has come my way and I wish you the best!

[Blues Dancer]

I am so scared

One day at a time Lydia. That's all we have to remember. And it will take time, but it will be soooo worth it in the end. Glad you made day 3. Looking forward to hearing from you on day 4.

[havefaith]

I am so scared

Lydia,
I know exactly what it feels like when your body is screaming at you to Insert Alcohol!
Please don't let it win....
Get through this once & you will never have to do it AGAIN!
PS- by day 4, you will feel sooooo much better. Just Hang On!

[merry]

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Hi all glad your all still af
my comptutor has been playing up
keep up the good work I'm off camping with the grandkids so will be off the air for maybe 2 weeks
hope you all keep up the good work
July is here so how many are doing july af
I will

[LydiaTPot]

I am so scared

Day 4 done and dusted! Thanks all of you - I really need your support! I felt a bit better today. i have been incredibly lucky so far because there was an unusual amount of day and evening stuff going on BUT the weekend is here, so I pray I can maintain my resolve when left to my own devices so to speak. Have a friend this end on board but she's gone camping for the weekend! I am determinded to keep up though :-)

[Blues Dancer]

I am so scared

You sound much more upbeat then before. Keep it up!! Make a plan for the weekend. Going for walks, clean out a closet, whatever it takes. Just stay busy. It will get easier.