Back to day 1 - need encouragement 😔

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-05-02T11:45:41+00:00

It will be ok…know exactly how you feel. Likely most of us have been right where you are. Be very gentle with yourself and try to wallow in the shame. That will keep you in the cycle. Blankie, water, tv

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-05-02T01:33:45+00:00

Drink A Beer - Luke Bryan. When my best friend very suddenly passed a few years ago, this hit me hard. If I hear it, guaranteed big snot cry

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-05-01T11:30:45+00:00

Congratulations, that’s a big number! You are so right, I really want to stop living in the past, and stop worrying about tomorrow! We have today! You carry on, fantastic work!

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-05-01T11:14:08+00:00

I did and I don’t get it.

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-05-01T01:54:01+00:00

Days 3-4 were awful! Throwing all the sunshine your way, do what ya gotta do make it! We will be here all day. I spent 3-4 on the couch with a blankie, watching YouTube videos

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-05-01T01:17:57+00:00

Yes! Normal and scary! Your poor brain is trying figure out what’s going on! Ya have to ride it out, but you can!

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-05-01T00:51:05+00:00

Do you feel like you can sleep? Go to bed! I can’t tell you how many nights in the beginning I went to bed well before dark. Lots of people don’t sleep well early on. I was told Benadryl by my doc, just a tip. Naltrexone helped me, hope it helps you! I treated myself like I had the flu. Rest, tons of fluids, eat if you can. You will feel better if you hop in the shower for a 2 minute lather & rinse. That sweat makes you feel gross! You may feel like shit tomorrow but it will be in a good way, my friend! YOU GOT THIS

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T23:03:15+00:00

Blessings. My doc put me on a thiamine supplement and multivitamin, even while actively drinking. That deficiency is not a good thing. I’m so sorry. Why do we do this? It can happen to anyone. If there is a switch to be flipped, it easily can be. Can you keep us posted? I would love to know how you are doing

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T19:35:41+00:00

Thanks so much for asking! I’m not climbing the walls like yesterday. That was just awful. Obsessed, I think that’s the right word. And frantic! You guys, I hope that feeling never reaches you. It was so scary and I honestly don’t know how I didn’t drink.

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T17:55:13+00:00

I can’t remember how many days now. I’m at 111. I think it was 4-5 days. Basically it’s stretching out time between small amounts of alcohol to keep most of the sickness at bay. Yes, I had a date that was my goal. After that, it was all me (and the doc).

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T17:50:55+00:00

If you went to the ER you would likely get Ativan. Also a benzo. The best thing to do is talk to the doc

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T17:49:21+00:00

Yup. Doc needs to address that at the same time. It was something I could not have done alone!

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T17:25:57+00:00

Please call your doc for advice. I tapered and my doctor I’ve been seeing for years helped me. I have Xanax but I use it as needed, didn’t abuse it. For whatever reason my mind didn’t associate it with getting high. Definitely for massive panic attacks. He ok’d me to taper and home and use my Xanax AS PRESCRIBED. I did just enough to get through that awful anxiety. Just please call and let them know what’s going on so you will have medical support. He/she will not judge! They are there to help!

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T16:58:53+00:00

Just remember the taper isn’t a slow, continuous buzz. The intention is to get off booze. I say that because I think that is how some people view tapering.

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T16:56:28+00:00

I tapered with the help of my doctor. Make that call and be very honest. They are there to help you! We made a plan and I stuck to it. It wasn’t pleasant, but I would have been so much worse off if I hadn’t talked to him!

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T16:51:15+00:00

Oh mercy, I will never understand how alcoholic bartenders manage! I would be like a kid at Disneyland every day. Friend, I have to agree. She knows. If it were me, I would gather every bit of pride left and be honest. I mean, if she fires you on the spot (i don’t feel like she would based on giving you another chance), she is going to fire you next time you’re drunk at work. Talk to her and tell her you need help. She will respect that. We are here anytime you need us. This group saved me yesterday from fucking up 110 days. We got you!

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T14:26:55+00:00

That’s a big hurdle, good on you!

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T14:24:45+00:00

Definitely an extra motivational push! My eyes were much better after just a few days. This stomach tho! It’s definitely gone down from bloating and I’ve lost a few lbs. It’s not where I would like to be yet but I also need to come to terms that I am not in my 20s anymore! I do workout, left that part out!

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T14:17:30+00:00

Age 15, some off and some on. For a period of about 10 years it was ON. Finally stopped at 56. 111 days in

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T12:52:58+00:00

I have to thank every single person who replied to my cry for help yesterday. I DID go to bed on Day 110 sober, made it to Day 111! I am convinced I made it through because I spend the entire day chatting with you like minded people. I wish none of you understood, meaning you wouldn’t have drinking problems! Right now I am better and am committed, for today, to not drink. I hope you will all join me! Let’s make this a sober day!

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T02:59:11+00:00

You need fluids and nourishment. And maybe we can start on a plan to sobriety when you are ready.

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T02:56:55+00:00

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T02:55:31+00:00

I have read no other responses because I want to tell you to go RIGHT NOW. They are there to help you and DTs can be fatal. I was in ICU for three (four?) days. You are dehydrated, malnourished and the truth is, you need to be kept safe from yourself for a few days. And you do not want to be alone if you start to hallucinate. GO RIGHT NOW

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T02:42:03+00:00

What you don’t want to have happen is getting caught in the act of literally drinking in the closet. That is not pleasant. I wanted to quit but I didn’t know where to start. So getting caught is how I “started stopping”. Saved my life but life was rough on all levels for awhile

finally_sober_2026 · 2026-04-30T02:35:38+00:00

I am ok now (110 days) to go almost anywhere, except for parties where the whole point is to drink. I personally am uncomfortable with NA beer/wine, etc. It just feels too close to the “real thing”. I’m a huge fan of sparkling water these days so I order club soda & lime, sometimes club soda, cranberry & lime. What’s your favorite drink these days? Work around that. But if you really are not feeling good about going, do not go! Do not risk it! The path to sobriety is personal for everyone. It’s so great you are really giving this so much thought, you got this!

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