Posted by AuntieMel on June 2, 2004, at 10:33:11
In reply to crying and confused..., posted by justyourlaugh on June 1, 2004, at 11:02:00
Two days is amazing, if you are doing it by yourself. I've got 13 months myself, and still remember what it was like at first.
I actually went in to the hospital for "detox." It did a lot of good, not because of the detox itself, but because it broke the cycle. Drinking to excess for me was part physical dependence, more psychological dependence, with a good chunk of habit thrown in.
The bits about "one day at a time" that they spout is true later. In the early stages it is usually "five minutes at a time."
I have also learned through this that a relapse is not a major failure. It's a minor setback. Most people don't get it right the first time. If you remember this, then it's possible not to beat yourself up over it and get right back to giving it another shot.
Dr Phil (grin) says that you never break a habit, you replace it with another, healthier habit. In this case what you replace it with is up to you. When you get the urge, do something different. Take a walk? Soak in the tub? Meditate? There isn't a right answer.
Volunteering to be your "cyber sponsor" though be forwarned that my room with the computer in it has been taken over by my son.
Keep trying.
Mel
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