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Originally Posted by Petra5ed
They say the key is to go every day for 90 days. If you think about it, this is a technique to continue reinforcing the reasons not to use and supporting your non-use... anyways I do agree that early on attending as frequently as possible while working on building a new friend base early on is a great idea.
Everyone relapses, but the ones that are successful just never give up trying. I tried to quit smoking something like 30 times before it stuck. I've quit (and re-started) several addictions, this might seem weird and it might just be stupid on my part, but I really feel like when you're coming off something, being physically active like doing a really long hike and sweating and drinking lots of water, and even going into a steam room or a sauna or swimming in a pool can help you "get it out" quicker. Anyways, it might just be in my mind, LOL, but I swear I feel like that really helps and also helps you to sleep that night when you're really craving if you exhaust yourself enough. Just my little trick  . Most things will clear your system physically in a few days, then its the psychological addiction. |
I'm not sure I have it in me to stay dedicated to it for 90 days.
It sounds exhausting. I do see how the 90 days makes sense though. I tend to kick and scream the first week after stopping, then the physical symptoms ease up and I know logically I will survive. Eventually I just stop thinking about it and it gets easier with time. It is around the 45 day mark where the psychological struggle kicks in full force and the cravings are awful. Some days I felt I'd do just about anything to get my hands on the stuff, and that freaks me out. Thankfully I have never gone through with it or allowed myself to get to the point of action.
I don't think your method sounds crazy at all. It actually has a lot of medical studies to back it up. Working out (even though it feels like death at first) and sweating, drinking lots of water, and adjusting your diet help A LOT with cleansing your system of the medications or drugs...even alcohol. I think if I were to walk in a sauna I would just pass out right away. lol
I'm kinda claustrophobic and I freak out when the air I'm breathing feels to thick! The only sauna I have access to is the one at my gym, and the thought of using it gives me chills! I can't stop thinking of the bacteria and viruses that spread in there!