Sobriety SUCKS

Ryan, you can do this. You are a worthwhile person with great things in your future I think. Like Rayna says (she's a smart cookie!), once the toxins are out of your system, and the shakes and the sweats are gone, you'll feel better. I know what you're going thru, I remember it very well. But I also remember that feeling of fighting the battle against this, and winning. I'll always be an alcoholic, no doubt about that, but for today I choose not to drink. That's what you have to do Ry, for just one day, make the choice not to drink. And remember (it's my favorite AA saying) "Keep it Simple".

You have an awful lot of people here that love and care about you. I'm one of them. PM Rayna, or me, let's talk. You're not in this alone. I'll PM you the new phone number in case you want to call.

Man, I love you and I want you around for a very long time. Selfish bastard aren't I?

Greg

Drink a lot of water to flush the toxins out of the system quickly. You might look into some natural health remedies to flush out toxins. Quite a few people I know are jazzed on Dr. Schulze's programs (this is not the footware Dr. Schultze) -- I am experimenting with some of his natural remedies. PM me for a web address.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Ry}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} It's not "sobriety" that sucks, Babe. It's the withdrawal and your system detoxifying. Look into what Wants2Fly recommended.

Well, I think the worst MIGHT have passed. I'm feeling better today. The cravings are still there in diminished form (that won't last) and the shakes seem to have subsided quite a bit. Some eating advise from my sponsor helped a lot as well as the fellowship from a meeting last night... oh yeah, and all of your support. Thanks a million guys. Yall are great. Much love.

Ry

Good to hear, Ryan! Hang in there. What was the eating advice... it seems the two suggestions I get the most are a big steak or lots of chocolate.

LOL Goofy!!!!! Sugar was the main bit of advise. Chocolate, orange juice with honey, anything sweet since the alcohol is sugar... or turns to sugar in your system... whatever. My sponsor said that mainly what I'm craving is the sugar he must have been right cause drinking some honey OJ really helped. (((((goofy)))))

Ry

honey and oj? interesting....

Yeah Ray... that's what I was told to drink. After a bit it helped a lot.

Ry

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How very proud I am of you for taking this courageous step. I know how it feels to take this path and it's quite hard but so worth it in the long run. Your strong and you can do anything you set your mind to. I am behind you 100%.

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Thanks a million for the vote of confidence there hun.

Ry

Ryan I watched my hubby go through everything your going through and I know you can do this, enjoy all the sweet drinks and know your not alone on this journey
Angie

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Thanks a million. With friends like you I know I can do it. Thanks dearheart.

Ry

Hey man, all the best. I know I am late to this thread but I didn't have any good advice for you and didn't want to get in the way. But things are looking good for you and I just wanted to wish you well. Telling us of your journey is admirable. With guts like that you should be all set ;-)

Thanks Rebound. Advise or no, your words of encouragement mean the world to me. Thanks friend.

Ry

How are you today my friend?

LOL... try stashes of mini candy bars too! Just keep in mind that a vehicle is not a good choice! LOL... I want a steak right now, personally!

Sky, I'm down today but I don't have to drink over it. I'm going to a meeting in a little while. Thanks for asking friend.

Ry

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You're going to kill me for this one:

"One Day At a Time" "Fake it Till you make It" "Call your Sponsor" "When you don't want to go to a meeting is swwhen you need one most" "Repeat After Me: I am Ryan and I am an alcoholic" Recite the 1st step over & over until you never want to stare at another drink for your entire life" "There, but the grace of God..go I"

"Grant Me the Serenity to accept the people I cannot change;
The Courage to Change the One I Can;
And the Wisdom to know it's ME!"

*HUGS* DAYZEE9 & I'm an addict" MORE COFFEE!!!