hi everyone
This is day 1 for me. Im terrified
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Hello.
Welcome, and congrats on taking the first big step.
It is terrifying for sure, but as each day passes it will get a little eaiser.
I encourage you to read through this forum as it truly helped me in my first days of sobriety.
You are amoungst friends here, we dont cate about your past, but we are deeply invested in your future.
You can do this, you are worthy, you are safe.
“This too shall pass”
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A lot of fresh ones here. Let the struggle guide you. You will be awesome! Congrats on new steps… Smart human being. 
. This may not be a go to, but it’s great! And people and human driven… Very powerful “tool”…
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Love this @DylanL 
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Welcome. As Dylan suggests, go with what your body tells you. Just keep doin the next right thing.
Read around on here, use the search to search any questions.
Just relax, you are not alone in the fear, but use that fear to power you positively, don’t use it negatively
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Hello and a warm welcome,stick around to read people’s journeys ,I find it really helps a distorted OVER thinking mind.be kind and patient with yourself and remind yourself daily this is your journey it isn’t a destination 
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Welcome to the family. I was freaking terrified too. Looking back I laugh, because there are only better days ahead! Reach out if you need help
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Welcome to TS @Knotty1983!! This is a great place to be. Don’t be terrified, as we are ALL here for you to lean on as you start (and throughout your journey) the amount of support and encouragement this stellar group gives is second to none. Take you take, look around the forum, read and post often. As I tell everyone that’s new, hobbies worth well. Start a new one or revisit something you love that fell by the way side. Happy you’re here, don’t be a stranger. Ask any questions you want (there is no judgment or dumb questions) we are ALL rooting for you and have your back. I want to wish you continued luck on your journey. If you get involved and take pride in your recovery, It WORKS. I’m proof of that! Enjoy your journey and embrace it. You GOT this!!
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Hello friend. Im new and terrified too…again. Ive been wanting to get sober for about 15 years and actually trying the past 6. My sponsor suggested I write a good-bye letter to alcohol a couple days ago, which i thought sounded cheesy but I decided to do it anyway. it ended up being pretty powerful for me…i was surprised at what came out when i finally got writing. There’s something magical about putting pen to paper…dont trip on what words to use or what to say, just the act of doing it can really help you get your s*** out. Happy 24 
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Welcome!! Your definitly in the right place 
I dont have many words of advice as I am new again to this… but the people on this forum have become like a family to me.hoping you find this group useful too!
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Awe u can do this girl I’m 26 days In I’ve been an addict for 20 years now let’s just say a functional one untill it really took me so ive decided I can’t let this drug take me anymore I don’t want to end up dead like most of my friends !! I’m glad I found this app it hard to express to people who don’t understand 
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Thabk you so much I appreciate it. I tried an outpatient program last year because I waa forced to. Now I am.just doing it on my own
thanks so much. I too have been a functioning addiction for 20 years. Never been with out work or anything like that but I indulge daily.
that sounds like a great idea. I will try that. Thanks
I’ve done everything besides heroin and crack. I grew up in yhe rave scene so did a lot of drugs but for many years my doc has been keratin. Its not a physical addiction its strictly mental.
Ketamine its completely a mental addiction not physical
thabk you so much
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Welcome Jazmin. I consider the people on this forum as my sober family. I couldn’t get the support I needed IRL but I know there’s always someone here day and night that I can turn to.
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welcome, jaz! glad you’re here 
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Yeah yeah I went to raves in the 90s through the early 2000s…ecstasy wasn’t my thing. I liked dust, speed, k, meth and acid
I used to.constantly mix drugs. The past 12 years has been only k . I had stopped using completely on my own for about 2 years. But relapsed