Need some support my first day of getting clean

I struggle with substance abuse have been for the past 5 years and I have tried to quit several times. But this time I want it to be different the only thing is I have the worst anger when I’m withdrawing any tips ? Anything helps

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glad to see you here! i had that happen to me as well. exercising and playing videogames helped. i rarely resorted to it but you can try tearing paper to small pieces.

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Thank you so much for your comment and I also like playing video games I think that’ll help take my mind off things . And the paper thing I will Definitely try !

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Hi cc. Good to have you here. The first weeks can be really tough, but it gets better. I also exercised a lot in the beginning. I like swimming, dunno if that is your thing though. It helped me clear my head. I also went for long walks and hikes, listening to music and podcasts. Hang in there. :orange_heart:

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Pandita thank you for your words of encouragement and swimming is something I love to do also and I started riding my bike around town to also help and I will try the hiking and walking . Thank you again you guys support means so much to me !

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Get mad at your disease. Turn it around. Take that energy and apply it to your recovery .

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@Smokescreen well said ! Thanks for taking the time out to reply