Im new on this app and today is day 1 for me on getting clean. I am doing this for myself and for my daughter so we can have a better life but im so scared of the withdrawal pains. Does anyone know what i can do to get through this at home and to help make it not so miserable. Please and thank you
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Hey fuhrman, thank you for sharing!
Lydia, alcoholic.
Well done for choosing to live a sober lifestyle, whatever substance you’re giving up this is the first step into a new life! What I’d recommend is consulting a medical expert, although I didn’t suffer many withdrawal symptoms, I’ve heard how challenging they can be and people can often relapse because they’re trying to do it alone. It can also be quite dangerous to attempt withdrawal symptoms by yourself so I would certainly recommend consulting a doctor if you feel comfortable enough to do so. Also ensure you have someone with you, I can imagine getting lost in the madness so it’ll be good to have someone grounded. Finally, keep posting on here! You’re not going through this alone and there will certainly be people who have gone through what you’re going through.
Best of luck and I wish you a happy sobriety! X
Thank you so much and im getting clean off of pain pills and suboxone strips, i have been abusing pain pills for bout 5 or 6 years now and the subs ive been abusing for a little over a year now. Im on day 3 now and i seriously just want to give in so bad right now but i cant! I dont have insurance or anything like that so i cant speak with a doctor if i wanted to. My family says they will help but for the past 3 days now there has been no one here to help. I just keep looking at my daughter and telling myself that this is for her and myself and thats what has been helping me through this for the most part. Im hoping that once i get past today things will be alot easier!
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Well done on doing 3 days! That’s really amazing! Just focus on one day at a time, or even one half an hour at a time! Don’t think ahead and worry about the future because it’s too much to think about right now. I honestly wish you the very best and please do keep us updated.
Keep yourself safe and sober!
Xx
Thank you, it has deff been really hard and im trying to get through it day by day. I will deff be updating on how im doing. Just trying to get through these withdrawals right now.
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Just remember the withdrawals will stop! They won’t be a permanent feeling, you can do it!
Thats for sure! Right now they feel like they are never going to end but i know i can do this! Im almost through my first week and i know once i get past that it will be alot easier!
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That’s amazing! Be sure to upload your progress to this thread! I’d love to hear how you find it! X