Anybody have advice on staying sober the whole

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#21

Ok thank you! I will look into that

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#22

YouTube

#23

Vivitrol or Neltrexone help immensely with cravings! I get the injections and they are 100% covered by insurance. I also stay busy and have a nightly routine of a bubble bath. It helps. Ironically the feeling I was chasing of being calm and contentā€¦I only actually have sober. That helps me keep going.

#24

Youā€™re welcome you got this!
I know itā€™s tough I get the same craving late alsoI sent the YouTube where I found the idea

#25

The only thing is some of these meds have side effects. L- glutimine is pretty safe and over the counter. Iā€™m not saying donā€™t try it though. I havenā€™t

#26

I have no side effects. Itā€™s a very safe medication.

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#27

Alright Iā€™m just always skeptical thanks for the info

#28

Yes ! That is so true, whenever Iā€™m sober. What I was trying to chase like peace and a clear head I only experience when I am. So Iā€™m going to try and keep that in mind

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#29

Itā€™s good to know what youā€™re taking. I get it :blush:

#30

Thank you so much :pray::pray:

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#31

You can do it!! Iā€™m 39 days sober and finally feel free from the cravings and obsession. It does eventually ease up.

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#32

Congrats!

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#33

Thank you!

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#34

Youā€™re very welcome anything is worth a try ya know

#35

Youā€™re welcome keep going!

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#36

Congratulations!! Iā€™m definitely hoping I make it there soon. Iā€™m ready to be my best self

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#37

Routine is honestly the most helpful thing for me! Especially the beginning of the day & the end of the day.

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#38

I was in a rehab for over 3 months, they offered the shot but I decided not to get it. They went over reframing techniques, breathing exercises, meditation, sober support network.
AA meetings nightly. Remember you can't build a staircase from the top down, wake up every morning and remind yourself "I stayed sober yesterday, let's see if I can do it again today"! You got this

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#39

I second this! Especially since being alone is a trigger for my drinking and I'm typically by myself in the mornings and evenings. A morning and evening routine has really helped me and it's a nice way to start and end my day feeling grounded.

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#40

BTW I celebrate my 8th month sober on 9/26, I never thought I could do it after 40 years of drinking! And I was definitely a lonely drinker didn't really like the bar scene.