Going to detox for alcohol on Saturday the 11th. Any ideas on what to bring or thoughts. Freaking out a lil bit 
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Yourself.
Just hope you make it till then. Good luck
Nothing, but a positive attitude! Don’t worry, Dianne; you’re going to be fine. 1 foot in front of the other and one day at a time. Sending you a big hug!
Bring a willingness to improve your life.
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Generally, a week's worth of clothing and toiletries. Detox is just the beginning. Seek a program. Pretty much how it works here in Milwaukee. After detox I got into a program. Now I'm in a sober living facility.
Be blessed
Embrace the journey and always know you are doing this because you want this.
Find out what you can bring. Books on recovery, if you like coloring, comfy clothes (mine was freezing!) and keep an open mind! Prayers!
Thank you 
I am ready and willing and desperately want better. Thank you for that.
You have some time between now and then. You could taper down your drug of choice. It will, 100%, help your process physically. Detox is managing the physical withdrawal. My dumb ass drank 24/7 up until the day I quit cold turkey. Then I suffered dangerously and unnecessarily alone because I didn’t love myself enough to ask for help. I didn’t think I deserved help. I stewed in sweat. Freezing. Shaking. Unable to eat or sleep for 4 long horrible days. And go to work. Because I was too proud (still??) to accept help. To admit defeat. Surrender.
So don’t be a hero. Don’t throw your addiction a going away party. Use your time wisely to prepare for your next chapter. The best is yet to come. You’re already making good choices. Detox and joining our recovery community.
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It worked for me. It gave me space from alcohol. It has done the trick so far. Ironically I went in last 9/11. Almost a year ago. Feeling superb!
Bring faith in you.
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Shower shoes. Some places require you have non alcoholic toiletries. Also some places won’t let you have shoes w laces or hoodies with strings so you can’t hang yourself or something like that. I’d bring a list of important names and phone numbers. You might not be able to keep your phone. A list of account numbers in case you need to do some banking or pay bills. Coloring book, journal, blow dryer, nail polish, sm alarm clock radio, comfy clothes, a robe, ear plugs, and night time eye cover for sleep.
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Masks, envelopes, stamps, crayons & pens, little things to play with to keep your hands and mind busy.
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Thank you so much 
No problem. I’m going to send you a friend request so you can direct message me w any questions you might have.
Why are you waiting to go? Just wondering.
My husband needed to take time off and I have kids.
I mean we have kids lol