When I decided enough was enough, I just stopped cold turkey. It sucked! There were sleepless nights and tired work days following each and every one. I constantly felt sick to my stomach and dizzy, but over time it subsided little by little. There were times when it would have been much easier in the moment to just drink because then at least I would’ve felt better but I knew that’s only be temporary relief. I pushed through and here I am 9 months and some change later feeling better than ever!
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I went 15 months cold turkey no AA either and I wish I had gone to AA from day one but that’s just me. I need the support, the education, the fellowship that AA provides. Good luck Joshua …. One day at a time 
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Awesome❤️
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Inspirational… and congratulations 
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I quit opiates with no na no rehab. Went to a couple virtual na meetings recently, decided they weren't for me. Did get a secular 12 step book and am working through it in my own time. 4 years 2 months sober and it works for me. Na/aa isn't for everyone. Congrats man on your sobriety and good job doing it on your own!
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There’s no one size fits all with recovery .. that’s amazing you were able to accomplish that. Congrats and keep it up !
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Congratulations on your sobriety! The most important thing is finding what helps you sustain your recovery. There is no single solution for everyone, and I am always happy to see people fighting for sobriety. Just remember that you are never in that fight alone. AA, along with other options, will always be here if you ever do need it.
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I want to make it clear that I am in no way saying anything bad about AA. I was just telling everyone that in my personal version of becoming I never had the chance to reach out and attend it.
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AA is not necessary— I have 8 years no AA. But what is necessary is recovery. Sobriety can break like a twig without being in active recovery mode all the time. I learned that the hard way after a lapse at the 18 month mark. With that lesson, I’ve now got 8 straight years. It’s not about forgetting alcohol or pushing it out of your head, but the opposite. Remember very clearly the nightmare life was and how you never want to go back.
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Ive got 8 good years , moved to a little town and only been to one meeting. Lately ive had some thoughts but haven’t acted. Its so hard to find people to go out with that doesn’t drink to excess. I can handle if they have a few but once the line is crossed im done
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