Today is my 24th birthday, and tomorrow I am checking myself into a detox facility. I have been drinking a fifth a day for 5 years and I am tired, but more than that, I AM TERRIFIED. What are your experiences through detox? Is it really possible to shake the bottle?
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Way to go! Congratulations on doing something for your recovery. I have no experience with detox, but have spoke at one a couple of times. Seems like a loving atmosphere, and a safe place to physically go through withdrawals.
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You’ll be fine. Just know it’ll get better. It’s gonna be rough in the beginning. Yet it will pass. You’re doing the right thing. Feel proud. Sharing what you’re going through is a great start. A new life awaits.
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I was so scared to quit because of the stories I heard of seizures ! But I had no issues ! Yes it was a little hard to get used to filling my time with others things because all I did was drink and sleep ! It’s been 5 months and wow my life has changed ! It didn’t take long to fill the time with things to do that I love way more than alcohol.. give yourself lots of grace in the beginning. Only doing what keeps you sober and then let the living begin !!!! 
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I was not a drinker...but i have detoxed many times.they will take care of you...you will be put on medication to help with the withdrawals. Happy birthday, and i will be praying for you!
Happy birthday! 
It’ll be tough but you’ve got this! And it’s such a cool analogy for sober life. It’s you Birthday and your Sober Birthday all in one. Life gets better from here. 