Tomorrow is going to be day one of detox. Does anyone have any recommendations for the first week. I’ve already cleared my phone and social media. I have a good sober network. But is there any other good ideas for me to do?
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Do you have a sponsor? I would ask someone for guidance that has experience with this. The amount of alcohol you have been drinking has a significant difference , that in many cases can be life or death. I almost died trying to quit and I’ve met many others that the same happened. I didn’t know that I was addicted mentally but my body was Dependent on the alcohol. I started having seizures and was found on the floor. I don’t remember it. I just woke up in the hospital and that’s what happened to me. I got out and later started drinking again because I ran out of the meds they gave me. They only gave me enough for about 2 days. My sponsor had me cut my drinking by 1/2 every day until I went completely dry . After getting out of the hospital from seizures and almost dying, it worked. Best of luck my man. I hope it wasn’t as serious as my situation and that you get out of this. God bless brotha
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I tried to keep my mind occupied by binge watching shows while I was detoxing. It helped me keep my mind off of everything else.
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I detoxed at home it was rough and I had to work during it I have no time to go anywhere I own a farm and have a full time job. I also had zero medication which probably wasn’t the best situation. It’s not easy but worth it best of luck
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I’m detoxing at home as well and I start a new job tomorrow morning and I’m trying to keep my mind occupied with things like hanging out with my wife and watching Hulu.
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Same.
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The worst. It can be dangerous
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Connect with God, keep constantly praying. Keep busy, support from friends/family that know you wont be drinking. Listen to Elevation Church on Youtube. It helps me. Mainly just take it: one minute, hour and day at a time. You are healing, it will be a challenge but soo! Worth it! I am here if you want to talk.
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Meditation, try Dawson Church's Ecomeditation on YouTube or basic mindful breathing. Meditation changes the way your brain works really fast. It has really helped me stay sober this time.
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If you're detoxing from alcohol or benzos please have someone stay with you during your detox.
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It’s not alcohol or benzodiazepines it’s meth.
Gotcha, I've never experienced meth detox, I'm sure it's no fun either. I just wanted to make sure that you had something in place if it was alcohol or benzos in case of potential seizures. Good luck dude! You can do it!
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Thanks man
What are you detoxing from?
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Meth
Are you doing a medically supervised detox? Or just yourself at home?
Just at home
Yeah been through that myself over 5 years ago. Sunshine helps bro believe or not. Although your not gonna feel like it try to walk around and get some exercise. A good multi vitamin and try to eat healthy, it helps. Go to meetings if you can either online or in person. Right now in person would be better.
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I’ll hit some meetings and I’m trying to get back to the gym.
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Just remember, if you stick with it, it’s going to get way better. It never gets easy, but it does get a whole lot easier. Meetings help me more than I can say. Stay in touch with people who understand what you’re going through. If you get cravings, pick up the phone before you pick up. Stay strong brother.
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