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As a previous alcoholic, mephedrone, cocaine and weed head that's tried herion anphet once or twice each and had a breif spell on mdma but wouldn't put it with the first four problem substances I've decided to go straight. I've gone now 7 days with nothing not even tobacco (although I have been taking diazepam now and again to starve off the alcohol and cocaine cravings/withdrawal)

I hope I'm not the only one on bluelight that's fed up of constantly feeling close to the edge and wants a sober better life.wish me luck! And the same to you.
 
Good for you! The only thing I will ay is too be really careful with the alcohol withdrawal as it has a nasty habit of causing seizures. Anyway a week is a really good start. We are here if you need a place to vent or have any questions. My main advice is too be patient with yourself. You have likely been numbing your feeling with substances for awhile so it is probably going to take some time until you feel normal and happy but it will get better with time.
 
Bad news after a week last night I relapsed. Went shop got 4 beers then found myself down the 24\7 buying small bottle of sprits. Realy realy disappointed! But I don't want today to be the same. Beer has always been my vice I'd take it over any illegal substance!

I'm hoping in 7 days I can resurrect this thred hopefully with good news :(
 
One good thing I suppose is after a week sober you don't feel like total shit the next day and drink again to compensate do determined not to do the same again tonight
 
crimsonjunk said:
Good for you! The only thing I will ay is too be really careful with the alcohol withdrawal as it has a nasty habit of causing seizures. Anyway a week is a really good start. We are here if you need a place to vent or have any questions. My main advice is too be patient with yourself. You have likely been numbing your feeling with substances for awhile so it is probably going to take some time until you feel normal and happy but it will get better with time.
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Thanks your right don't feel myself but the hardest part is getting to Tha happy place when allchol is as easy as taking a 5 min wallk. I felt great yesterday albeit suffering insomnia. My friend told me not to do it. I told me not to do it but couldn't resist. Still determined though
 
Keep that flame alive, find a spark and some kindling, let the fire roar, the bonfire rise, as the embers burn themselves out. (I'm not sure what it means, please don't take it too literally; little sleep makes me slightly more creative, or rather it makes me think I've become much more creative :p)
 
Don't get down on yourself for having a small setback. What can you learn from the situation that will help you not drink in the future? The key to quitting is developing coping strategies to deal with the times that you want to drink.
 
Thanks guys. The flames alive untill the day after a relapse. Then its like fuck it I go into depression and 99% of the time I drink the next day. Infact next to my bed there's a half bottle off Bacardi. And its talking to me. Its saying drink me! When i go to the supermarket and walk past the drink isle and see some beers on offer they say buy me.

CJ its hard. I believe it takes you to hit rock bottom loose everything before you realise you have a problem. Espicaly with something that's advertised and socially acceptable.

Well ill be honest things aren't looking good for tonight. but I'm here for the long run untill I'm either dead or no longer get cravings and finally kicked it. Also I don't really have alot going on in my life (lost my girlfriend) due to my drinking. So bordom plays a part in combating cravings

Thanks for your help wasn't expecting it!
 
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