Dear all, seven days down, feeling tetchy but hanging in there, avoiding functions for the next while if possible, have explained to people that it was tiring me out and that energy levels low because of drinking, not to gone into it further than that as I don't know what to say, I think I got such a shock when I realised I had a problem and that it has been escalating for some time,
N/C, Congrats! Way to hang in there. It took me a week to detox myself basically... Of course the next thing you are going to hear is "Have you gone to any meetings yet?" That is not to undermine your great job of staying sober, it's just what those of us in the program (me included) are likely to say to you because we want you to have as much support and people to turn to for help as possible.
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Keep coming back. It works if you work it. So work it. You're worth it!
i feel for you, because from what i know about Ireland, it's much like South Louisiana - drinking is very much a part of the culture. That only makes our journey that much more arduous. You are truly walking where few dare to venture.
