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Frantic Frenzy.

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vodka07
vodka07

Hi All,

I've had so much support from everyone here so looking for a little more!!

I start my detox on Monday and am currently in freak out mode!! In all honesty I have most likely been drinking more than usual and am contemplating taking time off work over the next few days to just get oblious with the drink and "get it out of my system"!! Whilst I know I am totally kidding myself, I really am starting to panic majorily. Whilst still very much determined and excited at the prospect of finally being alcohol free, the panic and fear have truly set in. To top it all off I'm not sure my "supervisor" will be around next week, another reminder that I have very few people to rely on. 

Any tips, advice, would be greatly appreciated. I am freaking out whilst looking forward to next week. I can't fail yet again, as I fear that the disappointment will be detrimental to me and all around me.

Thanks X X 

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  • laura08496
    laura08496 vodka07

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    dear vodka, of course you are freaking out! i think that's a pretty normal reaction. your life is about to change. for the better. but life changing stuff is always stressful. even if you are about to expirience something wonderful. drastic changes.....drastic stress. they usually go together, unfortunately.

    and, i dont know how you are gonna manage the fact that you have to wait almost a whole week before detox! if i had to wait even two or three days, i certainly would go bananas! yeah, i would flip out or even change my mind if i had too much time to think about it. and i am very impressed with you for making the decision towards a better life. good for you!! that is really so cool. hang in there. i hope you get some comforting advice around here! i know i always do. good luck and congratuations!!

  • Robin2015
    Robin2015 vodka07

    Posted

    hi Vodka, YOU can do it!! YES to Campral and fighting your GP and anybody else for certain. Just think of waking up remembering what happened and simply feeling better and also knowing that you WILL live a longer and more fruitful life! Sounds almost biblical but not meant to be so. I have followed that simply rule of willpower and have never looked back...i had truly reached rock bottom and was destroying myself and my family and our economy...it worked...best of luck! Robin
  • tess33005
    tess33005 vodka07

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    What you're feeling is totally normal. Nobody starting a detox just thinks "Oh good, now I'll be cured hooray"

    I am sure it will not be as bad as you are imagining it to be. I've taken my husband to three rehabs in the last fifteen years and he was very, very panicky prior to starting. After all, you and thousands like you have depended on alcohol for so long that you can't imagine what you'll do when (hopefully) alcohol is no longer an option.

    By the way, when I took my husband to one of the rehabs, they had to carry him in because he was so drunk.

    No, I think your fears are normal, so don't beat yourself up about them. Be glad that you've taken this step (again) and let us know how you're getting on. Good luck.

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