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  • ideaist47

    Sitting in the hospital.

    Admitting myself into supported detox program for alcoholism.

    Will be between 3-10 days; speaking to therapists, sleeping, eating, fidgeting...

    ...unfortunately, no bar.

    : )

    #PrayForIdeaist

    • damn, hang in there man, you got this.YakuZoku
    • God’s speed! First step, done :) you can do thisGnash
    • Drinking sucks. You can do this!SimonFFM
    • Stay strong man, you got this!Chimp
    • good luck. Booze for booze. I was a raging alcoholic. Never though i could drink casual. Down to 4-5 light beers from over 40 a day.rootlock
    • Wish you well ideaist. You're not alone.mort_
    • @ideaist you can do it! QBN has your back.Krassy
    • COURAGEstoplying
    • Go for it. It's just sugar at the end of the day. If you miss the world of discoving flavour profiles of wines etc, get into rare teas, pu erh and oolongs.shapesalad
    • damn that sucks, getting better dude, we're here for you_niko
    • What mort_ said - Good luck, brother xNairn
    • Prayers indeed, good luck with this.garbage
    • 40 beers a day HOLY SHITnb
    • Good luck. You can do it!nb
    • @rootlock 40? as in FORTY?Krassy
    • Stay strong! The majority is a head game. I watched my dad go through the same program. My battle with addiction taught me to remember myself before the drug.brandonp
    • It is a very nasty poison. All the best!stewart
    • Good luck and a big hug!! You can do it!OBBTKN
    • Best wishes on your journey!utopian
    • #PrayForIdeaistpango
    • Good work getting there, stay strong!spot13
    • Good luck man!
      Booze is amazing, but I can't drink it either any more. Over 6 years and no booze now.
      PhanLo
    • you got this. recognizing you need help is a big step.ArmandoEstrada
    • That’s good going @PhanLo Respect!mort_
    • Xo from the psych ward; feels like I’m in a bizarre sitcom. Meds they have me on helping well!!! Supplies arriving soon from my wife / mother. 40 beers!!!???ideaist
    • ^ good to hear. Stay strong :)Gnash
    • Good luck man!thumb_screws
    • damn good moves. all power to youautoflavour
    • stay strong._me_
    • strong work ideaist. that is no small feat. stay positive as you can and I'm cheering for you from a distance even if you don't know me.capn_ron
    • Good Luck! I've been thinking of doing something similar. I just can't seem to stop drinking beers. Working from home has me drinking 4-8 beers a day.fooler
    • The only thing stopping me from drinking is people. I can't drink by myself. And everyone around me is quitting. _@$€€¢π¶_$&@#!&× (ノ`Д´)ノ彡┻━┻pango
    • The pain will pass and soon become peace.cannonball1978
    • ❤️PonyBoy
    • All the best, ideasist.Fax_Benson
    • Good luck dude, one day at a time. You've got this!mrAtor
    • Drastically reduced consumption since my wife is recovering from the fracture at home. Lost weight too. Win win!OBBTKN
    • Reduced consumption may work for some. For others (like me) who have tried that and failed countless times, complete abstinence is the only way.mort_
    • +1 shapesalad's advice. Also works for people quitting weed :Dscruffics
    • So proud of you for this! I wish my husband had your courage to get soberFawnDog
    • i got a bit over 7 months, and it's a pain but worth it - good for you.colin_s
    • kudos on taking this step, give em' hell!whatthefunk
    • Nice one. You go this!Continuity
    • Good luck!Salarrue
    • Err ... *gotContinuity
    • I wish I could do this too. I'm more afraid of being away from a paycheck to pay for it, so the cycle continues.mapleT
    • @colin good to hear, congrats !Gnash
    • Good luck man, I quit drinking (and weed). It was worth it.slappy

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