Fresh out of rehab..

[ChmpgnSupernover]

So I checked myself in a rehab facility last month. Spent 32 days there. Just got out. Anyone else sober and loving it?

[whitecadillac]

Congratulations! I haven't had a drink for awhile now. Although life is not always easy, being sober means I at least have a shot at dealing with it. No chance if I am drinking.

Feel free to PM me if you need help or want to talk.

[ACfixer]

Congrats!

20 years sober if I make it another 2 months. :) It's a better way of life, for me anyway.

[straightblues]

Great first step! Stay on the path one day at a time.

[todaystomorrow]

Good job man! The only experience I have with addiction are from others very close to me... and it's a process and I encourage you to keep it up. Sure seems like a lot of knowledgeable people on TGP that would love to talk about it too.... stay positive!

[Hendrix99]

Congrats man, good luck with everything.

[AJ Love]

Best of luck to you, man. Congrats on making a wise choice for your health & life

Yes, I am sober and loving it

[Dillow4092]

Best of luck bro. I wish I could have convinced my wife to do that.

[PA Woody]

I reached 28 years on May 15. Good luck and stay strong.

[cruisemates]

The first day out is the hardest, the second day is the second hardest...

The main thing is to NOT USE no matter what. Go to two or three meetings a day if you have to. Listen to stories by other people about how bad it can get and thank your lucky stars you just put all of that behind you.

If you get down, lonely, depressed, bored, etc., then think about what it is you are feeling and resolve to find ways to make the situation better. Emphasize the positive, forget the negative. Put the past behind you for now and concentrate on the future.

Remember that relationships are important, and don't wallow in any blame games (including yourself). Resolve to make good relationships better and end all of the bad relationships now.

This is your one chance to get it right for the rest of your life. Stay the course and I guarantee that in 30 days you will be over the hump. In 90 days you will feel like a new person. Hang in there.

[RocksOff]

Grats!

[GAD]

Great job! Congrats!

[brentrocks]

Good for for you...good luck with your new beginnings

[DGTCrazy]

Having been through this with a family member, now you need to do your 90 meetings in 90 days, get a sponsor, do the steps and start living.

Congrats!

[Joseph/n]

1year and four months for me. Hardest thing I've ever done, but the most worth while thing. It feels good to feel again also if you know what I mean.it gets easier so just keep pushing because everyday is a day closer to being happy and healthy. If you want to talk pm me I've been in the darkest depths of addiction so if I can help I would love too. Keep your head up.

[ACfixer]

Having been through this with a family member, now you need to do your 90 meetings in 90 days, get a sponsor, do the steps and start living.

Yeah, don't forsake those meetings. They were the only thing that got me through the first few months. I knew no matter how much I wanted to drink, I was safe from it for at least an hour and a half. I think there were times I hit three meetings in a day.

[SteveO]

Coming up on six years for me, loving every minute of it.

[ChmpgnSupernover]

Thanks for the support all. Rehab was actually a good time. Very safe environment. Lots of talented people there. Learned a lot too. The thoughts about drugs are aplenty on my first day out, but things are good so far. Still sober. Going to a meeting tonight. Have a graduation party for a family member as well. One day at a time. :)

[84superchamp]

congratulations. everyone should be able to live their lives the way they want, free of "needs".

[alguit]

I'm very glad for you-all the best! :)

-Alan