Congratulations PPs!!! I'm very happy for you! It's been rough, but I have a very supportive husband and friends as well. PP I hear you on the social circles... I don't know how I will handle it and I am frankly glad that I start therapy Monday. It's all so new I and I found myself sobbing yesterday realizing how much I was thinking about drinking. No champagne on Mother's Day... But then again it would have been the entire bottle topped of with a bottle of wine, etc.

I'm currently on medications as well and I suspect I will need to medicate the anxiety etc as well. 2 days sober. Off of to make it through day 3.

Good luck, OP. I am 20 months sober after completing an outpatient intensive program. I'm in another state, but I am sure you will have a good experience. I used a couple of different medications at first, now only take a small daily dose of Naltrexone (but I really don't need to anymore). Outpatient is a really great choice, glad you and I have it. I wish you a long, happy, and sober life!

Anonymous wrote:OP here, thank you for your posts.

Has anyone managed to quit drinking or reduce drastically without medications?

Two weeks cold turkey on my own right here. I have an extremely supportive spouse. I just woke up 2 weeks ago hung over and depressed ans said fuck this shit. I feel like a million bucks.

I have been taking a break from social activities that involve alcohol. The hardest part is that many of my friends are giving me grief for stopping. They say I'm so fun when I'm drunk. I'm a partier and always up for a party and my change has upset our social circle.

Good luck, OP! Excited for you and your new future!