This is how i felt.
Quit drinking for yourself
and not others.
Prepare yourself for
a rough ride.
We all go through it.
Be open to others they will
be able to relate.
We need support.
Coming off alcohol is
difficult.
When it gets tough
be strong.
You will crave alcohol
big time.
Your likely to feel
pretty bad.
You will sweat.
Your likely to shake.
You cannot stop think
-ing about alcohol.
You will want to quit
or give in.
You will get frustrated.
Your mood will know
doubt change.
You will probably question
why your in rehab.
You will want to leave.
You will look for
excuses to go.
Other residents will try to
talk you out of leaving.
You will feel under
pressure.
You will get frust
-rated at times.
You may snipe at
people.
Lose your temper.
Walk out.
You will probably isolate
and sink into selfpity.
You will be discouraged
not to this.
And why.
You will get bored
at times.
Lots of alcoholics will
ask to see a doctor.
Living with others may
be too much for you.
You need to be strong
and not give in.
Guilt will raise its ugly
head at times.
You will feel bad and
possibly upset.
Analize things.
Dwelling on things to much
is highly probable.
The process takes time
and patience.
It is crusial to stay
positive.
We have to change.
You may feel uncomfortable
at times.
Others may get on
your nerves.
There is only so much
you can take.
We sometimes argue
or speak our mind.
Say stuff we dont mean.
We often sulk.
We tend to make mountains
out of molehills.
We can deal with the big things its
the little thinks we can seldom do.
Sometimes we bring others down to
make us feel better.
Seek attension.
We can be selfish.
Me me me.
You will feel better over time.
You will find ways of coping.
You will relax more.
People will get to know you and
support you or vice verser.
It is important to us to get
our prioritys right.
Stop Drinking for you.
You have to want to do it.