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Old 09-28-2007, 04:15 AM
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Kellye C
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Highlands, TX
Posts: 1,192
Oh hun I feel for you. I remember withdrawals very well. The things that got me through were these:

Stay busy - don't sit around and dwell on it. Read, watch movies, talk to friends and family, clean house if you have energy or garden.
Seek support - it's hard enough to do this there is no need to do it alone
Lots of fluids - if you're like I was you're probably dehydrated and can't keep stuff down. Small sips regularly.
Eat nourishing food - if the stomach is still messed up try soups. Ice cream is good for the shakes and for cravings, especially chocolate ice cream.
Rest - a lot of people can't sleep in early sobriety but if you can then go for it.
Vitamins - take a multivitamin and extra B's.

The biggest thing that got me through was this. I kept telling myself over and over again that if I could just live through this I didn't ever have to go through it again if I didn't choose to. Hearing people like you share their stories makes me not choose to today. Thank you!

Big hugs,
Kellye C.
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