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03-23-2011, 02:05 PM

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Jako62

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Withdrawal

How soon does it start after not having a drink?

It has been 14 hours for me and I am more nervous, nauseous, shaky and sweaty. Does it really star that soon?

03-23-2011, 02:20 PM

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Dee74

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Hi and welcome.

It definitely started that soon for me Jako....sooner in fact.

I recommend you see a Dr. Although many people are fine, sometimes detox can be tricky - it's always better to be safe than sorry.

D

03-23-2011, 02:37 PM

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RV GTO

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Jaco, for me it started about 8 hours after my last drink. Dee is right about consulting with a Dr. Withdrawal from alcohol can be quite dangerous if not done under medical supervision.

03-23-2011, 02:49 PM

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Jako62

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Is it a better option to wean yourself off of alcohol instead of going cold turkey?

03-23-2011, 03:01 PM

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Zube

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Night one...sucked
Night two..a living hell
Day 3...saw my doctor and got on some meds to help with the detox.

Wished that I would have seen my doctor before night one and two.

Zube

03-23-2011, 03:06 PM

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LexieCat

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Mine started (every day, in fact) about five or six hours after my last drink.

See a doctor if you get any scary symptoms.

03-23-2011, 03:18 PM

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auxilio

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Read about alcohol withdrawal symptoms online. It depends on how much you have to detox and, if you are shaking, then you need to see a doctor. They have seen this before so don't be afraid to reach out. It is so much better to get sober with other people.

03-23-2011, 03:35 PM

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Lenetrk

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My heart goes out to you. But withdrawl without medical supervision can be extremely dangerous.Please go see your Dr. to help you through this and keep yourself hydrated.Keep posting, there's a lot of support here.

03-23-2011, 04:06 PM

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Bikeguy

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I got to the point where I was going through mini withdrawals daily if I did not drink. The more I drank to keep the demons away the worse it got for me, final one day I realized it was me or the booze, I'm glad I made the choice I did. It's not easy and I don't think anyone here will tell you it is but it is possible and does get better.