californiaguy

The start of day 2.. So far I'm doing ok.. Little sleep and sweating which I expected but what is strange is I woke up with a VERY sore lower back, could that be a withdrawl symptom? Anyhow, I feel better this morning than the usual hangover/feeling ill from drinking myself to sleep. Thanks to this forum, I actually feel positive I can beat this..

CarolD

I hope you are drinking a lot of water...and do contact your doctor if you get scared.

Please take time to read this link...it could be useful for you

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html

Day 3 was the worse for me....hope it won't be for you.

Alcoholic42911

When I tried to home detox back in May, Day 3 was my least eventual day. Practically lulled into me into thinking it was over. Day 4 was the doozie. Had to go to the ER. i'm lucky I didn't have a seizure. Be careful, OP.

Bikeguy

Hang in there californiaguy, I had lots of aches and pains at first, stuff I think alcohol masked some. Stay hydrated, eat right and get as much sleep as possible and if your concerned at all get yourself to the doctor ASAP.

sugarbear1

Could be your ovaries..... (joke)

See a doctor, it could be an organ or, well, go get medical help!!!

californiaguy

Thanks for responding Ladies & Gents. I should have also said that I have taken klonopin on and off for a while now to treat my anxiety/social anxiety. I'm using the Klonopin to detox safely (hopefully)

I was prescribed Klonopin by my psychiatrist because the anti-depressants never did anything for me. I NEVER abused the klonopin (prescribed 2mg per day), I talk 1/2 mg per day, I have 2 refills left of 90 pills per but expired in March of this year, like I said, I never abused it. I knew it was a hard drug to get off so that's when I turned to alcohol, to make my anxiety and worries go away especially at public functions, you know, 'the life of the party'.. And then you wake up in the morning and the horrible anxiety is back even worse than before [viscious cycle]

I plan on getting through this (alcohol) and coming up with a taper method with the klonopin.

I plan on seeing a Doc but not until I get over this initial stage of detox and sobriety.

californiaguy

Wow, that was the best and most honest thread about detoxing that I have ever come across on the internet. Real life experiences are what scared newbies to recovery like me need to hear. I really appreciate it. No worries, I'm drinking plenty of water and have my cell phone in hand just in case anything does happen.

I feel ok right now, and I would imagine I would feel uncomfortable/anxiety/shakes leading up to more serious withdrawl symptoms like a seizure or worse. It seems to me like it would snowball from bad to worse. Anyhow, much appreciated. A very scary but informative read.

Alcoholic42911

On the anxiety front, you'll know it when it hits you. The panic attacks I had during my detox were some of the most vicious I've ever had and that's saying a lot (i have a history of panic attacks and generalized anxiety).

whiskeyman

i was okay until day four and then all heck broke loose. Had to be rushed to the hospital. I thought i could do the cold turkey method. By the thrid day with just mild shakes and sweats i wsa in the clear, but the evening of the fourth day was VERY bad.

DONT PLAY WITH YOUR LIFE. If you are progressing in symptoms go to the dr or hospital

PLEASE

californiaguy

Point noted, thanks.. I have 2 little children, I'm not going to take any chances.

californiaguy

Starting to feel depressed and emotional.. Normal?

Beebizzy

Yes, up to a point. Quitting is an emotional business. But please see a doctor if it doesn't pass. I have a major depression that kicked in after I stopped masking it with the sauce. Just keep an eye on it.

Hope you feel more steady soon and best to you,
BB

californiaguy

Thanks pal. Will do.

californiaguy

Day 3... Hanging in there. First time I actually dreamed in a long time. The meds are keeping the bad symptoms at bay which is a good thing. Decaf coffee, lots of water and a B-vitamin. This is the most promising time as far as sobriety goes in my whole life. I'm motivated, and I'm going to do this!

whiskeyman

hope you are doing well today. should be day 4 for ya.
yes, anxiety and depressed mood are normal
i am at day 65 and go thru phases of being very jumpy.
and the moods, oh boy.
but they will pass and level out.
just keep going.
i am here for ya.
as i know everyone is there for me.
keep going, it only gets better

and i have two kids as well, and i wanna watch them grow up.

californiaguy

Day 4.. This has been rougher than I thought plus the kids came down with a cold (which is never fun).. but I'm not backing down. I don't want that poison to ever flow through my veins again.

After I beat this I want off the anti-anxiety medication.. I know that will be a nightmare, and I wish my doctor told me about how hard it would be to come off it before prescribing it to me. I would have found other ways to deal with it but what's done is done. Have a good weekend folks, I'll try.

californiaguy

Day 5.. 4 hours of sleep feels a lot better than waking up with a hangover. Thanks SR and the SR community, one day at a time. I actually went surfing this morning, and it felt great with a clear head. Such a peaceful place on the water, it's my higher power. Go Cal Bears.

whiskeyman

well keep it up. it does only get better
and when the monster calls and he will.
start typing, itll help you get your mind off it.
your kids need a sober dad

BennyHill

You're doing great, Californiaguy!
Keep it going!

Zebra1275

Congratulations on making it through day 5!