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First Night
Well, tonight is my first night going to sleep without alcohol. I've taken my dosage of Librium today, and right now feel very relaxed and at ease.
Although I have a slight craving for alcohol, I'm ignoring it and having a pint of water instead. I've also stuffed my face today! Can't believe how much I've eaten! I'm pleased.
I'll update you all in the morning; here's to hoping a sound night's sleep is coming my way.
Night all!
Although I have a slight craving for alcohol, I'm ignoring it and having a pint of water instead. I've also stuffed my face today! Can't believe how much I've eaten! I'm pleased.
I'll update you all in the morning; here's to hoping a sound night's sleep is coming my way.
Night all!
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Well everyone, after posting, I tried to get to sleep but my mind did feel quite active, so I decided to read for a while. Then, when I finally felt "tired enough" to sleep, I couldn't - because I was suddenly very hungry!!! Two packets of crisps, a packet of ham and A chicken drumstick and thigh later, I was able to get off to sleep! 
My BMI, although healthy, it is at the lower end of it. So hopefully I'll be able to gain some weight :-)
Still feel quite drowsy today, even though I got about 7 hours sleep. Due my next dose of Librium soon. Only bad thing is, it seems to have made me a bit constipated! Which is listed as a common side effect on the leaflet.
But it's better than being the other way; when drinking, I usually had to be near a toilet the next morning lol.
Hope you are all keeping well today. I had wanted to go for a walk, but its very cold here in Northern Ireland... 3 degrees Celsius and really windy!
My BMI, although healthy, it is at the lower end of it. So hopefully I'll be able to gain some weight :-)
Still feel quite drowsy today, even though I got about 7 hours sleep. Due my next dose of Librium soon. Only bad thing is, it seems to have made me a bit constipated! Which is listed as a common side effect on the leaflet.
But it's better than being the other way; when drinking, I usually had to be near a toilet the next morning lol.
Hope you are all keeping well today. I had wanted to go for a walk, but its very cold here in Northern Ireland... 3 degrees Celsius and really windy!
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Originally Posted by am658 
Well everyone, after posting, I tried to get to sleep but my mind did feel quite active, so I decided to read for a while. Then, when I finally felt "tired enough" to sleep, I couldn't - because I was suddenly very hungry!!! Two packets of crisps, a packet of ham and A chicken drumstick and thigh later, I was able to get off to sleep!
My BMI, although healthy, it is at the lower end of it. So hopefully I'll be able to gain some weight :-)
Still feel quite drowsy today, even though I got about 7 hours sleep. Due my next dose of Librium soon. Only bad thing is, it seems to have made me a bit constipated! Which is listed as a common side effect on the leaflet.
But it's better than being the other way; when drinking, I usually had to be near a toilet the next morning lol.
Hope you are all keeping well today. I had wanted to go for a walk, but its very cold here in Northern Ireland... 3 degrees Celsius and really windy!
My BMI, although healthy, it is at the lower end of it. So hopefully I'll be able to gain some weight :-)
Still feel quite drowsy today, even though I got about 7 hours sleep. Due my next dose of Librium soon. Only bad thing is, it seems to have made me a bit constipated! Which is listed as a common side effect on the leaflet.
But it's better than being the other way; when drinking, I usually had to be near a toilet the next morning lol.
Hope you are all keeping well today. I had wanted to go for a walk, but its very cold here in Northern Ireland... 3 degrees Celsius and really windy!
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ZOMBIE ALERT!!
Second night of no drink. Feeling great - except for the fact I'm in a Librium-induced haze.... Sort of like a Zombie!
No urge to drink... But I have an overwhelming urge to sleep!
Hope everyone else is well (and staying sober!)
Second night of no drink. Feeling great - except for the fact I'm in a Librium-induced haze.... Sort of like a Zombie!
No urge to drink... But I have an overwhelming urge to sleep!
Hope everyone else is well (and staying sober!)
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Sorry I'm posting so much lately everyone, but I've found this forum a great place to vent (vent isn't the right word, but you know what I mean).
Again, Night 2 I'm feeling very relaxed and in bed now. Laptop being switched off in about 5 minutes and then I'm going to read a book. It's about the Moors Murders so, let's just hope it doesn't give me nightmares!!!!
Anyway, night all and stay safe. :-)
Am658
Again, Night 2 I'm feeling very relaxed and in bed now. Laptop being switched off in about 5 minutes and then I'm going to read a book. It's about the Moors Murders so, let's just hope it doesn't give me nightmares!!!!
Anyway, night all and stay safe. :-)
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Ah. You are brave to read that before bed. Hopefully the Librium will squash any nightmares. I don't even watch the news or crime TV shows right before bed.
I think if the Librium makes you sleepy, that's a good thing, since they only give you a few days' worth to detox, right? Grab the sleep while you can.
Post as much as you want! There's always someone here.
I think if the Librium makes you sleepy, that's a good thing, since they only give you a few days' worth to detox, right? Grab the sleep while you can.
Post as much as you want! There's always someone here.
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@biminiblue Yeah my Librium dosage finishes tonight. One pill now and then one later on "whenever I want" (I'll probably take it an hour or so before bed)
My GP also prescribed Diazepam 5-10 mg daily "when needed". He said to take it if maybe I suddenly feel anxious or have trouble sleeping. He said I can also cut the tablet in half to only take 2.5mg; basically just to see what dose is right for me.
I'm going to try and avoid the Diazepam if I can. Not only is it addictive, but last time I took 5mg it knocked me out 13 hours straight! Thankfully, my work is *very* understanding, so they were alright when I turned up 2 hours late haha.
My GP also prescribed Diazepam 5-10 mg daily "when needed". He said to take it if maybe I suddenly feel anxious or have trouble sleeping. He said I can also cut the tablet in half to only take 2.5mg; basically just to see what dose is right for me.
I'm going to try and avoid the Diazepam if I can. Not only is it addictive, but last time I took 5mg it knocked me out 13 hours straight! Thankfully, my work is *very* understanding, so they were alright when I turned up 2 hours late haha.
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Yeah, I decided to forego any medical "help" - I didn't need it after a few days anyway.
Just be prepared for the jittery, anxious feelings you are going to have in the next few weeks. Little dramas are going to feel huge.
I kept saying I wanted to crawl out of my skin - especially in the first two or three weeks. It gets better. Hang on through the crazy, speedy, spinny brain. Ice cream, chocolate, herbal tea, and sleep were helpful for me.
Just be prepared for the jittery, anxious feelings you are going to have in the next few weeks. Little dramas are going to feel huge.
I kept saying I wanted to crawl out of my skin - especially in the first two or three weeks. It gets better. Hang on through the crazy, speedy, spinny brain. Ice cream, chocolate, herbal tea, and sleep were helpful for me.
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