Another0

Hi, this is my first post and I know this information is probably somewhere else on the forums but I'm no good at navigating any kind of forums so I'll just ask. First off, I'm 23 years old and would not have considered myself a heavy drinker by any means until the last month. This past month I have drank every single day without a miss. I was drinking because I had the money and I was bored all the time, but now I find myself actually craving alcohol and thinking about it on a regular basis. I'm not to the point where I'm drinking at work yet but I know that might not be too far off. Also the money is gone and I'm actually coming up with schemes to get the money for more booze. This has to stop and it has to stop quick or I'll end up like the rest of my family who are almost all alcoholics(i mean long term). I guess I got a good head start in realizing that I have a problem and it need to fix it so my question is aside from loss of sleep and anxiety what will my body go through while not drinking and should I see a doctor at this point or have I not drank long enough yet? I'm pretty terrified about DTs or something really bad happening to me since I'm going cold turkey.

CarolD

Welcome to our recovery community.

Yes, I always suggest seeing a doctor ...because
there are so many variables involved with de toxing.
You just never know.

If you click on the line/link below you will
see not one of us had the same experiences

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

Glad you are decideing to quit early...that is a wise move.

Do keep posting with us...we are here 24/7. ...

four812

glad you posted and are looking at things

the hard part is staying clean just for today, and the hard part is not picking up the first part.

then again, my girlfriend told me once "what is so hard about going to bowling and then coming home and not smoking crack"

it got me thinking...

good luck

adore79

Hi and welcome to SR. Good for you for reaching out for help. The Doctor would be a good next step. Good luck.

Impurrfect

Welcome to SR!

I agree with seeing a doctor. You may think this is an overreaction, but alcohol withdrawals can cause some serious health issues and it's best to have a doctor seeing you through it.

I'm sure there are other threads here on what to expect. You can check the alcoholism forum or just search "alcohol withdrawals".

I'm really glad you've realized you have a problem and are here. You will get a lot of support here.

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

mle-sober

I congratulate you for taking the first steps to stop drinking. For recognizing that you are starting to look like your alcoholic family members. I buried my head in the sand for a long, long time. You are to be commended.

I hope you find serenity and sobriety and all the wonderful things that come with it.

I don't really have anything to share in terms of detoxing. Just wanted to write a note of encouragement and recognition.

Mattcake

Welcome to SR

You should definitely see a doctor, it's always a good idea to withdraw from alcohol under medical supervision.

Realizing and admitting that you have a problem is a big step. Given the circumstances and your age, try to find some relief. I was around your age when it dawned on me that I might have a problem, but I refused to do anything about it - big mistake! To state the obvious:

Just as it's never too late to begin recovery, I think it's
certainly never too early either

What are you in for?

Well, lots of good stuff if you are willing to do whatever it takes to address this problem. Try to avoid feeling deprived from alcohol; instead, be grateful for shedding off something that will only bring you even more hard times, ripping your freedom away from you in the process.

Congratulations on reaching out, post a lot, read a lot And take good care of yourself.

Another0

thanks for your support. ive been sober all day and i think im going through the normal symptoms at the moment. my limbs hurt really bad though, i guess that's just my blood thickening up. I sure won't miss the stomach problems once this is all over with. I wish I could afford a doctor, I can't go unless its really serious.

BUTTERFLY-7

and Welcome, and Congrats,for reaching out on time
and for having the courage to analyze, and realize,for what you was
headed for,But your here, and if you really want this sobriety
it could be yours, you just have to follow up with a Doc
so he could give you personal evaluation,

and then your Doc,and you can take it from there
and for the mean time the symptoms you are going to be facing before you get
to see^^ your Doc,will be depending on how much you drank, and how rapidly,you drank on a daily basis you would be facing the shakes,
light headed,disoriented,upset stomach,but remember it depends on
how heavy you drank, now if you were a mild drinker it won't be that bad
to sleep trough the night, depending on your immune system
but that's before you go to see your Doc,so Buckle up kiddo
and remember take this learning experience and run with it
and learn from it,God Bless

I will Be:praying for you

Anna

Hi and Welcome,

I'm glad you found us!

Another0

i think i actually found this site from a link from wikipedia or something. i was clicking around on withdrawal there and found this site.

NewDayNow

Hi Another,

Please keep us updated.

Ed