dan5555

Hey friends,

I am currently on day 8 of being sober after 12 years of binge drinking and I have some questions because I am really worried at the moment!!!

My anxiety and foggy head seem to be getting worst the last few days... is this normal??

Day 3,4,5 i was fine and happy but the last few days i feel like I have made a turn for the worst and I would just like a reassurance that this is normal so that i can stop worrying.

Any advive /help would be greatly appreciated!!

Dan

Kez

yes it is,, but it kicked in for me after day 3, im on day 13 now, hang in there itll pass, i went to see a natropath because when i was drinking i suffered real real real bad anxiety like i was gonna die ****,, but she told me that most alcoholics are deficient in magnesium so she put me on it and i am so much better with the anxiety now,,,, im not suggesting you go out and buy some magnesium, but do go and see a natropath or gp or something... and good on you for making a start to a new life....

dan5555

Kez, thanks for the quick reply....

I went to see my doctor who put me on Ativan, it helps a bit but I would prefer something more natural so I'll suggest magnesium when i go see him on monday

tallcactus

((dan))
Congradulations on the 8 sober days. Keep going.
Visit any vitamin row and but some B vitamins, drink lots of H2O.
That head will clear.
Stay strong.

Kez

yep good stuff do it,, i take it in powder form in juice,, it doesnt taste to bad either....

Sikkisirus

Congrats on day 8 Chamomile tea is good herbal tea for restlessness

chrisinaustin

Were you honest with your doctor about your alcohol use? I'm very surprised that any doctor would prescribe atavan to someone in recovery.

That bring said, I was given benzodiazipines as part of my inpatient detox protocol under 24-hour medical supervision, and yea, I was hella foggy.

dan5555

The doctor I am seeing is part of my counselling sessions. I am following an outpatient detox/recovery plan and I was totally honest with my councellor and doctor from day 1. They said that it was totally normal to use Ativan for withdrawal, as i was worried about taking them, and they have given me a plan of when i should take them and reduce gradually. My last day on ativan is tomorrow where i will just take half pill b bed time. .5 mg

Its the only thing that helps with the anxiety at thee moment

Thanks

thirtybubba

Congratulations on day 8!

Every detox is different--from personal experience. In different people, it's bound to have even more variations, so I wouldn't worry about the anxiety too much right now. You're seeing a counselor, right? Keep them up to date on that. Plus, if your last ativan is tomorrow, you've probably been slowly coming off of them, which means you're body/mind is being less numbed and more exposed to the reality that it's gonna have to deal with.

I had a similar thing my last few days of the benzos they gave me.

Take care,
TB

CarolD

Please check out this info.....

Post Acute Withdrawl - Relapse Prevention Specialists - TLC The Living Center

Well done on your new sobriety

Hevyn

Hi dan! Don't be discouraged - I was all over the place, emotionally and physically, for about 6 mos. Everything straightened out & continues to improve. Good that you're under a doctor's care, though. Congratulatins on your new beginning.

Dee74

Hi Dan

Welcome
Lots of good advice here, so I won't add to it

Keep seeing that Dr though - and keep posting
D

mariechi

Welcome to SR, a really great place to be!

My counselor said the foggy head, anxiety, etc, was VERY common. He also mentioned I might get the clumsies... yep. Some physical exercise is good for the anxiety. Congratulations on your decision and new life!

c49

c49

You may want to consider some exercise too. Many of us find it helpful with anxiety and depression.

I swear a good hour of exercise in sobriety is as effective as xanax... I'm not kidding!

Anna

Hi and Welcome!

I hope you feel better soon!