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I'm new to soberierty and having a hard time. I have been drinking excessively for about 6 years. I have been sober since 11/30/09 and I think this is the longest I have gone in 6 years without a drink. I'M SCARED! I have been feeling ok until today. Nasty headache, incredibly fatigued, shaky, anxious, irritable, and extremely foggy. I can't seem to remember something someone told me an hour ago. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get through this without going back to the bottle?? How long will this last?!
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Thanks Dee74! I actually went to my doctor a couple weeks ago and she was the one who encouraged, well demanded, that I quit drinking. After a week or so of teater tottering around I made the decision Monday morning, after a very rough week of drinking, that I have no other choice but to get sober. Going back to see her tomorrow. I will discuss my symptoms. Just not feeling well and I keep thinking a beer will make me feel better.....
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Hi Gottagive, and welcome to SR
yes, try and hang on if you can, it will get better.
good for you for making the decision to stop drinking..a huge first step...
drink lots of water if you can manage it and keep lots of hard candy handy..it will help replace all the calories your body was getting from the booze
yes, try and hang on if you can, it will get better.
good for you for making the decision to stop drinking..a huge first step...
drink lots of water if you can manage it and keep lots of hard candy handy..it will help replace all the calories your body was getting from the booze
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Welcome to SR...
Good to know you will check with your doctor.
For now....
try to drink water and Gatorade is also good
to flush out toxins. Cut out caffeine ..eat lightly.
Rest if you can't sleep....warm shower or bath relaxes
and aspirin works for aches.
Don't hesitate to call your doctor tonight if you
get worried.
Glad you joined our recovery community...
Good to know you will check with your doctor.
For now....
try to drink water and Gatorade is also good
to flush out toxins. Cut out caffeine ..eat lightly.
Rest if you can't sleep....warm shower or bath relaxes
and aspirin works for aches.
Don't hesitate to call your doctor tonight if you
get worried.
Glad you joined our recovery community...
Its time for bed
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Having a beer is not moving forward... it will keep you in hell. Detoxing is very uncomfortable and dangerous depending on the individual. Be smart and talk with your Doc.
Just so you know I had every symptom you are describing on more than one detoxing episode. Don't cave in, it will keep you trapped in the cycle of hell. Hang on and hang around
Just so you know I had every symptom you are describing on more than one detoxing episode. Don't cave in, it will keep you trapped in the cycle of hell. Hang on and hang around
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