Second Sober Day
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Second Sober Day
Today is day #2. I feel GREAT!!!!!!!
I slept more soundly than I have in weeks. I can't even remember sleeping that good. And last night I was worried I wouldn't fall asleep - but thankfully husband put on the Charlie Rose show and that did it!!
I've been reading this book, Moments of Clarity. Really good, full of personal stories of addictions of all types. Helps me realize I'm not alone.
I slept more soundly than I have in weeks. I can't even remember sleeping that good. And last night I was worried I wouldn't fall asleep - but thankfully husband put on the Charlie Rose show and that did it!!
I've been reading this book, Moments of Clarity. Really good, full of personal stories of addictions of all types. Helps me realize I'm not alone.
Keep the faith Lost! Doing well!
The Winner Takes It All!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Lost3000 
Today is day #2. I feel GREAT!!!!!!!
I slept more soundly than I have in weeks. I can't even remember sleeping that good. And last night I was worried I wouldn't fall asleep - but thankfully husband put on the Charlie Rose show and that did it!!
I've been reading this book, Moments of Clarity. Really good, full of personal stories of addictions of all types. Helps me realize I'm not alone.
I slept more soundly than I have in weeks. I can't even remember sleeping that good. And last night I was worried I wouldn't fall asleep - but thankfully husband put on the Charlie Rose show and that did it!!
I've been reading this book, Moments of Clarity. Really good, full of personal stories of addictions of all types. Helps me realize I'm not alone.
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I can only dream of day 200. For now I'll just think of today. I have been routing around the forums. I really like it here. Thanks for your post!
Originally Posted by ProfessorFudger
Just trawling through these forums daily is good therapy too, if you feel good on day 2 imagine how you will feel on day 200!
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Day 2 for me as well. Feeling better already, both physically and about myself. I am happy for your good sleep. Your body was likely very happy with you for that. I haven't been so fortunate yet. I usually pass out around 9 or 10. The last 2 nights I fell aspleep around 2:30am. I don't feel all that tired though, better than being half drunk still. Hang in there. As someone that has had weeks and months over sobriety mixed in with my years of drunkeness, it only gets better and better, until you screw up and have to start over.
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Thanks Humbled, good luck to you too!!
One thing I used to do, pre-drunkenness, is do pushups until I couldn't any longer. That did the trick and put me right to sleep.
One thing I used to do, pre-drunkenness, is do pushups until I couldn't any longer. That did the trick and put me right to sleep.
Originally Posted by Humbled77
Day 2 for me as well. Feeling better already, both physically and about myself. I am happy for your good sleep. Your body was likely very happy with you for that. I haven't been so fortunate yet. I usually pass out around 9 or 10. The last 2 nights I fell aspleep around 2:30am. I don't feel all that tired though, better than being half drunk still. Hang in there. As someone that has had weeks and months over sobriety mixed in with my years of drunkeness, it only gets better and better, until you screw up and have to start over.
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Day 2, actually night 2, I felt like throwing myself through a plate glass window. Insomnia, leg cramps, night sweats, shakes, 45 minutes of sleep maybe, etc...
Little did I know that the Charlie Rose Show could have hepled me through that night of hell. Note to self.
LOL
Great Job...
Zube
Little did I know that the Charlie Rose Show could have hepled me through that night of hell. Note to self.
LOL
Great Job...
Zube
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@ IrishEyes 88
Yes. I'm on day 7, and it was rough this time (did it last November also). I had night sweats - all over, including my legs and feet all through nights 2 and 3. Headache, feeling 'icky', nausea, stiff neck and shoulders, insomnia, loss of appetite, backache, stomach cramps. All mild enough, but I did feel off. But each day these got better. Today I feel wonderful. A friend who hasn't seen me since before I quit remarked on how well I look. My skin is clear, my face isn't puffy and I don't have huge swollen eye bags. I've got tons of energy and motivation to do all the things I've been ignoring for a while. My head is clear, my thoughts aren't all jumbled up, and I won my first game of online scrabble against my mother in law for the first time in months. In fact, she accused me of cheating!! (Not so!!). I'm enjoying my night time book instead of forgetting what I read. I'm talking with my husband instead of avoiding him. I'm playing with my kids. I smell good.
I read your first posting on another thread about quitting cold turkey. I must plead with you to listen to the voices of experience here. You don't say how much you drank/drink but their caution in quitting cold turkey is very sensible advice. It really can kill you if you do it without medical supervision. I was stupid doing it myself, but I took the risk. Daft. It was quite a frightening experience and I know I don't EVER want to go through it again. I know what we Europeans are like (I AM assuming you are one! I'm a Brit and I totally understand the way we avoid going to the doctor at all costs) but I really think you should check in with the doc just to make sure you are safe doing this. Good luck and keep posting!!
Yes. I'm on day 7, and it was rough this time (did it last November also). I had night sweats - all over, including my legs and feet all through nights 2 and 3. Headache, feeling 'icky', nausea, stiff neck and shoulders, insomnia, loss of appetite, backache, stomach cramps. All mild enough, but I did feel off. But each day these got better. Today I feel wonderful. A friend who hasn't seen me since before I quit remarked on how well I look. My skin is clear, my face isn't puffy and I don't have huge swollen eye bags. I've got tons of energy and motivation to do all the things I've been ignoring for a while. My head is clear, my thoughts aren't all jumbled up, and I won my first game of online scrabble against my mother in law for the first time in months. In fact, she accused me of cheating!! (Not so!!). I'm enjoying my night time book instead of forgetting what I read. I'm talking with my husband instead of avoiding him. I'm playing with my kids. I smell good.
I read your first posting on another thread about quitting cold turkey. I must plead with you to listen to the voices of experience here. You don't say how much you drank/drink but their caution in quitting cold turkey is very sensible advice. It really can kill you if you do it without medical supervision. I was stupid doing it myself, but I took the risk. Daft. It was quite a frightening experience and I know I don't EVER want to go through it again. I know what we Europeans are like (I AM assuming you are one! I'm a Brit and I totally understand the way we avoid going to the doctor at all costs) but I really think you should check in with the doc just to make sure you are safe doing this. Good luck and keep posting!!
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Originally Posted by Zube
Irish Eyes. Horrible Withdrawls until Day 3 when I saw my Dr. and got some help with withdrawl meds.
Wish that I would have seen the doc before day one.
Zube
Wish that I would have seen the doc before day one.
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JWilly-
I would definitely advise seeing your Dr. and let him know that you are specifically concerned with alcohol withdrawl and physical detox. Your Dr. will take this serious, as alcohol withdrawl can sometimes result in death if not treated.
Good luck on the Cinco de Mayo!!
Zube
I would definitely advise seeing your Dr. and let him know that you are specifically concerned with alcohol withdrawl and physical detox. Your Dr. will take this serious, as alcohol withdrawl can sometimes result in death if not treated.
Good luck on the Cinco de Mayo!!
Zube
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