sark

So today will be my first night that I will not be drinking. Not sure how it is going to go but I am already anxious and feel a bit jittery. I threw out my alcohol so I would not be tempted. I am very scared of the withdrawals. What should I be worried about. Should I stick it out or see my doctor?

nandm

detoxing can be dangerous. I would recommend speaking to your physician if you are concerned you might go through it.

Terminally Unique

Ideally, a tapered medical detox is the easiest and safest, but at the very least, you may want to have someone stay with you in case things go south. They should have some alcohol with them in case they do.

Mentium

Although alcoholism is not necessarily dependent upon the volume you consume, I think withdrawal experiences are. I was hooked on a couple of bottles of wine a night and could not break that cycle. For me it was as nightmarish as if I was consuming a couple of bottles of spirits. However although I experienced withdrawal symptoms they were not severe.

If you have been consuming large amounts of spirits I would seek medical help, however if your consumption was more akin to mine you may well be fine. I didn't seek help, though a valium or two might have been welcome that first three or four days!

Good luck!

Zebra1275

I would advise seeking medical help. One of the problems you might encounter is seizures. If you have a seizure you are not in a position to drive yourself to ER.

Bikeguy

How are you doing today Sark?

sark

Well last night was rough. Did not sleep well. I sweat slot of the night. I was hot but cold at the same time. Almost like I was coming down with the flu. This morning my head hurts and I still feel chilly.

I am feel good that I did not pick up a drink last night. I wanted one so bad but I did it! No well see how today goes.

Bikeguy

I remember the hot/cold spells clearly, I would be wrapped in a blanket but have an ice pack on my head.....not fun at all. Stay strong, drink lots of water and if you need to go to the hospital. You can do this!

cb1

good job sark!!

Missy7

Good for you! Take it easy and eat well. Eat whatever you want today and tomorrow then start shifting to think about your diet. You can obviously do this. Congratulations.

doggonecarl

Hang in there, Sark. Those thought of drinking can seem overwhelming. Just understand that you've rewired your brain to "need" alcohol. Now the brain (the addictive voice) is telling you to give it some.

Don't.

The only way to get through this is to get through it...without drinking.

sark

Thank you all for the replies. I ended up going to the doctors and got prescribed something to help me get through this for a few days. Day two today.

silly

Good choice, sark. Detoxing isn't fun. I remember the cold sweats, sleepless nights, shaking hands and dizzy spells all too well. Not to worry, it'll get better after a few days!

Bikeguy

Glad you got some help for yourself Sark, I hope the meds the doctor prescribed are helping. Let us know how things are going? One day at a time, keep up the good work!

Dee74

good move Sark. Congrats on day 2.

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recoverywfaith

to SR and congrats on your sobriety.

IndaMiricale

Congrats glad to hear you saw the doc, those meds will help and keep you safe, myself I have wound up in the ICU from detox, and my last one I went to the ER

Glad your here look foward to your posts.

Myself I have 16 days

Mentium

Good going Sark! If mild flu is the worst of it - then its a breeze right!?

Eight days here and feeling a whole lot better. In fact feeling pretty darn good!