TinaCthruU

Hi All. My name is Tina and I'm an alcoholic. Today is my 9th day sober and I still feel like sh!t. I have been hospialized twice for withdrawl from alcohol. I decided to go it alone this time, so I had no benzo's to help me. I haven't slept more than 8 hrs in 8 days. I bought some Valerian Root and Melatonin yesterday and took it before bed...feel asleep for maybe 30 minutes. I am exausted, shaking trying to type right now and instead of high BP, mine is very low...around 110 over 60. Anyway, I would appreciate any support received. I thought I would feel better by now. Is it because I have tried detoxing before that it's taking longer now? At least I know I have hit my rock bottom. I pray every day, all throughout the day to feel better. I know I evenually will. I am rambling now. Hope everyone has a blessed, sober day!

Taking5

Withdrawal does get worse over time, even if you haven't drank as much or as long. This is called "kindling".

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Kindling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

TinaCthruU

Thank you! I read about that... Now dealing with it.

Spinach

Keep going.
Be careful with valerian root if your livers a bit worn!!
Check your Dr about BP drop.
All the best
John

artsoul

Welcome Tina!

I hope you start feeling better soon! I remember how frustrating the insomnia was and how tired I felt. It gets better though, so hang in there and take care of yourself (lots of vitamins!)

Glad you've decided to join us!:day6

2granddaughters

Tina, are you going to AA meetings?

Wishing you the best.

Bob R

TinaCthruU

Not yet. I plan to.

NewBeginning010

Hi Tina, you will find a lot of support here for your new recovery. You can do this

Anna

Tina, Welcome!

If you are concerned about your symptoms, please don't hesitate to get medical help.

I'm glad you found us and that you have decided to live a sober life.

seanie1888

Hi Tina and welcome, I hope you feel better soon, it really is bad but it will get better, write down how you feel each day, it will help reading over it, of how bad you felt when your tempted to drink again :-)

bskeys1404

And again my own personal opinion .Get to feeling better first then start going to meetings. Even the Big Book says we have to get physicaly well before we can mentally get well. But when you get to feeling up to going I highly recommend it. And going when you don't feel so great can definitely make you feel better sometimes.

katrinka

Don't give up, Tina! I think you should check with a doctor if your symptoms get any worse but it sounds like you're committed. One of the things that keeps me sober is that I don't want to go through withdrawals again. Keep thinking to yourself that this will be the last time.

sugarbear1

Welcome to SR!

smacked

Welcome. You wont die from lack of sleep, as much as it might feel like it. Obviously see a doc if you're worried about your health.

neferkamichael

I'm 1 year 10 months sober quite a bit, and just suffered through it. It gets better as the days go by, it honestly does.

hypochondriac

Welcome Tina I hope you feel better soon. It is still early days so I'm sure you will but do not hesitate to get medical help if you feel you need it x

RecoverinRich

Tina, I know little about withdrawal but I've fought sleeplessness my whole life. There's a 2-step program that helped me:

1. If you can't sleep, get out of bed. Get back in when your a$$ is dragging.
2. Get out of bed at the same time every day for two weeks and get sun on your face

It's Spring out there. Savor it. It's a new beginning for you too. Take it easy and God bless.

Zebra1275

Welcome!

You don't need to be hospitalized to get medical help with detox. I went into a "Promptcare" walk in clinic twice for help. Both times I emerged with some valium to help me and the whole process took only a couple of hours.

Gerbosko

I also suffered from the lack of sleep in early recovery, TinaCthruU. To add to this, I was living with loud roommates that didn't respect that I had to work the next morning. I had stress and the lack of sleep in early sobriety and let me tell you, I'm very glad I stuck through it sober or else I wouldn't be where I am today. The insomnia does go away, I forgot how long it took me, but I think it was a few weeks, sadly. However, each day I would start getting a better nights rest. It's frustrating, it sucks, and it'll drive you wild, but the future holds so much more for you when you're sober.