trustinginHim

I committed to stop drinking in the middle of the night. I'm not sure why I started but I'm certain that if I continue my relationships will end. Any advice

dybehfar

Good decision. Especially if you care about losing those relationships.

Give us a bit more background of your drinking career and we can provide better advice. First and foremost, quitting can be dangerous depeding on how long and how much you drank, so if you start to feel really bad get to a doctor.

For me the first 7 - 10 days were the worst part. After that clarity sets in and things started to return to relatively "normal". Stay here and read about what many of us have gone through. Learn about the mechanisms of aclohol and addiction. The more you know, the better you will be prepared.


Welcome to SR. Glad you are here with us.

Dee74

welcome to SR trustinginHim

Best advice I can give you is to read around and post as much as you like - you'll find a lot of support here

D

Citrus

Welcome and congrats on deciding to quit drinking. I've only been here today but I think being here is a great step in the right direction. Good luck to you.

Delilah1

I echo Dee's advice about reading and posting. Welcome to SR!!

Zube

TH-

Welcome
Advice? Keep making great decisions.

Zube

Thepatman

That feeling of misery will slowlly subside as you grow stronger in sobriety. Pride is what you will feel instead. Glad you found us ;-)

trustinginHim

I am new to this forum. I joined in April but wasn't successful in understanding how it worked. How long does it take to feel better once you stop drinking

lilgolden73

Welcome!! HAng around here like the other 2 said, lots of info and support!

trustinginHim

I have struggled with alcohol for a long time. I try to give it up and I just fail again and again. I know its not rational to keep doing this. I make a commitment - I will never drink again and I will never change my mind. Hard part is I don't feel supported in this decision. Im shamed by it. Alcohol is the huge issue in my family

trustinginHim

I already am feeling a bit better. drinking lots of water. I drank 4 bottles of wine yesterday and I only remember the first 3 glasses.

Dee74

I moved another post you made to this forum - it was getting lost in the other thread.

it depends - for some its a day, for others it's a few days...for me by the end it was a week.

Things will get better - hang in there

D

trustinginHim

Are there any foods that are better than others for healing after drinking so much. I just feel really weak and shaky

sugarbear1

Treat yourself as if you have a stomach virus, your body needs to heal.

If you can eat a "real meal" of meat, veggies and a little mashed potatoes, do it. Eat healthfully. Sleep or rest. Drink water. Your body needs to heal.

Patsy22

Protein is good. Keep on in there. It is a cliche but it will come in time and if it is meant to be it will happen. Agree lots of water. But no alcohol flavoured stews, etc. The alcohol burns off but the flavour is still there. You need to find a drink you like that is not alcoholic.

Dave42001

You just need to eat something.. Make some toast and some soup.. Just keep nibbling..

tomsteve

got any plans for after the physical symptoms are over?

Thepatman

You can treat yourself to a bit of sugar in the first days/weeks. Best thing is to eat what you crave for. Your body knows and will tell you. ;-)

gr8t2bme

Chocolate helps me with cravings.

trustinginHim

I made a veggie drink and that seems to be helping along with ginger tea. Plans for after these physical symptoms are past are to honor my commitment to never drink again and never change my mind. I am starting yoga again and think that will help me finding balance and healing.