Introduction
Introduction
I have been an alcaholic as long as i can remember although i never new/recognised it untill the last 10 years or so. I am 45 years of age and started drinking at the age of 14. I have lived a relatively normal/functioning and some would say quite successfull life having a wife and children, my own house and being self employed. I just allways drank alot.
I am starting to feel the negative health effects of years of alcahol consumption and know deep down that i must stop if i want to live and enjoy a healthy and fullfilled life moving forward.
I stopped cold turkey 2 days ago and are really doing it tough with lack of quality sleep, itchies, sweats, headaches lack of concentration etc.
I know its only two days however, I just thought i would make an initial post now and one every now and again to gain some support and advice along the road to recovery. Also though my posts may be able to help someone else that reads this forum in the future. Thanks for reading
I am starting to feel the negative health effects of years of alcahol consumption and know deep down that i must stop if i want to live and enjoy a healthy and fullfilled life moving forward.
I stopped cold turkey 2 days ago and are really doing it tough with lack of quality sleep, itchies, sweats, headaches lack of concentration etc.
I know its only two days however, I just thought i would make an initial post now and one every now and again to gain some support and advice along the road to recovery. Also though my posts may be able to help someone else that reads this forum in the future. Thanks for reading
Welcome Pedro, glad you came and shared your story. You'll find a great bunch of people here and many good resources to help in your recovery. You may also want to see your doctor if you've gone cold turkey after that many years of drinking. Withdrawal can be dangerous and get worse at a moment notice.
Thanks Dee and Scott- I am a little embaraced to seek medical or family assistance as that would bring to light the seriousness of my problem. Although i am feeling the side effects i think i will just monitor it for another day or two. I always have someone around me in case. Thanks again.
Pedro,
I drank for 40 years. I felt exactly the same way as you, about trying to keep my addiction concealed. Eventually I slammed into a wall, metaphorically speaking. I had to admit I needed help to quit. By then everyone at work, in my family, and others around me knew I had an addiction problem. I was the only one thinking I had it concealed.
You have the opportunity to cut it clean now, and save yourself the personal wreckage I went through. If you are on the same path as me, or even headed in a similar direction, it will very likely happen.
AA IS ANONYMOUS. You can go to meetings, develop a Sober network, get a sponsor, and get out clean NOW. There is also AVRT. Go to the AVRT website and do the Crash Course. Here is the Link: Rational Recovery | The Crash Course On AVRT
Pedro, get Clean and Sober NOW. After I got free from putting the poison in myself, after about 2 to 3 months or so, it was hard to believe the difference in I recognized in myself. You CAN do it NOW. Why wait until you are forced into open humiliation before everyone you are hoping to conceal this from? What you have to gain is a NEW LIFE!
I would like to hear from you as you progress, hopefully in Sobriety.
I drank for 40 years. I felt exactly the same way as you, about trying to keep my addiction concealed. Eventually I slammed into a wall, metaphorically speaking. I had to admit I needed help to quit. By then everyone at work, in my family, and others around me knew I had an addiction problem. I was the only one thinking I had it concealed.
You have the opportunity to cut it clean now, and save yourself the personal wreckage I went through. If you are on the same path as me, or even headed in a similar direction, it will very likely happen.
AA IS ANONYMOUS. You can go to meetings, develop a Sober network, get a sponsor, and get out clean NOW. There is also AVRT. Go to the AVRT website and do the Crash Course. Here is the Link: Rational Recovery | The Crash Course On AVRT
Pedro, get Clean and Sober NOW. After I got free from putting the poison in myself, after about 2 to 3 months or so, it was hard to believe the difference in I recognized in myself. You CAN do it NOW. Why wait until you are forced into open humiliation before everyone you are hoping to conceal this from? What you have to gain is a NEW LIFE!
I would like to hear from you as you progress, hopefully in Sobriety.
RDBplus3
Thanks for your advice and i am really motivated to give up the drink. My last drink was Sunday night 7th April which i used as a last farewell and toasted myself to sobriety. So i am now into day 4. My family are noticing that there is no beer in my hand when i get home from work!
Last night i actually slept a little bit so the toxins must be slowly disappearing although i did have a 5mg Valium which in the past has help assist with depression and i was a little moody yesterday. Does anyone know if Valium is OK to take during detox?
Still have a headache although it seems to be getting less intense. The itches and sweats are still with me though.
I am at work and functioning and really excited about moving forward with this. I am trying to plan a weekend that will keep me busy to break the usual cycle of drinking.
I am actually living in Australia so i may have to look for AA/Avert over here.
Thanks again for your advice and support.
Thanks for your advice and i am really motivated to give up the drink. My last drink was Sunday night 7th April which i used as a last farewell and toasted myself to sobriety. So i am now into day 4. My family are noticing that there is no beer in my hand when i get home from work!
Last night i actually slept a little bit so the toxins must be slowly disappearing although i did have a 5mg Valium which in the past has help assist with depression and i was a little moody yesterday. Does anyone know if Valium is OK to take during detox?
Still have a headache although it seems to be getting less intense. The itches and sweats are still with me though.
I am at work and functioning and really excited about moving forward with this. I am trying to plan a weekend that will keep me busy to break the usual cycle of drinking.
I am actually living in Australia so i may have to look for AA/Avert over here.
Thanks again for your advice and support.
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