Missinglife

Woke up this morning drenched I'm sweat and shaking.. Decided last night that I am going to try and stop drinking.. Ruining my life.. Any advice on how to get through the first week, heard that is the worst of witdrawal?

deeker

Water, and sweets for cravings. Sometimes we need to remember how bad it was to withdraw so we don't go back. Be careful though, maybe talk to your doctor, u don't want to have a seizure.

rainyengland

Hi - congrats on day 1

first few days were worse for me ,day 1 was horrid - its does get better i promise!

Keep fluids in - water,juice etc - your probably really dehydrated

good luck and huge congrats on day 1 - awesome!

visch1

Welcome. I needed to remember that I wouldn't need to go through this again if I didn't pick up the first drink. Simple, not easy in the beginning. Try reading a lot of the posts here for support. AA has a very good track record. Ask for help in different ways. Being honest with myself helped a lot along with being sick and tired of the same old every day. It works IF we work it. BE WELL

Missinglife

Deeker mentioned seizures, I was to the Doc last week and he gave me a benzo.. Will this work and how common are seizures? Scared as all hetch, I have no one to talk to besides you guys at the moment... I have seen a counsler in the past and probly will contact her again...

Thanks....

Topherrm

Congrats on day 1!! I myself am on day seven. Unspent the first few days chillin on the couch with a blanket and a huge glass of water plying games in my phone and watching Hulu. Just don't give in ton that urge to drink. When you feel like you want a drink, do something else that gives you pleasure. Good luck! We are here fit ya! And you can always message me if your having a hard time b