Day 10, just left the hospital
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Richmond VA
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Day 10, just left the hospital
Despite people warning me of it's potential effects a week and half ago I decided to quit cold turkey. I had done it before and thought I knew what to expect. A few days later I went to the doctor because I was hearing music and voices that I knew were not real. He assured me that this was a common side effect of quitting heavy drinking. He gave me three days worth of meds to help me relax and sleep. I felt much better and as of late have been eating well and sleeping well. I thought I was in the clear.
Late last night I was on my computer when I became light headed. My body became very tense and I fell onto my bed. My roommate entered and asked me if I was okay, but I don't remember the conversation. He dragged me out of my bed and took me to the hospital. I had haven a seizure. While common early, this happened over a week later. This time they gave me two weeks of medication to avoid this happening again. When I got home I found my computer monitor and speakers on the floor. I had kicked them over and don't remember it. My roommate heard the crash and that's why he checked on me.
Let this be a warning to any heavy drinker that decides to quit on their own. I feel foolish right now that so many people gave me advice but I ignored it. I felt as if "that'll never happen to me". I just got back from an hour long walk where I vowed to myself to never let this happen again. I'm 31 and won't make it to 40 if I keep this up.
On a side note, Merry Christmas SR. I hope everyone is having a safe and sober holiday.
Late last night I was on my computer when I became light headed. My body became very tense and I fell onto my bed. My roommate entered and asked me if I was okay, but I don't remember the conversation. He dragged me out of my bed and took me to the hospital. I had haven a seizure. While common early, this happened over a week later. This time they gave me two weeks of medication to avoid this happening again. When I got home I found my computer monitor and speakers on the floor. I had kicked them over and don't remember it. My roommate heard the crash and that's why he checked on me.
Let this be a warning to any heavy drinker that decides to quit on their own. I feel foolish right now that so many people gave me advice but I ignored it. I felt as if "that'll never happen to me". I just got back from an hour long walk where I vowed to myself to never let this happen again. I'm 31 and won't make it to 40 if I keep this up.
On a side note, Merry Christmas SR. I hope everyone is having a safe and sober holiday.
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Glad you're ok! Must have been quite a scare.
Good warning and heads up to other too. I didn't realize until I went to detox and insurance covers most if not all if it. Definitely worth it to be more comfortable and monitored during the critical time.
Good warning and heads up to other too. I didn't realize until I went to detox and insurance covers most if not all if it. Definitely worth it to be more comfortable and monitored during the critical time.
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