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Old 02-19-2014, 03:03 PM
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Hi,

I discovered this forum while searching for what to expect at alcohol detox. I still have questions. So anyone with general advice, please chime in. I enter detox tomorrow morning on the recommendation of my physician.

Just a little about me. I had once abstained from alcohol for an entire year to prepare for a military school. Since I have started drinking again, my life has become about alcohol. I write a beer blog, am known in my local beer community, and plan my activities around alcohol. I thought I had it under control because I only drank on weekends.

Lately, I've been hitting it so hard on weekends that by the middle of the work week, I was experiencing terrible withdrawals. This culminated last night. I was catching a cold and instead of beautiful rest, I experienced hallucinations, "shocks" (which seriously may have been seizures), and a racing heart beat. I hardly slept and I "woke" up as sick as I have ever been. I visited my doctor this morning, and he recommended detox.

I also have persistent PTSD and social anxiety; neither of which have ever been diagnosed or treated (other than self-medication with beer).

I am presently a wreck, and trying to pull it together. I am here to seek advice and support. Thank you.
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Old 02-19-2014, 03:06 PM
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Welcome! Just keep posting. We got ya.
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Old 02-19-2014, 03:09 PM
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Hi WBoarder
You'll find a lot of support and a few ideas too.

Obvious you have a few big lifestyle decisions facing you - but you're not alone here

Welcome to SR

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Welcome to the family.

You are smart to go to detox. They will make sure you are comfortable and safe while detoxing.

I'm glad you found us.
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Welcome WBoarder.
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Old 02-19-2014, 03:28 PM
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Glad to have you with us WBoarder. You're not alone.

I'm so glad you're under a doctor's care & are going to detox. The symptoms you describe sound scary. Thankfully you never have to feel this way again. I hope you'll let us know how it goes.
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Old 02-19-2014, 03:42 PM
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Hi and welcome. Going to inpatient detox was one of the best decisions I made. Physical withdrawals were comfortable with medication I was given. Lots of support here to help you along.
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Welcome to SR, WBoarder. You will find much support here. All the best with your detox and keep us posted on your progress. You are taking a huge step in the right direction.
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Old 02-19-2014, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SoberLeigh View Post
Welcome to SR, WBoarder. You will find much support here. All the best with your detox and keep us posted on your progress. You are taking a huge step in the right direction.
As I find writing therapeutic, I imagine I'll be fairly transparent during the process.

Thank you for the warm welcome all.
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Old 02-19-2014, 04:02 PM
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Welcome to SR! I agree that writing really helps with healing.
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Old 02-19-2014, 07:36 PM
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Tomorrow is the day, but tonight I sinned. I was so fearful of how horrible last night was that I drank tonight. I considered it a last "hurrah." I feel like such a bad person. Worse, I did something I have never done, and took a sleeping pill after drinking. This may be indicative to how badly last night went, and the extent I am diving to avoid the same. I am sure I am not the first, but I am so excited for detox, so as o overcome this cycle.
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Old 02-20-2014, 02:55 PM
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I visited the D-Tox facility this morning and met with a doctor and a counselor. I was given Altivan for anxiety and Trazodone to help sleep, and allowed to detox at home. I committed to sobriety and joined my provider's counseling program. My first group session is tomorrow night. I am looking forward to this new life.
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Old 02-20-2014, 03:01 PM
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Sounds great WB. It will be wonderful to be free of it.
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Old 02-21-2014, 02:25 PM
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First group session tonight!
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