xJustAGirlx

Hello Everyone..

My name is Alicia.. Today is the 1st day of going cold turkey from drinking.. I'm starting to experience a few withdraws..A heavy binge drinker..During the evening and mostly at night I'll drink until I pass out..
I never thought it was becoming an issue until I noticed myself hiding while I took gulps out of the bottle.. Drinking a pint or more within a couple hours..
I'm irritated and have had terrible tummy problems and sleepy..
I've been a bit scared reading horror stories of withdraws.. I'm scared but I have hope..A hope that I can live and be happy with out alcohol..

Thanks for listening. . Here's to a new start..

jryan19982

Tummy problems yeah... Usually get those after a good night of drinking because of the hang over and then once I start drinking again the troubles go away... Now that you are sober and not getting that first drink in you to right the ship is making you notice them more.

Make sure you keep up your fluid intake. Get some pedialyte it will help hydrate you big time... Eat a few light meals for the next few days, maybe chicken noodle soup so it works double duty and helps hydrate you.

Yoga can help with your stress and anxiety and feelings of unwell. Make sure you get out of your house into the fresh air and dont keep yourself couped up.

Day 1 sucks, but it gets easier and better. Welcome.

Dee74

Hi and welcome JustAGirl

Congrats on day one.
I hope you'll not suffer too badly - if you feel concerned at all, do seek medical attention - even the ER

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SoberLeigh

Welcome, JustAGirl, to SR; glad you found us. And what Dee said ^^^^^^.

Soberwolf

Welcome to the forum Justagirl

I agree with what D said

Hevyn

Great to meet you Alicia.

Yes, it does sneak up on us. I managed to control it for years, but ended up completely dependent on it. I was drinking every day when I found SR. I'm glad you're taking a look at what it's doing to your life - and taking action.

Dharmabum2012

Welcome and good for you for making the right start, It won't be easy but I've noticed the nice people around here are a good group to hang around when you're feeling tempted.

hunterismia

What dharmabum said. I was having cravings yesterday and everyone on here helped a lot. It saved me.

FreeOwl

You made a great decision coming here and sharing honestly!

It's a fantastic start to heading off the inevitable downward spiral that can be so hard to get out of.

Welcome and congratulations!

least

Welcome to the family.

Tamerua

Welcome! You can do this! Be good to yourself during this time and if you're concerned call a doc or urgent care. Oh yea, and post around here!

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lostinthetrees

Hello and welcome, Alicia.

Tall Dawg

Welcome Alicia! You can do this!!!

OklaBH

Welcome ! You can do it!

Inchworm

Welcome, JustAGirl! Take care of yourself -drink water, herbal teas - and don't hesitate to get medical help if it gets too bad. We're here.

Wastinglife

Welcome Alicia. I was the same type of drinker as you. I became a sneaky drinker in front of others and a full on binger alone at night. It's no way to live. Now is always a good time to quit.

happyandfree

Welcome alecia....you are making the right decision. The beginning is tough but you can do it and you'll be so happy you did. Like others have said, please see your dr if you are concerned.

HeartsAfire

Welcome to the best decision you ever made. Jump in when you can. We're here for you & vice versa.

SoberComposer

Big Congratulations!! Welcome to SR

There are so many wonderful and supportive people here!

MythOfSisyphus

Welcome to SR, xJustAGirlx! It's good to have you with us.