HI all
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: OKlahoma City, Ok
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HI all
I am a recovering addict. Been sober for almost 8 years.
I am currently a temp. sponser for a friend who is addicted to alcohol.
She is not having much luck in finding a detox. Is there anything I can recommend to her to help her with the withdrawals? I know detox from alcohol can be deadly, so I am worried.
ANy help would be appreciated!
I am currently a temp. sponser for a friend who is addicted to alcohol.
She is not having much luck in finding a detox. Is there anything I can recommend to her to help her with the withdrawals? I know detox from alcohol can be deadly, so I am worried.
ANy help would be appreciated!
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: El Paso, Tx
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Hi whitewitch and welcome!
Congrats on your sobriety! Awesome!
Try calling the Salvation Army, they have an excellent deox program and it's usually free.
Here is some info, should she go it alone. Worst part is 3-4 day's I highly suggest she see a doctor first! Keep her hydrated, and watch for the "ER warning signs", extreme nausea, extreme diziness, heart palpatations, and extreme shakes. I sure hope she'll check with a doctor, as they can prescribe a mild sedative, for 5-7 day's to help with the anxiety as well. Wish her luck for us!
http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/withd.../aa000125a.htm
Congrats on your sobriety! Awesome!
Try calling the Salvation Army, they have an excellent deox program and it's usually free.
Here is some info, should she go it alone. Worst part is 3-4 day's I highly suggest she see a doctor first! Keep her hydrated, and watch for the "ER warning signs", extreme nausea, extreme diziness, heart palpatations, and extreme shakes. I sure hope she'll check with a doctor, as they can prescribe a mild sedative, for 5-7 day's to help with the anxiety as well. Wish her luck for us!
http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/withd.../aa000125a.htm
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Originally Posted by Chy
Hi whitewitch and welcome!
Congrats on your sobriety! Awesome!
Try calling the Salvation Army, they have an excellent deox program and it's usually free.
Here is some info, should she go it alone. Worst part is 3-4 day's I highly suggest she see a doctor first! Keep her hydrated, and watch for the "ER warning signs", extreme nausea, extreme diziness, heart palpatations, and extreme shakes. I sure hope she'll check with a doctor, as they can prescribe a mild sedative, for 5-7 day's to help with the anxiety as well. Wish her luck for us!
http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/withd.../aa000125a.htm
Congrats on your sobriety! Awesome!
Try calling the Salvation Army, they have an excellent deox program and it's usually free.
Here is some info, should she go it alone. Worst part is 3-4 day's I highly suggest she see a doctor first! Keep her hydrated, and watch for the "ER warning signs", extreme nausea, extreme diziness, heart palpatations, and extreme shakes. I sure hope she'll check with a doctor, as they can prescribe a mild sedative, for 5-7 day's to help with the anxiety as well. Wish her luck for us!
http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/withd.../aa000125a.htm
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Yukon, Oklahoma
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*raises hand* That would be me.
I will give Salvation Army a call.
I have been severly nauseated today. I can hear my own heart beating when I lay down. I am extremely shaky. I dread tonight, when the insomnia kicks in.
19 hours sober.
I will give Salvation Army a call.
I have been severly nauseated today. I can hear my own heart beating when I lay down. I am extremely shaky. I dread tonight, when the insomnia kicks in.
19 hours sober.
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: El Paso, Tx
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Hang tough Shannon! Try liquids with multi-vitamins when you get hungry, small portions at a time, the vitamins will help with fogginess, leg cramps, muscle spasms you may or may not encounter, melatonin, a natural supplement helped me with sleep. 19 hours!! woooohoooo! You be strong okay!
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Yukon, Oklahoma
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Day 3....I am doing a heck of a lot better. I feel like a "human" again. It has been a long time since I felt this way. I slept good last night and am looking forward to a sober day. Thanks for the support.
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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Originally Posted by junem
Good for you Shanon. Keep up the good work. Have you thought of getting some peerr support by joining AA. It can relly help when times get rough.
I have fallen off the horse many times, laid there, got back up, and dusted myself off. This time, I think I will tie myself to that ol' horse. LOL
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