Early days
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Early days
Hi I'm new here today. 2 weeks into my detox which I did cold turkey and considering the amount I had built up to drinking I know now that this wasn't a good idea!
Second time I have tried in 6 months only got to day 4 the first time.
This time started with nausea ishakes and sweats after 2 hours and that didn't stop til day 3. Left weak and very agitated and paranoid. This all seems to have gone now but left with seriously itchy skin and can't sleep. Legs are really restless. Hope this will pass soon.Was so scared to do this again but looking in the Mirrror and looking at myself 2 years ago was a big eye opener. Have a very supportive partner so here's hoping I can change!
Second time I have tried in 6 months only got to day 4 the first time.
This time started with nausea ishakes and sweats after 2 hours and that didn't stop til day 3. Left weak and very agitated and paranoid. This all seems to have gone now but left with seriously itchy skin and can't sleep. Legs are really restless. Hope this will pass soon.Was so scared to do this again but looking in the Mirrror and looking at myself 2 years ago was a big eye opener. Have a very supportive partner so here's hoping I can change!
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Always best to speak with your doc, sleeping in early recovery from my own experience and talking to others is a real battle, your doc can help you with this for a couple of weeks, sleep is so critical.
Do you have a recovery plan in place?
All the best
Andrew
Do you have a recovery plan in place?
All the best
Andrew
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
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Welcome Dencat! I am glad you are feeling better after your detox and that you are ok. Detoxing alone is very dangerous.
There is an August support thread that I think would really help you. It's basically a bunch of people who have started their sobriety journey in August supporting eachother.
August 2016 support thread:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html
I am in the March 2016 class and we are like family now. "Cyber Family" . They have saved my butt a few times when I have wanted to drink.
Anyway, welcome!
There is an August support thread that I think would really help you. It's basically a bunch of people who have started their sobriety journey in August supporting eachother.
August 2016 support thread:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html
I am in the March 2016 class and we are like family now. "Cyber Family" . They have saved my butt a few times when I have wanted to drink.
Anyway, welcome!
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Hi Dencat,
Glad you are back and posting. It took me a while to finally get the sobriety thing right, and I am glad I didn't give up.
SR is an incredible support, thanks to this site, especially the January class I have been able to remain sober this time. I am feeling better physically and mentally. I wake up with a clear head. I have lost 37 pounds since January and I am able to deal with the everyday stresses of life much better.
You should start by joining the August class and checking in here daily. Dee has a great link about recovery plans, spend some time checking out that link to see what might work best for you.
You can do this!!!
Glad you are back and posting. It took me a while to finally get the sobriety thing right, and I am glad I didn't give up.
SR is an incredible support, thanks to this site, especially the January class I have been able to remain sober this time. I am feeling better physically and mentally. I wake up with a clear head. I have lost 37 pounds since January and I am able to deal with the everyday stresses of life much better.
You should start by joining the August class and checking in here daily. Dee has a great link about recovery plans, spend some time checking out that link to see what might work best for you.
You can do this!!!
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Los Angeles
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Dencat - I know what you mean about the paranoia. Every time I self-detoxed from a binge, I would freak out all throughout the day and be constantly peeking out the windows thinking someone was sneaking up on my property.
You'll get over it though, just know that. Have you consulted a doctor about what you're doing?
You'll get over it though, just know that. Have you consulted a doctor about what you're doing?
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