SoberNunn

As many of you know I've been trying to quit in an endless cycle of day 1s. The last few months I don't drink for days and binge once a week. I started reading about kindling, withdrawals and seizures and it scared the **** out of me. So I decided to do a taper which you can guess where that got me- drinking every night for last 4 nights. Last night was the worst -2 bottles of wine. So today I'm just going to stop cold turkey and hope for the best. I've never had alcohol withdrawl symptoms before except for a slight hand tremor on one occasion so I guess the odds are in my favour besides this being the hundredth time I've tried to quit.

Done4today

You can do it SN!!! I wouldn't worry about seizures if your withdrawals in the past have been mild. With that said, let someone know to check on you and call EMS if you do seize.

resolute50

I quit cold turkey almost 4 years ago.
Had a few times I went back to it before this last go at it.
You can do it. Just get to the ER if there's issues.Always best to talk with your doctor first.

Dee74

That argument doesn't really stand up if you understand about kindling - but I don't want to put SoberNunn off from doing something,

The good thing is, as an Aussie, you can get to an ER, or depending on where you are, call an ambulance free of charge, for help, SN.

SoberNunn

Ok Dee, now I'm worried. If I have no other withdrawl symptoms. I'm assuming my risk of a seizure is low

Dee74

I'm sorry SN.

No offence to Steve either but I can't let remarks like that pass because I detoxed hundreds of times ok, but the last one was a doozy...

Look, the majority of folks here have had no detox problem.

You've tried tapering and that didn't work.

You've seen your Dr., right? They gave you meds.

Outside of being an inpatient, cold turkey is the only thing left.

There's an element of risk, but I reckon there's an even greater one in continuing to drink.

Wishing you the best - the odds are overwhelmingly in your favour
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PhoenixJ

SN- you posted you were last night. Remember HALTS and see a doctor about w/d's if worried. What will you do to stop the wash/repeat of relapse? Small stuff- at that moment stuff- like walk, breathe, write, share here- b4- not after. AA meetings, as often as poss- who cares if we all do not do god, or higher power? It is decades/hundreds of years of alcohol narratives in 1 room. Add 'psychologist' or consultant to that and it would be very expensive. Also gets me out of my own head space, I socialise and learn new skills.
Support to you.

SoberNunn

If im sweating and shaking I will go to ER

Carlotta

Make sure you stay well hydrated. I don't know if you have Gatorade in Australia but any sport drink/ electrolytes drink will do.
99% chance it won't happen but just in case you start seeing or hearing things, call for help.
The first 3 days are the most difficult and be careful around day 5, that's when people start feeling much better and the AV tells them a drink, just one won't hurt. Of course, it never work out well.
Have you formulated a plan yet?
You can do it

SoberNunn

Nearly 24 hours in. Cracking headache. No other symptoms yet.

joandmelandhan

My thoughts are with you Sober Nunn. I did exactly what you did 18 days ago. I was petrified pretty much 24/7 for the first 7 days. Taking my pulse all the time and just drinking copious amounts of water. It was hell. Please keep an eye on your symptoms and get help if you need it. And most of all pleased dont put yourself through this any more. Last time yes?

Take care and keep posting ❤❤❤

AlericB

That's a great achievement - you must be very motivated to have come so far. Well done!

Verona

Thinking of you SoberNunn! Stay strong and let us know how you are doing!

nmd

Congrats on your day 1 sobernunn! Do whatever you need to to make it stick

saoutchik

Weĺl done SoberNunn!

CreativeThinker

Way to go SN...we're root'in for ya!

SoberNunn

Thanks guys. No headache today. Had some night sweats and weird dreams last night.

AnvilheadII

sounds pretty normal. just don't drink. no matter what. that is behind you now.

Caramel

Offering you support and encouragement, SoberNunn

Done4today

Good job SN,

I had night sweats up to ten days, then sleep issues for about 3 months. Take drinking off the table and this will be your last time feeling this way.