kleigh123

Oh what a night. Finally got an hour or 2 of sleep filled with insane nightmares. It was like I was half awake and half asleep but I knew I had to go through the nightmares to get through this detox. The progression in my alcoholism is unbelievable and I need to focus on my recovery before it's too late. My body has just been through war and I'm so done with the insanity. Here's to day 3

DontRemember

The first 3-5 days are the worst. Just don't get caught up in the 'I feel better,start drinking again' cycle.

eve123

It never gets better just worse. Keep at it it will get better x

RUL23

How long were you drinking heavily prior to detox?

kleigh123

I've had a very bad problem for about four years now with only being able to string together a few weeks or days together. I'm 27 so I need to get this together now

thomas11

Try not to fall into the trap of feeling better in a few days and thinking it will be different next time. Because it won't be different, it will be the same BS all over again. Good job on day 3.

Anna

Good job in getting to this point. Day 3 was always tricky for me. As others said, you start to feel a bit better, and it's tempting to fall back into drinking. Know, that each day you will feel better as you recover.

least

The physical withdrawal only lasts a few days so you should be feeling better soon. Just stay sober!

shauninspain

Boy oh boy do I remember the nightmares!!! Truly horrifying stuff. You never have to experience that hell again mate.

Dee74

Keep moving forward kleigh

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Verdantia

I know it's rough kleigh but keep strong and you will get through this. It will get better in time and you will never have to feel this nightmare again. Wishing you lots of strength and peace.

JustTony

Day 7 here and just had my first proper nights sleep.

I know for many it can take a longer - but I just wanted to say that eventually it does get better for us all.

PS - As I slipped over and over again, the periods of anxiety, bad, nightmares, sweats etc got deeper and longer when I quit again. Don't fall into the trap of thinking a few drinks will take the "edge off" - it will just be worse next time.

Stay strong.

Silverback4

Stay the course your doing well. You are nearly through the worst of the sleep issues hopefully.

PeacefulWater12

Hang on in there. It's well worth it.