StrengthNme

Hi everyone. Today is my first day of detox from alcohol and I am terrified. I'm doing this at home on my own. I woke up this morning and I was shaking uncontrollably and my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest. I decided I need to just go ahead and do this and get it over with. How long can I expect these symptoms to last? It's gotten better as the day has gone on and I'm feeling more like myself, but still a little shaky. If I was going to throw up from this, would I have done so by now? What have your experiences of detox been like?

Forward12

Detox isn't a pleasant experience, that's for sure. Though a great step to get away from the madness!
I'd suggest checking out the 24 hour thread for others in the same situation for support. You've got this!

Tonymblue

Mine were horrible. Dry heaving, nausea, cold sweats. The anxiety was the worst. After a day the withdrawal symptoms went down exponentially. Hang in there. Getting through the first day was the hardest for me.

Numblady

Be careful! Is there any way to get medical help at ER or other? You’re getting good advice here. Just wondering if you can get some medical advice from health care providers too. All the best to you!

Dee74

Hi and welcome StrengthNMe

If you're concerned about any aspect of withdrawal, seeing a doctor is pretty good advice. Its worth considering.

Otherwise most people feel a little better after a few days.

D

StrengthNme

Thank you for responding, everyone! I am now on day 2! I'm feeling better this morning...the shakes are gone and so is my irregular heartbeat. However, my urine has blood in it. Is that a sympotm of withdrawal?

goodbyeevan

No that is not a normal symptom, you should see a doctor...

Tc4ever

It took me a few day's and made me know that I wasn't putting myself through that again. Do not hesitate to go to the Dr. They will help you if you need it.
Peace...
TC

PhoenixJ

```First time -I had seizures and was taken by amb to hospital
Supervised by doc is best, I think.

PeacefulWater12

I encourage you to seek medical help too. Keep yourself safe.

Dee74

No thats not normal - not to alarm you cos it could be many things but I hope you'll see a Dr, StrengthNMe.

JudicatorPanzer

If there was blood in my urine I would go to the ER.

StrengthNme

Update: the blood is gone. Not sure what that was about. I did call my doctor and I'm going in for lab work next week. I am not able to tell them the exact reason I am coming in, however. I'm too afraid somehow my employer or future employer would find out and I would lose my job because of it. In addition, my parents see the same doctor and they are NOT supportive! Four years ago my mom kept going on about how I ruined their lives and said all of this horrible stuff to me. So, I pretended like I was better and just learned to hide it better instead. A few weeks ago my dad got angry at me and brought it up and said some really hurtful things. I can't take a chance of them finding out. I'm feeling much better today and hoping the worst is over. I did wake up covered in a sheen of sweat this morning and I took a zofran around 1:30, just in case, because I had a "funny feeling" in my throat. I have been able to eat since Saturday night though and only today (possibly because of the zofran?) my appetite has returned full-force. I'm hoping tonight goes better because last night I had a panic attack. We'll see. Right now I'm feeling good and am looking forward to my son's baseball game tonight. Again, thank you everyone for all of the replies; they are much appreciated! I will write an introduction post when all of the detox is 100% over.