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Well I didn't drink as much as I normally do last night and I started to feel anxious and had trouble sleeping. Is it only going to get worse from here on out? I was told Benadryl can KIND OF act like Xanax, (meaning it was calm me and make me sleepy) should I take some to help me sleep or just push though the pain? My symptoms today are fuzzy head feeling (can't concentrate, just feel like crying and having a panic attack), anxiety, and loss of appetite. Has other people been trough this have any advice? Thanks!
Hi kkw
Welcome to SR
That all sounds pretty common kinda stuff to me...I always advise people to see a Dr if they're concerned at all about how they feel though, or if they've drunk for a long time. Detox can be tricky for some of us.
I know a lot of people seem to use Benadryl but it's actually an anti allergy medication, not a sleeping aid - I'd ask your doctor for advice if you're having trouble sleeping.
The fact is - this is very early in your sobriety - the first couple of days are always rough...but they do get better.
You'll find a lot of support here - you're not alone
D
Welcome to SR
That all sounds pretty common kinda stuff to me...I always advise people to see a Dr if they're concerned at all about how they feel though, or if they've drunk for a long time. Detox can be tricky for some of us.
I know a lot of people seem to use Benadryl but it's actually an anti allergy medication, not a sleeping aid - I'd ask your doctor for advice if you're having trouble sleeping.
The fact is - this is very early in your sobriety - the first couple of days are always rough...but they do get better.
You'll find a lot of support here - you're not alone
D
Glad to have you with us, please see your doctor & be honest about your drinking habits. It can be dangerous to quit suddenly without medical support.
I look forward to having you with us on the road to recovery.
All of the best!
NB
I look forward to having you with us on the road to recovery.
All of the best!
NB
I will add my two cents: see your doctor for help in getting thru withdrawal safely. After you have detoxed do you have a plan for staying sober? Like AA or counseling or something? A long term recovery program can make all the difference in staying sober.
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Hello,
This is also my first day at being sober..I feel the same way. I tried so hard not to feel these feelings, but when you play with a devil like alcohol its bound to happen. Ive heard of weening yourself off of the sauce but to me its kinda like starting drinking again? I know im rambling and this is my first post, but if you wanna help me talk then im game. This **** hurts and there is no doubt about that! But hey you know what? I have friends that have beat this! They are the happiest in their lives! Thats what i wanna be too.....
S
This is also my first day at being sober..I feel the same way. I tried so hard not to feel these feelings, but when you play with a devil like alcohol its bound to happen. Ive heard of weening yourself off of the sauce but to me its kinda like starting drinking again? I know im rambling and this is my first post, but if you wanna help me talk then im game. This **** hurts and there is no doubt about that! But hey you know what? I have friends that have beat this! They are the happiest in their lives! Thats what i wanna be too.....
S
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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Welcome to both of our new members....
Yes...de toxing/ withdrawing from alcohol is a serious
undertaking...be safe...check with your doctor.
Good to see new members here with us...
Please check out this link for info and some of
our experiences with de toxing
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html
Yes...de toxing/ withdrawing from alcohol is a serious
undertaking...be safe...check with your doctor.
Good to see new members here with us...
Please check out this link for info and some of
our experiences with de toxing
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html
UPDATE: I actually was able to sleep last night, not sure how. My mind kept running and I somehow fell asleep for 7 hours. Today I have less anxiety and I had an appetite. I also had some energy and I decided to clean the house and did about 4 loads of laundry. So I'm hoping the next days of being sober will continue like this, but you never know. Thanks for all your support, everyone!
I posted the following in "The Mens Room" forum, dunno if you're a man or not so I'm pasting it here for you, maybe it helps a bit..
One of the scariest things about coming off grog was this: How will I ever sleep?
Sound familiar? Even the times when I really wanted to give up grog were spoiled and wasted because I just had to have a couple to get me off to sleep otherwise I’d be no good at work the next day. I even justified it saying to myself that if I didn’t sleep I’d be a danger to those around me. It never seemed to matter that I drove a 2 ton truck every morning with a head full of ****, or operated machinery whilst, basically, drunk or supervised crane operators and loaded boats in that state...
Well , I got wise in the end and worked out that being tired would be the lesser of many evils and on the first night I just resigned myself to insomnia. I had two cups of Camomile tea and went out like a light for 6 hours, the best sleep I’ve had in years. And it’s been the same since. Bedtime doesn’t fill me with the terrors of sleeplessness now that I’m not afraid of it.
I just thought I’d share that because I know that it’s scary and that’s how I got over it, maybe it will help someone else take that first step....? Thanks for looking. Jim
One of the scariest things about coming off grog was this: How will I ever sleep?
Sound familiar? Even the times when I really wanted to give up grog were spoiled and wasted because I just had to have a couple to get me off to sleep otherwise I’d be no good at work the next day. I even justified it saying to myself that if I didn’t sleep I’d be a danger to those around me. It never seemed to matter that I drove a 2 ton truck every morning with a head full of ****, or operated machinery whilst, basically, drunk or supervised crane operators and loaded boats in that state...
Well , I got wise in the end and worked out that being tired would be the lesser of many evils and on the first night I just resigned myself to insomnia. I had two cups of Camomile tea and went out like a light for 6 hours, the best sleep I’ve had in years. And it’s been the same since. Bedtime doesn’t fill me with the terrors of sleeplessness now that I’m not afraid of it.
I just thought I’d share that because I know that it’s scary and that’s how I got over it, maybe it will help someone else take that first step....? Thanks for looking. Jim
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