Withdrawal Symptoms?
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Withdrawal Symptoms?
Hi,
I'm in my first week of sobriety and I'm feeling it, physically. I've noticed my hands shaking a bit but it's not too bad. The surprising thing is that I've been feeling extreme fatigue and weakness. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced that and how long I should expect this to last. As always..thank you!
I'm in my first week of sobriety and I'm feeling it, physically. I've noticed my hands shaking a bit but it's not too bad. The surprising thing is that I've been feeling extreme fatigue and weakness. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced that and how long I should expect this to last. As always..thank you!
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I don't know anything about your drinking history....I didn't take chances with detox...I'd rather my doctor knew what I was doing and see if he had any advice for me or anything that could make it easier for me.....I just think that is something that is better to do safely..Welcome to SR..
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My previous detoxes were bad. Chills, night sweats, diarrhea, anxiety. The whole deal. This past detox I experienced the sleepless nights, anxiety, and of course the shaking or what some call the DT's.... The shakes lasted me about 4 days... But they could be shorter or longer depending how much you've been drinking. I think someone here mentioned that the shakes lasted them 2 weeks, which is crazy.
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P.A.W.S. post acute withdrawl symptoms can last 12 -24 months but my experience the fatigue will get better soon and the shakes will not last to much longer. Hang in ther!!!
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Doogie,
You should go to your doctor to make your withdrawal more manageable. They will usually give you a benzodiazepine which helps control the electrical activity in your brain and will act as an anticonvulsant. If you start the DT's they are medically hard to shake and you can have a seizure, although only 10-20 % of people do.
I was an all day drinker, didn't really get "*********" just buzzed all day and night, when I decided to quit, I got a script for some Benzodiazepines for the first four days so the withdrawals wouldn't drive me to drink. I'm eight days sober and off of the meds and sleeping, eating, and functioning normal. Something to think about
You should go to your doctor to make your withdrawal more manageable. They will usually give you a benzodiazepine which helps control the electrical activity in your brain and will act as an anticonvulsant. If you start the DT's they are medically hard to shake and you can have a seizure, although only 10-20 % of people do.
I was an all day drinker, didn't really get "*********" just buzzed all day and night, when I decided to quit, I got a script for some Benzodiazepines for the first four days so the withdrawals wouldn't drive me to drink. I'm eight days sober and off of the meds and sleeping, eating, and functioning normal. Something to think about
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Originally Posted by eh1988 
My previous detoxes were bad. Chills, night sweats, diarrhea, anxiety. The whole deal. This past detox I experienced the sleepless nights, anxiety, and of course the shaking or what some call the DT's....
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Originally Posted by OheemJah
Doogie,
You should go to your doctor to make your withdrawal more manageable. They will usually give you a benzodiazepine which helps control the electrical activity in your brain and will act as an anticonvulsant. If you start the DT's they are medically hard to shake and you can have a seizure, although only 10-20 % of people do.
I was an all day drinker, didn't really get "*********" just buzzed all day and night, when I decided to quit, I got a script for some Benzodiazepines for the first four days so the withdrawals wouldn't drive me to drink. I'm eight days sober and off of the meds and sleeping, eating, and functioning normal. Something to think about
You should go to your doctor to make your withdrawal more manageable. They will usually give you a benzodiazepine which helps control the electrical activity in your brain and will act as an anticonvulsant. If you start the DT's they are medically hard to shake and you can have a seizure, although only 10-20 % of people do.
I was an all day drinker, didn't really get "*********" just buzzed all day and night, when I decided to quit, I got a script for some Benzodiazepines for the first four days so the withdrawals wouldn't drive me to drink. I'm eight days sober and off of the meds and sleeping, eating, and functioning normal. Something to think about
good luck with your recovery, and fatigue and weakness is very common when getting sober. you have to realize how long you have been putting your body through hell, and that it will take some time to recover physically.
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Originally Posted by dgillz
The shakes are serious, but they are not the DTs. These are DTs:
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I think it's best not to speculate on what a Dr might prescribe.
that's not our job.
As I said, I do think consulting a Dr is an excellent idea tho.
Please all remember our medical rule:
that's not our job.
As I said, I do think consulting a Dr is an excellent idea tho.
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Thanks everyone for your advice. As I said, the shakes aren't too bad. It's the fatigue and weakness that's been a struggle. I've also been sleeping a lot!As a number of you commented on, I guess it's just part of the physical healing process. I will make an appointment with my physician this week and see if he can offer some assistance in making this a bit more manageable. Thanks again!
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Thanks everyone for your advice. As I said, the shakes aren't too bad. It's the fatigue and weakness that's been a struggle. I've also been sleeping a lot!As a number of you commented on, I guess it's just part of the physical healing process. I will make an appointment with my physician this week and see if he can offer some assistance in making this a bit more manageable. Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by DoogieM
Thanks everyone for your advice. As I said, the shakes aren't too bad. It's the fatigue and weakness that's been a struggle. I've also been sleeping a lot!As a number of you commented on, I guess it's just part of the physical healing process. I will make an appointment with my physician this week and see if he can offer some assistance in making this a bit more manageable. Thanks again!
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