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Old 09-28-2012, 11:45 AM
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Day 1 again

I stayed home from work today, as the anxiety and heart palps kept me awake most of the night. I drank before going to bed.

I will not miss the terror in the mornings before dawn, where you can't sleep and feel like crap.

I went to the gym, and worked out really hard about an hour ago. It is the only thing that makes me feel better. I had a healthy lunch, enough water to sink a ship, and feeling okay right now.

I have a lot of concern about not consulting a doctor before quitting. It is repeated often (for good reason) that quitting cold turkey is dangerous.

I don't have any withdrawal symptoms right now, but will keep a close eye on things.
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Old 09-28-2012, 11:47 AM
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The gym makes you feel good. Wish I could be bothered to go more often!

How much were you drinking? Moderate drinking it is fine to detox. Severe drinking , you are right - you should consult a doctor.

Anxiety is common even in mild drinkers, heart palpitations are horrible. I hate them. Always make me feel terrible.

Good to hear you are fine now, just try and relax and think positive thoughts
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Old 09-28-2012, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sugarfix View Post
The gym makes you feel good. Wish I could be bothered to go more often!

How much were you drinking? Moderate drinking it is fine to detox. Severe drinking , you are right - you should consult a doctor.

Anxiety is common even in mild drinkers, heart palpitations are horrible. I hate them. Always make me feel terrible.

Good to hear you are fine now, just try and relax and think positive thoughts
Thanks for your response. Yes, the heart palpitations are my least favorite by-product of this nonsense.

I was back to drinking nightly. Between 4-8 drinks nightly. So it wasn't moderate at all.
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Old 09-28-2012, 01:21 PM
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None of us are Doctors - and none of us should be saying any amount of alcohol is 'fine' to detox from.

That's very irresponsible advice.

If you're concerned C4G, please see a Dr - it's best to be safe.

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