All done. Help please.
Oh and for the record, I didn't drink and take Xanax at the same time. When I drink I don't need the Xanax. But I have been known to take it in the morning when I'm not planning on drinking until the evening and have to get through the day of work.
Don't have money for doctors. Difference. I have my oncologist, not the best person to seek advice from with regards to alcoholism and I have my GYN who found the cancer in the first place. I have not had a primary in YEARS. And I work in a nursing home, don't think I'm going to have a job left if I walk up to one of the RARE doctors to come in and say I'm an alcoholic.
My last binge, day one was typical hangover, nauseous, upset stomach, anxious and jittery, slept a lot.
I am not trying to be an alarmist, but days 2-5 were horrifying. I think borderline DT's. Muscle jerks, depression, fear, doom and gloom, heart palps, skyrocketing BP, I know a seizure would be next. I tell you this so you are prepared.
At the very least, be honest with your husband so he can step in an advocate for you medically if necessary.
Be well.
I am not trying to be an alarmist, but days 2-5 were horrifying. I think borderline DT's. Muscle jerks, depression, fear, doom and gloom, heart palps, skyrocketing BP, I know a seizure would be next. I tell you this so you are prepared.
At the very least, be honest with your husband so he can step in an advocate for you medically if necessary.
Be well.
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looks like you got everything covered
you will find a lot of support here on SR
along with suggestions, experiences, and advice.
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the typical hangover first,then night sweats, insomnia for 4-5 days, achy legs and a lot of residual nausea like the flu... i happened to quit while i was sick the first time.
stay hydrated and treat yourself gently....clean fresh sheets and a little chocolate before bed helped me...i realized that Cadbury was my friend.
stay hydrated and treat yourself gently....clean fresh sheets and a little chocolate before bed helped me...i realized that Cadbury was my friend.
Fandy, Cadbury is everyone's friend
onthebrinj, I would try to eat soon if you haven't. Small amounts stayed down better for me. I also at a lot of dried figs since during my detox month since they are full of trace minerals and magnesium, and the sugar in them helped to replace the alcohol / sugar conversion my body was used to.
I agree that husband should be "on-call" in this situation. Although most of my detox was alone upstairs, a few times I was in such severe distress I had to wake him because I didn't know if I needed to go to ER and no way could have driven myself.
Hope things are going well today--positive thoughts are with you.
onthebrinj, I would try to eat soon if you haven't. Small amounts stayed down better for me. I also at a lot of dried figs since during my detox month since they are full of trace minerals and magnesium, and the sugar in them helped to replace the alcohol / sugar conversion my body was used to.
I agree that husband should be "on-call" in this situation. Although most of my detox was alone upstairs, a few times I was in such severe distress I had to wake him because I didn't know if I needed to go to ER and no way could have driven myself.
Hope things are going well today--positive thoughts are with you.
I just detoxed (for the first time) during the last 5 days. Yes, I have been sober before...1st time 8 years...2nd time 3 years....last time 4 years. Just came off of a month of daily drinking. Felt awful for 5 days....I drank a lot of water, read while lying on the couch, took vitamins and ate things like soup, eggs, and other kinda soft stuff. I had lots of nausea and headaches. Fortunately, my husband has been very supportive and today, on day 6, I am actually balancing bank statements, catching up on paperwork etc. I have been physically miserable for 5 days, but I do not have high BP or any other medical conditions (that I know of). I read somewhere....just be kind to yourself. Just my dos centavos.
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Onthebrinj,
I can understand the pressure to keep this all on the "down low" The stigma of being an alcoholic. The "family" looking down their noses at you. The pressure you feel to NOT FAIL.The need to "hide" your drinking problem and keep up appearances. The stress of life as it is now, and it's not fair!! You want things to be the way they used to be. I had all those feelings too. The day came when I tried to quit on my own and I could not believe how incredibly hard it was! I felt so ashamed that I was so weak! I white knuckled it for two days. I reached a turning point where I felt like I was going to FAIL at quitting and then feel even more humiliated, OR I could pick up the phone and call someone for help. I could not believe that I couldn't do it on my own. This is how it happened for me. I said to hell with the stigma, to hell with what my family thought of me, to hell with the cost, and to hell with wanting to die of embarrassment. Hell, I wanted to die and had suicidal thoughts!
I no longer hide anything. I now see that if my family looks down on me, that is not my problem, it is theirs. I got into AA, got a good sponsor, and am actively working the 12 steps. The first 30 days were the roughest.
My advice to you in quitting on your own are these;
Treat yourself like you would treat a very dear friend who is sick. With compassion, understanding, love, and patience.
Confide in at Least ONE trustworthy, understanding person who can help you through the first 30 days. Have an emergency plan for the chance you ARE unconscious!
Give yourself time to heal and adjust. Being a nurse you will know what foods to avoid and which ones will help.
Try to keep the first couple weeks as stress free as possible. Plan on how to avoid things that are triggers. Plan on how to HANDLE triggers. Get the book "Living Sober" which is full of ideas.
The big thing is to do everything you can to NOT GIVE UP. Avoid frustrating situations and people. Create a healing environment, anything you can do to make it pleasant. There will be unpleasant feelings both emotionally and physically.
Get some spiritual help. A special prayer, music, movies about quitting! Saturate your surroundings and thoughts with things that uplift you and give you courage to keep going!
Keep us posted on your progress as you detox. You may be helping someone else who is doing it the same way...
I can understand the pressure to keep this all on the "down low" The stigma of being an alcoholic. The "family" looking down their noses at you. The pressure you feel to NOT FAIL.The need to "hide" your drinking problem and keep up appearances. The stress of life as it is now, and it's not fair!! You want things to be the way they used to be. I had all those feelings too. The day came when I tried to quit on my own and I could not believe how incredibly hard it was! I felt so ashamed that I was so weak! I white knuckled it for two days. I reached a turning point where I felt like I was going to FAIL at quitting and then feel even more humiliated, OR I could pick up the phone and call someone for help. I could not believe that I couldn't do it on my own. This is how it happened for me. I said to hell with the stigma, to hell with what my family thought of me, to hell with the cost, and to hell with wanting to die of embarrassment. Hell, I wanted to die and had suicidal thoughts!
I no longer hide anything. I now see that if my family looks down on me, that is not my problem, it is theirs. I got into AA, got a good sponsor, and am actively working the 12 steps. The first 30 days were the roughest.
My advice to you in quitting on your own are these;
Treat yourself like you would treat a very dear friend who is sick. With compassion, understanding, love, and patience.
Confide in at Least ONE trustworthy, understanding person who can help you through the first 30 days. Have an emergency plan for the chance you ARE unconscious!
Give yourself time to heal and adjust. Being a nurse you will know what foods to avoid and which ones will help.
Try to keep the first couple weeks as stress free as possible. Plan on how to avoid things that are triggers. Plan on how to HANDLE triggers. Get the book "Living Sober" which is full of ideas.
The big thing is to do everything you can to NOT GIVE UP. Avoid frustrating situations and people. Create a healing environment, anything you can do to make it pleasant. There will be unpleasant feelings both emotionally and physically.
Get some spiritual help. A special prayer, music, movies about quitting! Saturate your surroundings and thoughts with things that uplift you and give you courage to keep going!
Keep us posted on your progress as you detox. You may be helping someone else who is doing it the same way...
Thanks Fandy,
I went to an AA meeting last night and met a wonderful older woman who reminds me of my Grandma (but with a foul mouth Lol) it was a good meeting. I'm still not sure if aa is for me,higher power and all that but if it helps keep the drink away I'm okay with that. Who knows, maybe that will change in time.
Today I am hanging in there. My mouth feels foul. I am taking my Xanax, as prescribed, not much of an appetite but I am forcing myself to eat easy things here and there. Been sucking on peppermint candy. I feel like I'm in a bubble though and everyone is staring at me. My husband just left for work and wasn't in a good mood so I immediate felt like it was something I did. I feel like everything that is going on with everyone else is my fault which is stupid and seems very self absorbed but I feel guilty and depressed unless everyone around me is happy. Then I'm mad because I'm suffering here and I should not be dwelling on their emotions. I should only concern myself with getting better. I cannot be responsible for the thoughts, feelings and actions of others. Right?
Sigh.
I went to an AA meeting last night and met a wonderful older woman who reminds me of my Grandma (but with a foul mouth Lol) it was a good meeting. I'm still not sure if aa is for me,higher power and all that but if it helps keep the drink away I'm okay with that. Who knows, maybe that will change in time.
Today I am hanging in there. My mouth feels foul. I am taking my Xanax, as prescribed, not much of an appetite but I am forcing myself to eat easy things here and there. Been sucking on peppermint candy. I feel like I'm in a bubble though and everyone is staring at me. My husband just left for work and wasn't in a good mood so I immediate felt like it was something I did. I feel like everything that is going on with everyone else is my fault which is stupid and seems very self absorbed but I feel guilty and depressed unless everyone around me is happy. Then I'm mad because I'm suffering here and I should not be dwelling on their emotions. I should only concern myself with getting better. I cannot be responsible for the thoughts, feelings and actions of others. Right?
Sigh.
I know how you feel onthebrinj, my emotions have been totally messed up and I'm on day 2 as well. It really is so exhausting but we have to keep the faith that it is because our body is ridding itself of all the toxins we've been peppering it with.
I hope you feel a bit better soon.
I hope you feel a bit better soon.
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You will feel better as your body adjusts...really....use the candy and if you are off from work, you can rest a bit while the kids are in school.
as the booze leaves your system your sleep will improve.
small meals of whatever appeals to you...(for me it was lipton soup with baby spinach cooked in and chopped carrots..the salt made my stomach feel better fro some reason).
try herbal tea too.
glad to hear that you have made it to day 2!!! we have ALL been there.
as the booze leaves your system your sleep will improve.
small meals of whatever appeals to you...(for me it was lipton soup with baby spinach cooked in and chopped carrots..the salt made my stomach feel better fro some reason).
try herbal tea too.
glad to hear that you have made it to day 2!!! we have ALL been there.
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