Dreamer301

Sorry about the title I didn't realize how that sounded


So I am 30 and have been a daily heavy drinker for 9 years or so with less then a week straight of not drinking.. This last Thursday morning I decided enough was enough and haven't had a drop since then.

Since about 2 hours of stopping it has been like my body thought I was betraying it and started going haywire. Along with some minor other symptoms my anxiety and insomnia are the absolute worst.. I have gotten about 2 hours of sleep in going on 4 days..

Anyone have any advice for a newcomer to the light side?

Nonsensical

Welcome to Sober Recovery!

Yes, start a new thread for your first post. It gets a lot more attention than introducing yourself in an old post. Maybe one of the forum moderators will move your post to a new thread (and rename it!)

As for your insomnia - it's very common among the newly sober. So much so that SR has a whole forum dedicated to it.
Insomnia/Nightmares - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
Check that out if you haven't already. Lots of good advice in there. Hopefully some of those tips/strategies will work for you.

Good Luck!

Twinings

Welcome dreamer,

Insomnia and anxiety are very common, I find that the most uncomfortable part of withdrawal...your body has been suppressed by the alcohol and now it needs to readjust. It'll pass with time and then the sober awesome feeling will kick in

KateL

Sounds pretty normal to me. If it continues and worries you, perhaps you would feel better getting a medical check up until you are feeling much better and you will

caboblanco

I think you should go to the E R before anything. tell them your drinking history and they will get you on a safe program.

sugarbear1

Get medical help, stopping abruptly can shock the body.

There are great AA meetings in Frederick.

I wish you well on your sober journey!

Nighthawk8820

I remember this all too well. Dont worry, it will level out. I hated that first month or so, but its a small price to pay to get to the good part of life again and be free of alcoholism. Hang in there and try and not live in your head these next few weeks.

soberhawk

Welcome dreamer.

It will get better.

DarkDays

Pretty normal. Grind through it, it gets better I promise.