Chicagoan

If withdraw symptoms continues Hawk,
get to an ER as soon as possible.

I had the most horrible withdraw episode
in my life, that is why I am determined
to remain sober.

They will give you medication that will
work, it will calm you down.

Dee74

There's several of us still around Hawk - whats up?

D

SweatyHands

Hey bub, how are you feeling? I know it has been said before, but if you don't feel safe or healthy, go to the emergency room immediately. As I am sure you know by now, the body can go from feeling odd and unpleasant to unbearable and life threatening in an instant. Stay safe. Coming out of detox healthy is the goal. Let us know how you're doing.

FeenixxRising

Yes I'm awake, how are you doing?

Hawk07

Can't sleep but I think I'm ok..Hands are shaking so typing isn't easy. At least i'm not alone.

pcm54

Hi,
I hope by now you have been able to get to a medical facility. If not, I agree with everyone here who said you need to get help. If you aren't against AA, then call their hot line in your area. Someone can help you. These first few days are the hardest for getting sober and you don't have to be alone. I also used to drink as much as you do and I am glad you know not to drive!
Just make the call and let God take care of you.
You can do this.
Chris

Hawk07

I'm under close supervision by 3 people, my dad who's 35 years sober, step mother (nurse) and step brother...they're all taking turns.. I feel horrible for putting them through this....

Hawk07

Eating, drinking tons of water and took a multi..All I need is time and sleep, hopefully.

MythOfSisyphus

Hang in there, Hawk! Nothing much to do but go through it. There's light at the end of the tunnel, I promise!

GwenCummings

Sending you hope and support from here. X

pcm54

You can do this. Your family has simply joined together during a family illness. Let them care for you. Repay them by embracing the gift of sobriety. You are lucky to have such wonderful people in your life. Eat, drink tons of water, sleep and TALK. I found talking helped me get all the toxins out of my body. Also, an AA book called "Living Sober" was a life saver for me. It helped me through those first few days because it answers all the
"what if" questions I had about actually attaining sobriety and it helped teach me how to ride out the "crave waves". Keep talking.
Chris

Hawk07

Not drinking is the easy part..taking life's blows sober is the hard part.

Dee74

It's hard, but not impossible. You'll learn sober life skills, Hawk - it will get easier

D

FeenixxRising

With time you will be able to deal with life's blows while sober. Millions, if not billions, of people do it every day. And the only way you will decrease the number of life's blows is to stay sober. If you keep drinking the blows will become more frequent and will hit much harder. Many people here can attest to that.

As for putting your family through this, they are your family, I'm sure they understand. And getting sober will be the best way to pay them back.

Hang in there, better days are ahead, so try to focus on a nice, sober future.

Sulu1

Hang on in there Hawk. I know exactly how you feel. Sounds like you have a supportive family which is great. They are there to help you can pay them back by staying dry!

Take it easy, you can do this

pupkin

Hey Hawk. I spent the last couple of days coming through one myself. Just wanted to let you know that your thread has been helping me. Today I feel the bite loosening and hope the same for you. Keep battling through.

Upward2Enlightenment

You can do it Hawk, your dad and aunt have been through it. Talk honestly with them about how you are feeling and I am sure they will help you.

Glad you have a nurse there, you should be ok just don't give up.

BHappy2014

I agree regarding life's blows. However, some can be avoided by staying sober.

Hawk07

Well...This sucks.. My anxiety is pretty bad...I got maybe around 4 hours of sleep..uhhggg. I just want to feel better..

Applekat

You will. And you never have to feel that way again!