Mamahawk

It's tough. I'm on day 7 cold turkey off a 20 year hydro addiction. I haven't slept since last Saturday except for maybe a few hours and it was so riddled with nightmares it was worthless.

hez1979

Yes I have some friends but I hide this problem as I've 2 kids on my own

hez1979

I feel slightly better now.. Was worried there x

Spinach

Keep hydrated and leave any caffeine out, try and eat.
Your Dr could be great help don't worry about it it's in both your interests.
Keep a focus on some thing good that will come from this, freedom for you and your family and money for treats. Time goes by quickly and just keep with all the help you can get.
Never forget these days and nights for when your tempted to test your strength and run the whole story from one drink to here again, at least that way you'll know it might even help you long term.
My emotions leapt from normal to foggy to sadness in a moment this settles but I found remembering how quickly they change again helped.
Good luck and keep on here, it was the single most helpful thing in 30 years of trying to moderate, quit .
John.

hez1979

Thanks all xxx

grubby

This is 100% normal and nothing out of the ordinary, it gets better after a couple weeks. I slept only like 16 hours total the first week from day 0, our brains are on the rebound from the constant "pushing down" effect of alcohol. Hang in there!

Welcome to the club