Day 2- shaky and can't sleep
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Day 2- shaky and can't sleep
Hi there, this is my second day with no drink.. It's almost 1am and I can't sleep and feel anxious and shaky.. I've been drinking daily for the past 2 years to the point I'm having 1.5 - 2 bottles of wine every night..how long will it take to start feeling better? I need to stop drinking and lead a good example for my kids
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during my quits I usually start feeling better by day 5.
One suggestion: Talk to a Doctor to see if it's OK to take melatonin and/or trytophan before bedtime. That really helped (helps) me.
And congrats on making the right choice!
Feel free to join the Class of December thread if you are interested.
One suggestion: Talk to a Doctor to see if it's OK to take melatonin and/or trytophan before bedtime. That really helped (helps) me.
And congrats on making the right choice!
Feel free to join the Class of December thread if you are interested.
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Hi, Nic. Welcome to SR.
It varies from person to person, for me it's about 3 days. By day 4 the shakiness has gone down and I feel completely sober and mentally clearer.
Hang in there, it's tough at first but it does get better!
It varies from person to person, for me it's about 3 days. By day 4 the shakiness has gone down and I feel completely sober and mentally clearer.
Hang in there, it's tough at first but it does get better!
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Here you go:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...er-2014-a.html
BTW, I'm on day 1 myself and going through withdrawl. Also have two small kids. I'm right there with you!
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...er-2014-a.html
BTW, I'm on day 1 myself and going through withdrawl. Also have two small kids. I'm right there with you!
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Hey Nic233-
I think quite a few of us had sleep issues when we first stopped. I know that I did.
Once this normalizes, I think that you'll notice that the sleep is much better in terms of restfulness. It might take a bit of time though. The shakiness and some of the other stuff left me within a week or so, but it took longer to start sleeping like a normal person. I do still have some problems here and there, but more with getting back to sleep once I awoke. I think that's more to do with my brain then anything else. I'm the type that will ponder on things that were upsetting to me, which makes it hard to fall back to sleep on occasion.
As people have mentioned, once you normalize things should improve.
Stay strong-
Lusher
I think quite a few of us had sleep issues when we first stopped. I know that I did.
Once this normalizes, I think that you'll notice that the sleep is much better in terms of restfulness. It might take a bit of time though. The shakiness and some of the other stuff left me within a week or so, but it took longer to start sleeping like a normal person. I do still have some problems here and there, but more with getting back to sleep once I awoke. I think that's more to do with my brain then anything else. I'm the type that will ponder on things that were upsetting to me, which makes it hard to fall back to sleep on occasion.
As people have mentioned, once you normalize things should improve.
Stay strong-
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Originally Posted by Nic233 
Hi there, this is my second day with no drink.. It's almost 1am and I can't sleep and feel anxious and shaky.. I've been drinking daily for the past 2 years to the point I'm having 1.5 - 2 bottles of wine every night..how long will it take to start feeling better? I need to stop drinking and lead a good example for my kids
I'm on day 8, I felt better after a couple days, but yesterday I had massive anxiety. I'm great today though.
What a roller-coaster! But I trust the others that have been sober for a while. They are doing well, we'll get there too.
Hang in there xoxo
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I'm glad that you're going to talk to your dr soon.
You can expect to feel better in a few more days. There is lots of support here, and I hope you keep posting and reading here.
You can expect to feel better in a few more days. There is lots of support here, and I hope you keep posting and reading here.
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I've been in your situation many times, it is definitely no fun. It a great decision to see a Dr. Be totally honest about your intake (they have heard worse), the Dr. might prescribe some anti-anxiety meds. I found when I didn't have the help of the meds during the 5 day withdrawal period, I would more than likely hit the bottle again. With meds helping me for a short period of time, I was much more likely to start with a fresh attitude toward continuing my recovery program. Also the meds will make it much easier to sleep...it is hard to concentrate on a recovery program when you are exhausted! Drink plenty of Gatorade or something similar to keep your electrolytes up.
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Originally Posted by Nic233
Hi there, this is my second day with no drink.. It's almost 1am and I can't sleep and feel anxious and shaky.. I've been drinking daily for the past 2 years to the point I'm having 1.5 - 2 bottles of wine every night..how long will it take to start feeling better? I need to stop drinking and lead a good example for my kids
Nic233 - Glad you're here!!
DT's can be very dangerous depending on the individual......Glad you have an appointment with DR> but, you might consider popping into the ER>
Nothing to fool around with
Delirium tremens: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Be Safe!
Glad you made the decision to join us!
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Thanks for the lovely messages.. I went to my GP today and was prescribed some Valium to take to get me through the next week
Or so and she wants to see me again in 2 days time.. I'm almost done with my 3rd day so will be having an early night to hopefully get some much needed sleep! I really appreciate everyone's kind words and advice x
Or so and she wants to see me again in 2 days time.. I'm almost done with my 3rd day so will be having an early night to hopefully get some much needed sleep! I really appreciate everyone's kind words and advice x
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Yes I'm actually feeling a little better this morning!! Day 4... Night times are worse though as I didn't drink in week days only evenings!! Will keep on going!! Sorry what does FF stand for? I'm new at this! Xx
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The Doc was a good move.
I've found that chewable B12 tablets, milk thistle capsules,
flaxseed oil liquid caps, ginkgo biloba and turmeric capsules
help. Ask her if they're okay for you.
Careful with the V's. They can be very addictive.
I've found that chewable B12 tablets, milk thistle capsules,
flaxseed oil liquid caps, ginkgo biloba and turmeric capsules
help. Ask her if they're okay for you.
Careful with the V's. They can be very addictive.
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