1dayaddatime

4:45 p.m of day 3. I've never gone this long before so apparently I've experienced all of the symptoms in the past with the exception of craving which I'm going through now. It seems like it's gonna be a b***h too!!!! Well "Mr. Withdrawal", bring it on!! I'm too determined, and alcohol has messed up my livelihood for the last time!! Any suggestions on cravings would be helpful.
"1dayaddatime"

Axiom

Congrats on Day 3!

These threads helped me a lot in the beginning.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-recovery.html

Keep up the good work!

Also, day three seems to be the peak of acute withdrawal so be safe. If you think you may need to see a Dr. please don't hesitate.

D122y

Check my history posts...it's all there.

You are in a fight for your life. Don't go easy.

Alynn

Congrats on day 3

1dayaddatime

Acute as in cravings or shaking, insomnia, anxiety etc.? I'm pretty much done with that with the exception of sleeping crappy, but that's getting better as well.

1dayaddatime

Seems like all of the shaky/anxiety etc symptoms are gone. Today is the first of the craving. Is that what you meant by the fight of my life?

1dayaddatime

Thanks so much Alynn!

2WheelsGood

For me, the shakiness and bed sweats lasted maybe 4 days. The insomnia came and went for weeks, but I treated it with herbal tea (and very light dose OTC remedies for a while). Now it's just herbal tea in the evenings. It's my last ritual vestige of "drinking myself to sleep" like I used to when I binged.

The cravings afterward and even today aren't physical for me. The physical part was over within the first week. Now they're mental. In some ways that's tougher and in some ways it's easier. That's where this place helps me. When I can focus on them being "in my head" it gets much easier to deal with.

I'm still dealing with the emotional stuff that alcohol stuffed under the mattress for too long. That's good, and it's getting better.

Good luck and congrats on Day 3.

1dayaddatime

WOW Axiom! Those links are amazing! Pretty much everything that would work for me!!!! Mind if I save those links for easy access later?

1dayaddatime

Thanks wheels. I'm glad you're dealing with everything as best you can. I will give the insomnia a week and then if it's not better I may take your advice on the herbal tea. This may sound crazy but I've always been so competitive my whole life that I'm kinda looking forward to the cravings just so I can win! Hey friend, thanks for the suggestions, and support!

thomas11

Hi 1day, as you can see, many people have experienced cravings (probably all) when quitting, and many have also found great ways to deal with them. I'm sure you can find something that will help. For me, its reading....and then more reading.

Soberwolf

Congrats on day 3

PurpleKnight

Day 3 is fantastic!! Keep pushing through!!

1dayaddatime

Appreciate the advice Thomas! Thanks a ton. Mine is walking and puzzles and things that I've never even done before. Good luck to you and stay strong as well

D122y

I have faught for 90 days to stay sober. It has been the hardest thing I have ever done. I am living the rest of my life sober. Having a great time living sober.

I am terrified of relapsing.

Words like deliberate, committed, resolve, persistent are constantly flowing in my mind.

Hope, wish, god willing, try...those are weak words for my intent. Can't use them.

Alynn

Great job on day 3

blueberry2015

congrats on day 3!