One week ...
 

Hello,

Well, I finally have seven consecutive days of sobriety. This last withdrawal was the worst ever. I spent all day on the second day googling liver failure, sure I was on my last leg. And I am still obsessing about that. Even today I am so extremely tired and my head is all fuzzy. I am sitting here at work and can't concentrate on what I have to do. I just want to be in bed. I have never been this tired in the daytime, even after huge binges and while hungover.

I made a doctor's appointment for tomorrow. I am keeping my fingers crossed. But at seven days, to still be this exhausted and fuzzy, I have so much anxiety ! :plzhelp:

But I am glad to be done with my last withdrawal, my last drink! I would have posted more in September but I kept failing and binging (basically every single day) ... So I wanted to only post again when I had at least some time. Sucks to fail every time you try, you know? But this time is so different, and I feel like I can finally get this. Just hope it's not too late for my body to heal from all the abuse it's taken

Great job on 7 days, Thanos.

Fatigue, lethargy and foggy-brain seem to be common themes in early recovery; sometimes it takes a while for those symptoms to clear. Stay strong; those symptoms, while bothersome, are temporary.

Sobriety is worth the effort, I promise.

It's not too late. God job in one week. I know how hard it is. Keep going.

Congrats on 1 week Thanos :)

Thanks guys, I appreciate the reassurance ... I have been really emotional since day four, and I feel like I could cry all afternoon if I wasn't at work ... Thank goodness I am in public huh? Definitely some erratic brain rewiring beginning to happen I guess.

Congrats on 1 week! I suggest seeing your doctor just to talk over your drinking history, your process so far and to get some blood work as a baseline. Helps put your mind more at ease as well. I was super tired for the first few weeks to the point where I would get home from work and just want to go to bed. It eventually got better and I settled into a more regular pattern. Your body is healing and using energy to do so. Keep up the good work!

It takes some time for the body to heal, but the liver is a resilient organ.. give it some rest .. it might take a few weeks or even months tbh.. but the withdrawals go away after a few days or a week , should get better every day depending... well keep it up mate :D

Grats on 7 days

Dru -

Nice job, thanos! Just remember it won't always be like this. Things will get better with time. Hang in there you're doing great! :)

1 Week is fantastic Thanos!! Keep it going!! :scoregood

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I'm really glad you have a week up Thanos :)

If you need help with working out a plan to take you forward from here, there's no shortage of willing shoulders to help :)

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Hi Thanos, do you have some other support other than SR? Family, a good friend maybe? Its hard not having anyone to talk to. And this is coming from a guy (me) who is extremely private.

way to go!!!

It'll just keep getting better. Stick with it!

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Great job!!! Congratulations!!

One week is awesome! Congrats!!! Regarding the exhaustion, mine lingered for a couple of weeks. Going to the doctor is a great idea. I'm at 42 days and am doing much better, but still have ups and downs emotionally. It takes a while to get "all better". I must admit though, I feel better physically and emotionally than I have in years. I can't wait to be 100% all the way around. :)

Congrats again! Keep up the great work!

Hey, Thanos!
A week is excellent; keep it up and I guarantee that you will feel much better. Our bodies can take a great deal of abuse and bounce back-the liver is particularly resilient. I have over 4 months of sobriety now and I have my interest in cycling and fitness back, and a lot of other wholesome things I had no time for when I was busy ruining my life with drink....