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Old 06-01-2016, 04:15 PM
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Welcome back Csaw. Good idea to have your brother checking on you throughout the day and night. As you know, there's a lot of support and understanding here on SR. We've all had to go through the first week. Stay close to SR and read and post as often as you can. Hang in there.
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Old 06-01-2016, 04:40 PM
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Welcome back Csaw. Good idea to have your brother checking on you throughout the day and night. As you know, there's a lot of support and understanding here on SR. We've all had to go through the first week. Stay close to SR and read and post as often as you can. Hang in there.
Thanks! Will do
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I wish i could be put to sleep to make it through these first few days...
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Welcome back csaw!! Day one again for me too. I spent this morning at the ER and then spent the rest of the day being gentle to myself - I took my dog for a walk, had a hot shower, ate some soup, drank a ton of water and now I am spending my evening right here
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Old 06-01-2016, 06:16 PM
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Thanks Sam for the support.
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Old 06-01-2016, 06:58 PM
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I'm sweating so bad. Hope I can sleep tonight...or tomorrow night.
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Old 06-01-2016, 07:26 PM
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Not saying i dont have things to do or need to do, just not interested in doing anything right now.
I remember those days and they sucked! Everything I did revolved around drinking so when I stopped I didn't want to do anything because it all reminded me of drinking while I did them. It took time and the help of the program of AA for me to move past. It took months for me to feel like doing much but eventually I moved past and started working on projects and remembering what life was like before the drink took over.

No one wants to go to AA and no one wants to ask for help. The neat part is that the folks at the AA meetings know this and will help you feel at home and will show you a way to stop drinking and start living life again!
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Old 06-02-2016, 07:37 AM
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Curious as to what type of Dr i should see to help me quit. A regular md would just refer me to a specialist right? That could take weeks. I'm freaking out and had to leave work AGAIN. Im going to get fired if I keep this up. I've had the same job for 13 years and cant afford to lose it. Ive drank nearly everyday for 15 years, and only now when i try to seriously quit do I start messing things up. I'm so confused and depressed right now. What can a dr do for me anyway? Maybe i will just push through today and hope tomorrow is better. I dont want to drink.
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Old 06-02-2016, 07:55 AM
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You can just see a regular MD, although they may not have as much knowledge as an addiction specialist. A doctor can assess your overall health and make recommendations for a safe detox - that's the main thing you need to worry about initially. They might recommend an home detox and give you meds to reduce the chance of seizures, etc or perhaps another home based method. They may also recommend a supervised detox, it all depends on your health and their findings.
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Old 06-02-2016, 09:28 AM
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I cant find an AA meeting anywhere near me that will work with my schedule. I guess i will just have to rely on SR and willpower.
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Old 06-02-2016, 10:49 AM
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Go see a Dr. Quitting by yourself sucks and is very uncomfortable. You might as well see A Dr. so that they can give you medications to feel "normal" and not freak out. The best advice given to me was: "Why torture yourself when you can get past this safely and comfortably".

My last "major detox" I went straight to the ER, told them that I was trying to detox at home, couldn't afford to take time off and needed medication to help. They gave it to me right away and I was in and out.

Take care of yourself and keep it movin'!
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I cant find an AA meeting anywhere near me that will work with my schedule. I guess i will just have to rely on SR and willpower.
You may need to change your schedule to be honest. Sobriety isn't something that "fits" around our existing lives, we need to change our lives pretty significantly.

Having said that, there are online AA meetings and you can read the Big Book online for free whenever you want ( which is a good idea even if you aren't part of AA ). SR can be a great tool itself as well, but "willpower" does not generally work. If it did you wouldn't be drinking alcoholically in the first place.
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Hang in there Csaw. Do you have sick time or vacation time at your job? Perhaps you could use a couple/few days to detox? Thinking of you.
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Old 06-02-2016, 12:58 PM
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Changing my schedule would mean quitting my job so thats not an option. Ive used up most of my sick/vac days on hangovers here and there and trying to quit back in january. I'm reading the Big Book like you said scott it seems to be pretty encouraging . I have a social phobia so maybe doing AA alone is best for me anyway.
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Old 06-02-2016, 01:30 PM
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I detoxed at home. It wasn't pleasant. I started my detox by switching from wine to beer. I bought a 12 pack to get through the day and as soon as my heart rate got over 100 I would drink a beer. I also had a blood pressure monitor. I know that people frown upon tapering, but for me, it helped me get through the really really bad withdrawals. My first day I actually drank 16 beers and then the next day 10. The next day only 2. Now I am on day 4 with ZERO. Last night I finally was able to get some deep sleep. This is what got me through. I know it is not for everyone. I tried to wait longer and longer between beers and was on here a LOT. Seeing a DR is obviously the best way to go about it. I, personally, don't recommend going cold turkey. You could have serious DT's and end up having a seizure.
Good luck. Big hugs. It's so effing hard, but I have a light in my eyes again. One day at a time. One hour at a time. One minute at a time. One breath at a time. Showers and baths are helpful. Force yourself to eat and drink lots of water.
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Old 06-02-2016, 04:04 PM
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Need someone to talk to. Craving really bad.
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Old 06-02-2016, 04:10 PM
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Hang in there csaw. You won't be sorry. You WILL be sorry if you give in. For one thing, you don't want to have to take another sick day.
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Csaw.. eat something sweet!
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Old 06-02-2016, 04:34 PM
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Im not going to drink. I am worried about tossing and turning again tonight.
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Old 06-02-2016, 05:27 PM
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Hang in there Csaw. Don't cave. You can do it. I was just reading something about sleep. They recommended some light carbs (like crackers) with maybe some milk. Sometimes I drink Sleepytime tea. Actually, during my first couple of days, I would drink Sleepytime tea in the daytime. Seemed to help with anxiety. Can you read until you get sleepy? You're doing SO GOOD! Soon you'll have another day.

PS - I have a hard time sleeping. My doctor advised to not watch TV or use a computer immediately before bed as the screen light stimulates the brain. Don't know how true that is, since I still watch TV and/or use the computer, but it might help you.
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