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11-06-2017, 11:01 AM

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smykowski

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Day 1

Today is day 1. I averaged 4+ fifths of vodka and or Jack Daniels per week, along with the occasional beer or glass of wine . What should I expect as far as physical withdrawals?

11-06-2017, 11:11 AM

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Frank14

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Everyone is different, but I'd expect the usual: irritability, insomnia, etc., In addition to difficulty sleeping you may feel very tired/sleepy during the day. Be sure to drink plenty of water and vitamin supplements and eat well.

11-06-2017, 11:31 AM

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Janis

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I'm on Day 4 and this isn't my first rodeo. Be careful as alcohol withdrawal can be serious and if your symptoms get bad go to the hospital or a doctor.
I go through hot flashes, a bit of shaking, night sweats, insomnia, irritability, foggy brain, nausea and sometimes dry heaves. I'm tired now but am drinking as much water as I can along with vitamins to flush out my system. I'm also eating healthy to help give my body the nutrients that alcohol have been depriving it of.
Be strong and good luck to you.

11-06-2017, 01:36 PM

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nova84

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Hi smykowski...wishing you well on your recovery journey 💜

11-06-2017, 04:03 PM

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Dee74

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Like others have said everyones different - I even had a wide variation in my own history - sometimes I have no ill effects at all and other times I felt like I was dying.

I hope things won;t be so bad for you, but you can always go see the Dr if your worried?

11-06-2017, 04:07 PM

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Anna

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I hope your withdrawals are minimal. Do take care of yourself.

11-07-2017, 10:15 AM

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smykowski

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Day 2.

Thanks for the kind words everybody. Didn't sleep worth a crap, but stayed dry.

11-07-2017, 10:22 AM

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Lindaloohoo

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Congrats on making it to day 2

Hoping I can say the same tomorrow.

11-07-2017, 10:30 AM

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Mac4711

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smykowski

Thanks for the kind words everybody. Didn't sleep worth a crap, but stayed dry.

Awesome, Smyk! Keep on going!

11-07-2017, 11:08 AM

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Coldfusion

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Welcome, Smykowski!

You are awesome!

Here's a couple good threads to join:

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...ml#post6664036 (24 Hour Recovery Connection Part 312)

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...ml#post6655764

11-07-2017, 11:14 AM

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theVman31

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Welcome smykowski.
Keep posting and reading and recovering.

11-09-2017, 10:32 AM

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smykowski

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Day 4

I will not consume any alcohol products today. Doing pretty good so far, except kinda irritable in the evening, but sleep is getting better. Waking up without a hangover is priceless

11-09-2017, 02:14 PM

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Dee74

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Great going smykowski

11-09-2017, 02:17 PM

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Horn95

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smykowski

I will not consume any alcohol products today. Doing pretty good so far, except kinda irritable in the evening, but sleep is getting better. Waking up without a hangover is priceless

Indeed!

11-10-2017, 04:34 PM

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smykowski

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Day 5. It's the weekend and I'm not drinking.

I'm having some difficulty finding my way around the forums. Is there a tutorial or something?

11-10-2017, 05:04 PM

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Stronger2017

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Day five is great. Regards the forums, I usually just look at the new posts page on my phone so I don’t have much advice to give.

11-11-2017, 07:52 AM

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BixBees505

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Great work, Smyk!! I enjoy hanging out in the “Weekenders” thread. It is inside the Newcomers section. Wide variety of sobriety periods there, and i find it motivating to get to know people a bit. If you are like me, you might like want to just find an active, supportive thread that you relate to and get into the conversation.

Staying sober and POSTing, that is huge! Keep up the good work!