Magnolia123

Thanks Steely

Steely

What do you think is happening to you Magnolia? Your diagnosis and withdrawal symptoms seem to merge. It's confusing. You avoid the question lots of times.

Alcohol withdrawal? Benzo withdrawal? Panic/PTSD?

Only advice I can give is don't drink, and see your doctor, therapist about the benzos and CPTSD.

On your side Magnolia.

Magnolia123

All three of those Steely.

I'm just trying to make it through the night.

No alcohol in the house.

Magnolia123

Dee you didn't offend me at all

I was just explaining

Some take them recreationally I suppose ?

IDK.

Either way it's not good.

Dee74

good I'm glad I didn't upset you Magnolia.

D

Steely

If you've got all three kicking in together Magnolia, best advice I can offer is to drink NO alcohol. Take benzo's as prescribed by your doctor, or, discuss taper, if that's what you want. And see a therapist about CPTSD.

One step at a time. Alcohol will wreck every plan you may have about the rest.

I'm speaking from my own experience Magnolia, nothing more.

Magnolia123

I will not touch alcohol.

Thanks Steely 😊

fishkiller

You are showing much strength and courage magnolia.
You Can beat this
It Will get better

Magnolia123

Mentally in a really bad place. I can't function.
Paralyzed with fear.

Day 8

Anna

Magnolia, just pause and take several deep breaths to try to relax. Go out for a walk and maybe stop for a tea or coffee. Distract yourself and you'll get through this.

Steely

Congrats on Day 8.

I understand the paralysis of fear Magnolia. It does get better over time.

Just don't drink.

Steely

Congrats on Day 8.

I understand the paralysis of fear Magnolia. It does get better over time.

Just don't drink.

Steely

Congrats on Day 8.

I understand the paralysis of fear Magnolia. It does get better over time.

Just don't drink.

Steely

Oops. Won't delete, because it's a good point I make.

Reinforcement. lol

advbike

So true, Steely.

Hang in there, Magnolia. You can do this.

Worried14

You're doing so well Magnolia, keep going

Steely

I hope you're doing ok Magnolia.

Don't interpret my humour as uncaring. My lol 's mean well.

Are you ok Magnolia?

Magnolia123

Not really Steely.

I'm completely out of sorts.

Very depressed.

Sober but not feeling so great.

Anna

You're doing great Magnolia, but it's still early days. Try to hang in there and be patient. Alcohol and benzos are depressants so your body is going through a lot right now as it adjusts. Getting exercise each day could be helpful.

Alpine

Hang in there Mags, it took me a while to feel better. You are doing great!