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[Dazedandconfoosed]

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I started to get short of breath and experience alot of physical pain so I broke down and drank 2 beers. I made it 18 hours. The Doc warned me this might happen. Oh well, im not gonna hammer myself. I never had the urge really, just knew that without drinking a couple of beers I was going to wind up in the ER. So now its round 2 in the fight starting now.

[Guest]

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DAC..I'm really I have not responded to you so far; it sounds like you are going through your own personal hell right now. For what you're going through 2 beers is not a bad thing. Try to keep hydrated; and someone mentioned Electrolyes, replenish with Gatorade or something similar as often as possible. And if you can eat as much protein as your body can handle, it cuts the cravings. I hope you're feeling better, or start to very soon...

[Dazedandconfoosed]

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Thanks. This website and the people on it are a great inspiration. I think I will be ok once I get through the physical stuff.

[startingover]

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Good luck DAC. You are strong and determined. That's going to get you where you need to be. (Hugs)

[Dazedandconfoosed]

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Thanks. I did not know going cold turkey would be so rough. Guess I have just been to deep into drinking lately.

[Guest]

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Everyone reacts differently to quitting; some don't have a problem with the physical side, it's all a mental thing. Others are both. But it's hard on you no matter what drawback you are suffering from. It's an addictive poison. You're doing really well, I hope you feel better soon..

[Dazedandconfoosed]

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Yeah I actually started yesterday at about 7pm. I only drank 4 beers all day but then I could not sleep at all last night. Got up this morning at 4:40 am and jumped straight into the shower and proceeded to destroy the shower. I knew I would not be able to work so I contacted my supervisor and told him I was still unable to work. By 1pm today I drank 2 beers just to kill the feeling. Its 5pm now and I am drinking a couple more, my Doc actually told me too. Its amazing how the body can become so accustomed to something that when it doesnt get it you start shutting down. I just love having this forum to document what I am going through and not feel alone and ashamed by doing so.

[vera-b]

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Hi Dazed,

Boy, this is some scary stuff! You have certainly been tested - stick with us. I wish I could offer some advice that would help at this juncture, but just have no experience with the physical withdrawal. You may want to consider jotting down some feelings (or just refer to this thread) now so that you can look back when a craving hits you down the road. You wouldn't want to go through this again. Sending some "keep on keepin' on" vibes your way, and hope you turn the corner soon!

V.

[Dazedandconfoosed]

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Thanks Vera! Yeah, I am trying to document this stuff just for that reason. I want to be able to one day look back and see it all. The main reason I am stearing clear of the ativan or xanax is so my memory of the experience will be there. When I get to that hump in the road and the phsycological urge hits me I want to be able to look back and remember the pain. So if it seems I am rambling it is just because I want to make note of as much as possible here. Someday it may help someone else, who knows.

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Sometimes quitting cold turkey is not advisable in certain people; the withdrawl symptoms are to extreme. Personally, my withdrawl is mental. I really can't imagine what you are going through right now but it can not be easy in any way. It's good you are here for the support of everyone.

[Dazedandconfoosed]

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I seem to say "yeah" alot.

[Dazedandconfoosed]

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Oh man, I havent even got to the mental aspect yet. I didnt even want a beer today, I forced them down my throat just to feel better.

[Guest]

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I think you are doing the right thing; slowly cutting back to get your body used to not having it all the time. If your reactions are that strong and harsh quitting completely might cause more damage then good.

[Dazedandconfoosed]

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Luckilly I have a really supportive wife who is an ER Nurse and understands. Also I have this place. I would be hammered drunk by now.

[aclassicgirl]

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Hi Dazed-
I'm glad you are feeling better. My doctor told me to drink a bit if I get the shakes real bad. Sounds like you had them BAD. It's really nice that your wife is supportive and a nurse to boot! The doc also told me to come off the alcohol slowly like over a week or so before I go AL free.
**aclassicgirl