This is my 4th day AF, and I can't believe how easy it has been so far. I kept postponing and postponing my AF start, because of all the terrible stories of withdrawal symptoms (read elsewhere).
I was afraid of having seizures etc, DT at worst...
Twice I tried to drink less and taper down, both times when I reached 3 ciders the next night I drank 12 or two bottles of wine...
It was here that I read about going cold turkey, and I did so. Had only six ciders last Thursday and on Friday went AF, fearing the worst. Started also Campral that day.
No physical symptoms to mention, perhaps a little tired and absentminded, but absolutely functioning. Have made long walks, visited a nice town nearby, cleaned the kitchen etc.
ALcohol free beer and wine help a lot. I wonder how many relapse just because they miss the taste (but maybe not the alcohol), try to manage sober and then, when the change (of habit) is too much, return to their old familiar taste and habit ? I almost believe that at least for me the option of af wine is necessary for success in this fight.
Good luck to all !
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