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[ava]

I am 3 days in. I did not go cold turkey. I went from around 15 maybe 20 drinks a day to 4 for the last three nights. I am nauseaus (spelling?) dizzy, and pretty much feel like I'm in a fog. Maybe even in a different world.

Any advice? Maybe I should have seen a doctor first. I read about those DT's and they really scare me.

[EnglishWriter77]

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Hi Ava,

Unfortunately the withdrawal stages are pretty rough - if you're getting severe shakes then it s probably best to see a Dr who may be able to give you something to help with the withdrawal symptoms.

Try and eat something good each day and drink plenty of water.

Hope to hear how you're getting on.

EW

[NewGirl2010]

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I feel your pain right now. I went cold turkey starting the 1st. I too wonder if I should have seen a doctor? I have to say I am starting to feel a bit better this morning and I think I am over the worst. Hopefully you can start to feel better soon. Also, it never hurts to check in with a doctor for medical advice and support.

Good luck. Its worth it to go through this as the long term payoffs of sobriety are tremendous!

[hillsidetime]

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Hi Ava, and Newgirl, I hope you two are alright. I am no expert, and there are others here who have much more knowledge than myself. What I do understand, is that not everyone will go through severe withdrawal symptoms, DT'S, etc. I succeeded in going cold turkey, and it was not fun, but I was not incapacitated. I was able to report to work, and parent my children, and coach my teams etc, while going sober. Perhpas you need to talk with a doctor, I am not sure. Let us know more about your symptoms and some here may be able to give you more concise advice.

Hang in there,
Hill

[lil.michelle]

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Hi.
This is very normal. It is you body detoxing of all the posion you've put in to it through the years. Try drinking lots of water and get lots of rest. I does get better. Hang in there BUT i you feel like you need medical help, seek it.
I wish you the best. Don't give up! We're here for you!

[Myline]

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Today is day 4 for me and it is not easy. All I want to do is sleep or bitch, I know it will get better in time!
Hearing from all you makes me feel more positive but the thing is,drinking is what I did with all my friends
so now I feel like I don't have friends.

[gypsi]

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Myline;1034904 wrote: ...but the thing is,drinking is what I did with all my friends
so now I feel like I don't have friends.

Myline, I totally get that feeling. Every time I get sober, I sit around thinking, "Now WTF am I supposed to do?" This is my third go 'round with getting sober; the first two times, it was the complete, utter boredom and not being able to hang out with my friends (in addition to the Committee with their constant murmuring in my head) that sent me off to drink. What I am slowly realizing is that after over 20 years of drinking, I have no other types of friends and it will take time to cultivate new friendships that don't involve drinking. A friend of mine has suggested that I go to an AA meeting, more for the chance to meet some people that are not sittin' on a barstool than anything else. I am seriously considering it. Perhaps you should also...

And btw, welcome to MWO! :l

[Change]

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gypsi;1034909 wrote: Myline, I totally get that feeling. Every time I get sober, I sit around thinking, "Now WTF am I supposed to do?" This is my third go 'round with getting sober; the first two times, it was the complete, utter boredom and not being able to hang out with my friends (in addition to the Committee with their constant murmuring in my head) that sent me off to drink. What I am slowly realizing is that after over 20 years of drinking, I have no other types of friends and it will take time to cultivate new friendships that don't involve drinking. A friend of mine has suggested that I go to an AA meeting, more for the chance to meet some people that are not sittin' on a barstool than anything else. I am seriously considering it. Perhaps you should also...

And btw, welcome to MWO! :l

Know how you two feel and would just like to say "you're not alone"!!! Anything is better than hanging out with those people, getting drunk. I have now realised it's the alcohol, not the person, nevertheless, i have also realised how unhealthy it is to hang around those people at the moment, if at all. For example, i used to invite one of them out for lunch all the time, thinking we could do something 'different', but he refuses to go (he agrees, but i never hear from him). I have been trying to cultivate 'friendships' without alcohol, so we'll see how it goes. At the very least, i will be my own best friend. The other thing i have been thinking about is to hell with them! And, to focus on my own life and moving ahead.

Make a plan, exercise, go to the library, see how it goes.

[gypsi]

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Change, excellent plan! I have the same plan going on also. My problem is this - I love the bar. I love the social interaction, I love sitting on that barstool talking shit to everyone around me. I have worked as a bartender for most of my life, so walking into any bar anywhere feels like coming home. Kind of a strange twist for me to deal with, but I'm dealing.

I found bingo a couple of weeks ago lol!

[Cassia]

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Hi all,

I can totally empathise...social interaction is my job and my life! I love the camaraderie that comes with Friday night drinks or just a catch up with a mate down the pub.

I guess I am fortunate that my friends are being totally supportive and I don't doubt that a few are a bit envious. I have accepted that if my friends aren't interested in being around me when I am not drinking then they aren't real friends and they can take a running jump. Although I do get the whole...u don't have a problem as bad as u think u do every so often. I don't think it's malicious...

A few people who are long time sober have told me that you will eventually feel comfortable socialising again when you are secure in your own sobriety. It may not be particularly helpful right now but it will come!

We are all doing so well and will continue to do so. It may not be easy but hell...the best things in life aren't.


Sending you all my positive energy and a bit of cheekiness for good measure!!!

L x

[dlw]

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EVERY DAY WILL GET BETTER!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!