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[Supercrew]

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They physical anxiety during withdrawal is different for everyone. When I went through my final withdrawal it was a good 2-3 days of hell before I was finally given librium in the ER. That being said, I was coming off a 3 week bender of drinking 16-20 beers and half a bottle of vodka a day. I had a serious physical dependence and I had the anxiety of knowing that withdrawaling from that amount could do me some serious physical harm...so some of my sysmptoms were probably mental as well. Once I got the IV of librium I felt fine, then I took 2 doses before I tossed the stuff out.

[K9Lover]

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Hi and welcome Kdog!

I was like you, I'd drink a 6 pack of "tall" Bud Lights (a pint, I think) and that would be a "light" night for me, because it equals about 8 beers. A normal night would be 12-14 beers. I did that for over a decade, slowing increasing my amounts. When I finally quit, I went to my doctor and she gave me Ativan to help the symptoms of withdrawal and anxiety. I still had it a bit, but not too bad. Like Supercrew said, it will be different for everyone. I jus wanted to let you know that you are not alone in this, I can totally relate to where you are coming from. I thought I'd never get off this roller-coaster from hell, but I did, and you can too! Please stick around and let us know how you are.
K9

[Trixiebelle]

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kdog;1302340 wrote: trix, thats the problem, I guess you could call fidgety, but then I crave one to stop it! I have gotten past it a few times on my day off recently and really enjoyed my day, but if I give in, its all over for me for the day. Going to give it a shot tomorrow, will let you know, TY for listening!
Kdog

Yeah I had a really big day cleaning my house (for rental) and by the end of the day all I wanted was a drink. I bought a 6 pack of cider (heavy) I polished off 4 and thank God my daughter drank 2 of them - otherwise I know I would have drank the other 2 :upset:

Today is another day, I'll try again - hope you did well Kdog

[kdog]

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trixie, K9 and super, ty so much for sharing your stories, all the stories I read make me really feel I can conquer the beast! Looking so forward to being happy again







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[kdog]

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trixie, K9 and super, ty so much for sharing your stories, all the stories I read make me really feel I can conquer the beast! Looking so forward to being happy again! I will just keep coming here and reading, its amazing how much it helps. So far so good for today and didn't even take a pill, just feel a bit as trix would jittery! Thanks again all!

Kdog





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[Pinecone]

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Kdog, I just wanted to lend you a little support and say welcome. Arm yourself with knowledge by reading on here and make yourself a good plan. You are among friends who understand this struggle. I'm pulling for you!

[kdog]

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pinecone, ty for the support, I need all I can get! I appreciate all the support and knowlegde you all have posted for me.:thanks:
kdog

[So over it]

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How is it going kdog?
How it's going well so far

[kdog]

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so so, but this site has kept me from drinking today, and its my 1 st day off in 6 days, so thats good! thank you so much for asking.
Kdog

[K9Lover]

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Hi Kdog!
I just wanted to see how you are today. Stay strong and get through a few days, it will get easier. Keep posting so we know how you are!
K9

[resrchqueen]

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Kdog... Try having a cup of Yogi Calming Tea or any tea with Chamomile in it.... Also, look for something called Rescue Remedy at a health food store. They are awesome.

[kdog]

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ty queen, my doctor also prescribed me camprol? Have not tried that either any one ever try this med?
Its supposed to heal the brain, I believe???

[resrchqueen]

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Not familiar with that but I am sure others here will pipe in.

[Unwasted]

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KDog, try posting in the meds section which you access from the front page. Best to you.

[K9Lover]

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Kdog,
I tried Campral for a while, but got tired of taking 6 pills a day. I switched to, and still use, Antabuse. Knowing I'll get deathly ill if I drink on it works wonders for killing cravings!
K9