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Way to go Dav.......I'm exhausted too .....babysat my 9 month old grandson all afternoon and evening......he is a challenge some days like today! .....going to get into bed and read.
Have a good evening.....the days get better as your body responds to being rid of the alcohol

[struggles]

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Dav, great job! i made it through day one, but did not completely make two, which would be today. I started to feel shaky and sweaty and nervous, i took a xanax, but it did not work so at six am I bought a six pack of beer. i may need to try to taper. I have had two since then and feel a little better, but tired. I am taking the topa so the beer tastes like ass, but I don't want to go through that while at work...I get really bad anxiety. I called my dr. to see if he would switch me to lorazapam and have not heard back. Around 4pm yesterday, I started to feel the cravings...I know the routine, but I drink a lot of beer, almost a case a day. I stopped for a while this past summer and felt great, but then I stopped the topa thinking I could do this...I did for a while and then BAM. I have never tried to moderate, but until I hear from my dr. I feel its the best.

I am not a nurse or dr or medical person, but your bp looks great! When I drink, mine runs 180/115 or higher. And like you, I don't eat and don't take my meds..duh.

We can do this together:h

[Cinders]

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Dav,

You are doing great!! Like you, when I withdraw I have to watch my BP. I have gone as high as 180/140, yikes!!

I am grateful you have some Lorazepam for the first few what can be dangerous days.

Struggles,

Lorazepam would be used only for the withdrawal period to help you stay calm AND to help you avoid seizures from withdrawal. It would not replace Topa, which would be an ongoing medication to help you stay sober. IMHO.

If you are feeling very shaky, sweaty, etc, it would be a very good idea to get with your doctor and have him/her prescribe something for your withdrawal. While you may not be at risk for seizure, etc, you cannot tell ahead of time. It would be best to err on the side of caution. (However, do not use this as an excuse to binge drink until you see your doctor. Only drink enough to keep the shakes at bay, difficult to do, I know..)

Cindi

[K9Lover]

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Hi Dav!

You sound good, congratulations on Day 5! The mental side of quitting drinking was always the hardest for me. My body physically got over the alcohol in 3-4 days, but the mental struggle lasts indefinitely...BUT with each passing day it gets easier, so please do not despair. If it stayed this hard forever, few of us would succeed, but as you can see, there are a lot of success stories on MWO and I have a feeling you are going to be one of them! Keep up your good work and keep us posted on your progress!

K9

[FlyAway]

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How are you doing Dav? I agree with K9. The psychological addiction and the emotions can be a bear. But we've all got to learn how to deal with real life sober.

[paulywogg]

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how you doing today dav,keep us posted

[dav]

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Day 9

I'm doing good. Today I'm gonna go outside and spend a few hours with some people. Then I'm gonna come back home and clean up my garage. I've been keeping busy but the sleep is kinda hard the last few days. I imagine that is to be expected. It is part of the reason I haven't posted. Gonna see my GP in a few days.

Thanks for all the support. I'm not drinking today!

[dav]

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Day 11

I'm getting ready to switch forums pretty soon but I can't sit here for long. I'm sick!!! Mix that with insomnia and I do feel like I am taking a turn even though I feel like trash. I'm actively keeping busy and evaluating every situation to make sure I put something else in place of a drink. Feel good about that but man do I have to be sick right now?

However, I'm not drinking today!

[paulywogg]

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you are gonna switch forums?

[dav]

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Day 12

I was gonna go to the one where you can detail your experiences. The tell us your experience one. Dunno.

Feeling better today but sleep was a nightmare. My dreams were a mile a minute and it definitely wasn't REM sleep. Made for some real bad sleep.

Going to see doc on Friday.

I'm not drinking today!

[Hippyman]

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Well done Dav. :goodjob: Maybe you should take along some info to your Doctor about anti~craving meds. They have been a God sent for many of us here!

dav;1448348 wrote: Day 12

I was gonna go to the one where you can detail your experiences. The tell us your experience one. Dunno.

Feeling better today but sleep was a nightmare. My dreams were a mile a minute and it definitely wasn't REM sleep. Made for some real bad sleep.

Going to see doc on Friday.

I'm not drinking today!

[Kradle123]

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dav;1448062 wrote: Day 11

I'm getting ready to switch forums pretty soon but I can't sit here for long. I'm sick!!! Mix that with insomnia and I do feel like I am taking a turn even though I feel like trash. I'm actively keeping busy and evaluating every situation to make sure I put something else in place of a drink. Feel good about that but man do I have to be sick right now?

However, I'm not drinking today!

Hi Dave:

I swear the minute my mind got serious about quitting AL my body collapsed and I got very sick!! Mind you I'm pretty much a healthy person, take all my supps, excersise, eat well...but it felt like when my mind decided to stop killing myself, my physical self said, "well its about fricken time! Now we're gonna get some rest here!

Enjoy the time out even if you feel like crap. At least you can play on the sympathy vote a bit and sleep ,
Stay close, :l:h

[dav]

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Day 17

Went to see my doctor. That went better than expected. Felt good to say 'no I haven't been drinking lately'. Got some stuff for sleep and that has been better too.

I went over to a friends house this weekend. He offered me a beer as he was drinking but I simply said 'no' and that was that. It may not be that easy next time but practice makes perfect. I just don't want to anymore...

I'm not drinking today!

[Guitarista]

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dav;1451620 wrote: Day 17

Went to see my doctor. That went better than expected. Felt good to say 'no I haven't been drinking lately'. Got some stuff for sleep and that has been better too.

I went over to a friends house this weekend. He offered me a beer as he was drinking but I simply said 'no' and that was that. It may not be that easy next time but practice makes perfect. I just don't want to anymore...

I'm not drinking today!

Hey Dav,

Absolutely brilliant on day 17 AF. Congratulations and well done. Keep it going friend.

There is SO much magic and treasure around just waiting for us to notice, and it's all ours, free of charge.

Bravo! :goodjob:

[dav]

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Day 18

I'm getting that by reading countless threads. Been lurking quite a bit. I'm a bit tired today but in a good way.

I'm not drinking today!