I screwed UP on DAY 7 :(

[JRons13]

Today is Day 7 of cold turkey and no AL. Then I read about Post Acute Withdrawals lasting 2 years. I gave up hope, and I just had 3oz of vodka. Now I feel horrible, sweaty and guilty...

If I start all over again tomorrow, will I have to go through those horrible 4 days of withdrawals again?



So disappointed...

[Accountable for Me]

I screwed UP on DAY 7

If you stop drinking now, more than likely you won't go through those nasty first few days again.

Please don't give up hope. It takes some time for the body to completely adjust but in all honestly life gets so much better just after a couple of weeks.

Don't be disappointed. Don't give up hope. Keep up your sobriety. It is worth it. You will feel even shittier tomorrow if you continue to drink.

[dryer]

I screwed UP on DAY 7

JR u did not screw up. The screw up happened whenver we took our very first drink a long time ago. You are working it, look around we are all working it. Read some other posts you are amoung friends and fellow workers.

And the pain decreases because you learn something new everyday.

[Sake123]

I screwed UP on DAY 7

I don't know that I buy the withdrawal lasting 2 years...but that's just me! I'm sure there are tons of studies and people that have felt crappy for a long time but I'm sure there are others that have felt their life get better almost immediately. It really truly depends on what you want. Alcohol free isn't for everyone, and I'm sure we all have rough road ahead and great times ahead. That's just life. I hope you choose to dump the booze and start afresh. I think a lot would depend on how you treat your body. Get fresh air, eat right, sleep well and meditate or whatever. I'm sure all these things will help, and I'd take other aches and pains over horrible hangovers ANY day!! Good luck to yoU!!

[NoSugar]

I screwed UP on DAY 7

Hi, JRon

I don't think PAWS is necessarily like the first few days of being AF -- it relates more to the mental aspects. Those sometimes result in physical symptoms but not like you've gone through the last several days. I also doubt that it will be that bad again as long as you don't continue to drink now.

It is good to know about PAWS, though, so we don't get too upset or discouraged when being AF isn't totally smooth sailing. The more you understand about this addiction and what to expect, the less likely that what happened tonight - giving up hope and drinking - will happen again.

You can do it and people here can help you. Please don't let fear derail you.

All the best - NS

[TJAF]

I screwed UP on DAY 7

Boy I feel really crappy. I'm so sorry JRons. As no sugar pointed out I was having some lousy days and so I did some research to help me understand why however the good days outweigh the bad! Please give it another shot!

[JRons13]

I screwed UP on DAY 7

TJAF,

It's ok! Don't feel crappy. I hope you are better

I'm starting again and will try my best not to derail. I constantly get so fearful, worried and panicky. I put myself under house arrest for 4-5 days because I was scared of seizures after reading so much about them. I feel I'm my own enemy at times...

[3June2013]

I screwed UP on DAY 7

Jrons do yourself a favour and get rid of the AL in the house. You don't need the temptation!

[Suesue]

I screwed UP on DAY 7

Get back in the saddle jr! You can do it

[Nelz]

I screwed UP on DAY 7

JRons13;1564197 wrote: Today is Day 7 of cold turkey and no AL. Then I read about Post Acute Withdrawals lasting 2 years. I gave up hope, and I just had 3oz of vodka. Now I feel horrible, sweaty and guilty...

If I start all over again tomorrow, will I have to go through those horrible 4 days of withdrawals again?



So disappointed...

I would think that withdrawal lasting THAT long is the exception, rather than the rule, and there is only one way to find out.

[JRons13]

I screwed UP on DAY 7

Nelz;1564906 wrote: I would think that withdrawal lasting THAT long is the exception, rather than the rule, and there is only one way to find out.

I actually am back AF, no harsh w/d. Just same old insomnia and crankiness...