Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

[mark2]

Hello From Dublin Ireland. Was sober for 7 years, drank last christmas and right up to yesterday. I know from experience that I will be over the worst in 3/4 days so I had this planned. I have stocked up on food, fluids,tobacco, fresh bed so I dont need to go out, dont need to meet or do anything but go through this. I got a few sleeping tablets from the doctor which should give me sleep of sorts for the next few nights.
Today is so bad and I have had 2 showers already as I am sweating so badly but I know it will pass in a few days. I got some soup into me so far today and 2 litres of water but its tough ! I have tv and the internet and my phone is switched off.
I told anyone that matters to me that my phone is off and they understand. If there is an emergency they can call over. Cold Turkey is the only thing that works for me.
Thank you
Mark.

[almost free]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Hi Mark.

God, I feel for you. I've done more than my share of cold turkey withdrawals. If you have access to a doctor, I would recommend getting a prescription for ativan or valium, just enough for a couple of days. It is the difference between hell and feeling very comfortable in withdrawal.

I had two years and went out. Just prior to my two years, I had arrived at a 12 step meeting, and just sat at the 'clubhouse' all day, drinking black coffee, and getting worse and worse. They were going to take me to the hospital, because they feared I would go into convulsions. I could not even drive my car home I was shaking so badly.

I was able to get a couple of valium from a nearby clinic and someone drove me and my car home. Within an hour, I felt tremendously better! I have always hated pills, but I have never forgotten the blessed relief I felt that day.

The next day I started with various supplements recommended in 'Seven Weeks to Sobriety', by Joan Larson(there is similar info available on this site). I went on a sugar free, junk free, lean protein, fresh green salad/vegetable diet. The supps and diet helped a lot with cravings. I also dropped 30 pounds in two months. I still don't take pills,(I even try to get my vitamins in liquid form) but I will never forget the relief it gave me on that terrible day.

I fell off the wagon after the two years and have been struggling ever since, but I am so happy I found this website. So many kind and supportive people, so much good advice, so many options available, advice on meds, supps. Some people want to abstain, some want to moderate, and some are glad to just have some improvement; managing to get as many days alcohol free out of every month as they can. Everyone can pursue their own goals with lots of support. Sorry to ramble on and on. Check out the Newbie's Nest. Lots of support there. I actually spent hours and hours, reading here before I got the courage to join in. Welcome! Good luck with getting through the day. So glad you are here!

[satz123]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Hi Mark -
also from Dublin. :welcome:
As above great advice :
Check out the Newbie's Nest. Lots of support there. Also the Army thread has loads of nice people from Ireland ( though others - in Scotland - you know who you are ) will dispute that :H
I actually spent weeks & weeks reading before I posted too. Good luck with getting through the day. Stay close for as long as it takes.
Glad you found us !

ps : Army thread has lots of other non-Irish LOVELY folk too !

[mama bear]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Hi Mark
I know nothing about withdrawal, but I feel for you and want to welcome you to our site. Keep in touch, ok?

[mark2]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Well Day 1 over, Time for bed. Thank you all for your kind replies. Talk tomorrow, Nite
Mark

[vlivengood]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Mark, sounds like you are very intelligent and a good planner and obviously VERY serious about this..... think of the sweat as all the poison getting out of your body and welcome it, I know it is easy to get restless so as horrible as going outside might sound maybe forcing yourself for a walk might help. Good luck, stay strong and keep us posted.

[satz123]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

mark2;1394478 wrote: Well Day 1 over, Time for bed. Thank you all for your kind replies. Talk tomorrow, Nite
Mark

Brilliant - be sure to check in tomorrow Mark ?
In the morning you'll feel much better - get some B vitamins into you then:goodjob:

[Alcoholic]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Are you ok, mark? Severe alcohol withdrawal can kill and should be monitored by doctors....

[Anjicia]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Hi Mark i hope u r ok. Just want to add my support ditto what everyone has said. Some very good advice here. I'm also from Dublin. Do check in and let us know how u r doin.:l

[mark2]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Well its 6am and I slept well for a few hours and feel a bit better today. I was looking for a fresh t shirt last night and found an un opened bottle of V ! I poured it down the toilet but it was such a hard thing to do. Even thinking about it now is uncomfortable. Anyway Good Morning all !!

[Dave_]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Good Morning Mark and well done. Keep going, you know the drill.

[cuckoosnest83]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Hang in there, Mark. I know, for myself, I don't want to go through this hell again.

[fluff]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Mark-Good morning! Just sending good wishes your way!
Fluff

[Alcoholic]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Good to hear you are doing well, Mark!!! Keep us posted!

[mark2]

Going Through The Sweats..Big Time !!

Day 2 dusted, not easy but easier than day 1. I have been fighting tiredness since 6 o clock tonight but decided to wait until now to sleep (which I will). Demolished a full cooked chicken today ! !
Nite all
Mark