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    #1

    Day four (roughly)

    Hello from the Midwest.

    A little bittersweet to be here, as you can understand. I have recently been cutting my problem down. I used to drink, mainly just beers, around 7-12 beers a day, almost every day for the past five years now. More recently, I drink every other or every three days, but sometimes it exceeds twelve..sadly. I'm not seeking medical advice, but I just wanted a general opinion. Its my fourth day cold turkey, and I think I'm doing alright. I'm not super shakey but I have a bit of a migraine. I tend to always sweat a bit, and have had panic attacks since before my first drink..so I'm used to the occasional one, although at the time I feel like I'm on the verge of death. I was wondering, strictly unprofessionally, if I may be in the clear for any nasty withdrawal after today. I don't want to drink only if I really should. I have gone four days before and have never had severe symptoms such as dts or anything like that. I just don't want to start having them in the middle of my work shift (I've worked the past two days already and survived) Thank you for your future input.
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    #2
    Day four (roughly)

    :welcome::goodjob:logo, just wanted to welcome you! I personally can't answer that, but great job on joining MWO. I went to my doctor for help out of fear of those dreaded first few days. Scared the hell out of me.
    Sounds like you are doing great, but I am by no means a doctor! How is your heart rate and BP?
    Please keep posting and let us know how you are doing, I am sure others will be along to give you better advice. Sundays are not as busy on here as most days are. I wish you luck on your journey and hope you are doing well!
    Kdog
    Reflect upon your present blessingings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some

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      #3
      Day four (roughly)

      Generally after four days the worst of the withdrawals are over, but I would check with your doctor just to be sure. Well done on 4 days.
      New life started on 1st May 2014, One day at a time I will work at continuing it forever!

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        #4
        Day four (roughly)

        logo88 welcome! You're in a good place believe me.

        I'm no expert, but I'd say once you're through the first four days it will get easier rather than worse. I experienced headaches for a couple of weeks, as well as intense sugar cravings.

        I'm thinking your cutting down prior to quitting has helped you a lot, good for you!

        If you feel like some company drop by the newbies nest and say hello, it's a little busier than this thread.

        Looking forward to hearing of your progress!
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          #5
          Day four (roughly)

          Hey logo,
          Sounds like you're pretty much in the clear. The fact that you've backed off drinking to once every two or three days is a good sign. Plus, 7-12 beers (I assume 12oz. at 5.5% alcohol or roughly) is a lot but usually less than your average hard core alcoholic, unless you weigh 100lbs. Even if you are a lightweight, drinking your least amount of 7 oz. and then going a couple days without major withdrawals, tells me anyway, that you're going to be okay without much assistance. IMHO

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            #6
            Day four (roughly)

            Just Starting Out

            Went dry for six months and have fallen off the wagon. Very scary. Sober right now.:new:

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              #7
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              william2121;1552063 wrote: Went dry for six months and have fallen off the wagon. Very scary. Sober right now.:new:
              Hi William! Welcome to MWO. Why don't you join us over in the Newbies Nest...there are lots of people there with a lot of experience. We can help! Stick close!
              :heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:

              Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think.

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                #8
                Day four (roughly)

                Hi,

                Withdrawal phobia was the reason I kept drinking, I was doing 600 ml of whiskey everyday. When I quit 12 days back, trust me, I looked like a fool with zero withdrawals. See a doctor, but don't let it scare u too much. That's my two cent worth

                Vy

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                  #9
                  Day four (roughly)

                  each time different?

                  I have only tried to stop seriously about four times (by seriously, I mean more than a week). But each time it has been different. Last Christmas I suffered quite bad withdrawals, sweats etc?.in the summer I tried again and it was easy for 6 weeks, then I fell into the old 'I want to be normal ' bullsh*t. THis time, I've had very few withdrawals, but am experiencing quite bad mood swings? especially since the time around a week out when I decided once and for all - this is it! No turning back - prior to that I was fairly settled, since then I've been up and down (as we know, it's mostly psychological)?.

                  Keep plugging on ?all of us!
                  I gave myself a wonderful present on Christmas Day 2013 - a future free from the guilt and pain that alcohol causes....

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                    #10
                    Day four (roughly)

                    As explained by Chopden, mood swings are a common thing. The best way to cope with that is increasing serotonin (converts to tryptophan) in the body. My weapon of choice there is Sunflower seeds and grilled/roasted chicken/turkey

                    Vy

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