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Alcohol withdrawal
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:07 pm
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:07 pm
Anyone experienced it, I drank heavily for the last 9 months following my father's passing. I needed to slow down as it was starting to affect work and home life, and I was getting the itch if I haven't had a drink in 24 hours.
So far I'm on day 3 I'm miserable, anxiety through the roof, brain zaps, a little dizziness, no appetite, no mood to do anything except sit quietly in a dark room. I'm hoping its withdrawal otherwise I'm losing my damn mind.
Some positive stories would be nice to read as I will probably have another sleep depriving evening. Or just rabbit holes to go down would also be helpful
Anything help? TIA
So far I'm on day 3 I'm miserable, anxiety through the roof, brain zaps, a little dizziness, no appetite, no mood to do anything except sit quietly in a dark room. I'm hoping its withdrawal otherwise I'm losing my damn mind.
Some positive stories would be nice to read as I will probably have another sleep depriving evening. Or just rabbit holes to go down would also be helpful
Anything help? TIA
This post was edited on 8/21/19 at 10:10 pm
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Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:09 pm to LSUTigerBait07
I’m no help but you’ve definitely come to the right place.
This thread will go 50+ pages
This thread will go 50+ pages
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:09 pm to LSUTigerBait07
Kinda late to go for a run, but tomorrow if you can, get some exercise to do something active
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:09 pm to LSUTigerBait07
What kind of booze? 6 beers a night is way different than half a fifth of bourbon.
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:10 pm to tgrbaitn08
Maybe try weening off instead of just cold turkey?
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:10 pm to Tortious
12 to 15 beers per setting, sometimes more, at least 5 times a week. I couldn't drink just a couple, all of it had to be gone before I would quit.
Never had a problem with this in the past, was always able to control the consumption.
Never had a problem with this in the past, was always able to control the consumption.
This post was edited on 8/21/19 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:11 pm to LSUTigerBait07
Alcohol withdrawal should be done under medical supervision to prevent seizures and possibly fatal outcomes. A medical professional would prescribe meds to prevent complications and taper you off of the meds.
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:11 pm to LSUTigerBait07
You’ve already been through the worst of it. Push through another day or two and you’ll be in the clear.
ETA: serious alcohol withdrawal can be deadly without medical supervision/prescriptions, and I have no idea what constitutes “serious.” So maybe look into that.
But my (uninformed) hunch is that you’re fine and almost through it. Drink some sleepytime tea before bed and maybe take a day or two off and spend some time in nature if that’s available to you.
ETA: serious alcohol withdrawal can be deadly without medical supervision/prescriptions, and I have no idea what constitutes “serious.” So maybe look into that.
But my (uninformed) hunch is that you’re fine and almost through it. Drink some sleepytime tea before bed and maybe take a day or two off and spend some time in nature if that’s available to you.
This post was edited on 8/21/19 at 10:14 pm
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:11 pm to LSUTigerBait07
It’ll pass stay strong!
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:12 pm to LSUTigerBait07
Go for a walk and listen to some music. Walk until you're exhausted. Add 20 additional minutes each day. Drink a lot of water.
Good luck.
Good luck.
This post was edited on 8/21/19 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:12 pm to LSUTigerBait07
Get a script of Xanax. It helps for this.
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:12 pm to LSUTigerBait07
don't quit cold turkey. go to your primary and get a few low dose lorazepam to manage any withdrawing symptoms. also, a little melatonin will help you go to sleep.
your sympathetic nervous system is in overdrive realizing that it's not going to get it's nightly dose of depressant. it'll be hard to sleep without some help. don't torture yourself.
your sympathetic nervous system is in overdrive realizing that it's not going to get it's nightly dose of depressant. it'll be hard to sleep without some help. don't torture yourself.
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:13 pm to LSUTigerBait07
Lexapro helped me
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:13 pm to jpainter6174
quote:
It’ll pass stay strong!
Hair of the dog is my motto
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:13 pm to LSUTigerBait07
Everyone in rehab smokes like three packs of cigarettes a day to fill the void
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:14 pm to LSUTigerBait07
Vibes. If you’re 3 days in just stick it out if you can
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:15 pm to LSUTigerBait07
My buddy over in Beaumont told me that 7-11 now delivers beer. So if you live over there then problem solved
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:15 pm to LSUTigerBait07
Yourè at day three, it's almost over. 3-5 days
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:16 pm to HappyTownTiger
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Lexapro
DON'T do Lexapro. you wanna experience the electric shock withdrawals that'll make you want to jump off the nearest bridge?@@?@?@?@?
go with low dose lorazepam or Xanax. these meds are pretty free and clear of side effects.
do NOT take any anti depressants, IMO
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:17 pm to Melvin
Was trying to avoid the benzo route, just felt like replacing one crutch with another.
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