The very fact I am reading and writing about alcohol withdrawal should indicate there is a problem.
For over 2 years, I have been drinking strong beer and whiskey every night. I would at first drink immediately after work, caring very little for how much money I was throwing down the drain (literally). After coming home and quickly drinking everything I bought, I would walk or drive (yes, I know) back to the nearest store... or any store that was open, and buy even more. It has become a problem. Instead of being active, having friends, pursuing interests, or spending time doing something fun or productive, I create an environment at home where I just hang around and drink constantly. The times when I do go out with friends must always include alcohol. If it doesn't, I will go out and buy some, even to the point of it seeming inappropriate in whatever place I am at.
I essentially drink to the point when I pass out in bed, hardly recalling even going to sleep. The next day I immediately run to the kitchen to drink a huge glass of water and take ibuprofen, going back to the bed briefly until my hangover subsides enough for me to resume my day. Throughout the day, I drink coffee or energy drinks, maybe even eating the occasional healthy meal--all the while convincing myself I am doing my body good, only to go home later and screw it up again. This cycle will be broken. I've successfully stopped smoking, I have faith in myself I can do it with alcohol.
Long story short, here I am in the first night, already with a fast heart rate, shaky hands, a headache, no appetite, and fearful of an inability to fall asleep. My thoughts are somewhat confusing as well.
I have relapsed on my attempts to stop before. This time will be different, and I'm excited for the positive feelings to come when my life can be refreshing again.
Thanks for reading. Good luck everyone.
-C
For over 2 years, I have been drinking strong beer and whiskey every night. I would at first drink immediately after work, caring very little for how much money I was throwing down the drain (literally). After coming home and quickly drinking everything I bought, I would walk or drive (yes, I know) back to the nearest store... or any store that was open, and buy even more. It has become a problem. Instead of being active, having friends, pursuing interests, or spending time doing something fun or productive, I create an environment at home where I just hang around and drink constantly. The times when I do go out with friends must always include alcohol. If it doesn't, I will go out and buy some, even to the point of it seeming inappropriate in whatever place I am at.
I essentially drink to the point when I pass out in bed, hardly recalling even going to sleep. The next day I immediately run to the kitchen to drink a huge glass of water and take ibuprofen, going back to the bed briefly until my hangover subsides enough for me to resume my day. Throughout the day, I drink coffee or energy drinks, maybe even eating the occasional healthy meal--all the while convincing myself I am doing my body good, only to go home later and screw it up again. This cycle will be broken. I've successfully stopped smoking, I have faith in myself I can do it with alcohol.
Long story short, here I am in the first night, already with a fast heart rate, shaky hands, a headache, no appetite, and fearful of an inability to fall asleep. My thoughts are somewhat confusing as well.
I have relapsed on my attempts to stop before. This time will be different, and I'm excited for the positive feelings to come when my life can be refreshing again.
Thanks for reading. Good luck everyone.
-C
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Good luck. I never got into hard liquor but I am a fiend for the IPAs and other heavier beers. I was more of a maintenance drinker, basically usually drank no more then 6 most nights, but I always always had a fridge full of beer.
I am on day 2 myself. I tapered down one beer less per night and it really helped. Also look into supplements and do not be afraid to take an OTC painkiller and Sleep Aid. Best of luck to you!
I am on day 2 myself. I tapered down one beer less per night and it really helped. Also look into supplements and do not be afraid to take an OTC painkiller and Sleep Aid. Best of luck to you!
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C,
Best of luck to you, your story sounds very familiar to me. I'm at almost seven weeks and it does get better, but in my case "getting better" took longer than I thought it would. I felt "strange" (anxiety, panic, "out of body" experiences to varying degrees) for the first month.
You're in for a rough week or two; hang in there. Drink plenty of water and take B-complex vitamins, because if you're thiamine deficient (which you probably are), it can make you feel really wiggy.
-RP
Best of luck to you, your story sounds very familiar to me. I'm at almost seven weeks and it does get better, but in my case "getting better" took longer than I thought it would. I felt "strange" (anxiety, panic, "out of body" experiences to varying degrees) for the first month.
You're in for a rough week or two; hang in there. Drink plenty of water and take B-complex vitamins, because if you're thiamine deficient (which you probably are), it can make you feel really wiggy.
-RP
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recovered smoker here too, found it was BIGGER problem than alk...found I can do without it 2to 3 nites, take melatonin and skull cap to help sleep...gonna try to drink just 2, maybe 3 nights over time...I felt better, and had more control over how much I drank back then
Oh yeh and a multi vitamin too
Oh yeh and a multi vitamin too
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