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I have been drunk everyday for the past couple years. I have a husband and daughter who love me very much. I decided four days ago to quit drinking cold turkey and it is a LOT harder than I thought. I need all the encouragement I can get right now as I woke up this morning wanting to drink.
MissSiesta
You might feel like it's unbearable at times.Counting days, hours or even minutes is completely acceptable. B stubborn.This shall pass too.
Splosions
I mean, have you tried warm turkey? Little tomato and mustard doesn't hurt either.
rockhydra
See a doctor, go to treatment. Post acute withdrawal syndrome is no joke.
eotty
ManicMDMechanic
It's said in other places, but if you're that habitual a drinker, you absolutely need medical help or it can be fatal. Strong work though!
Sandler74
I just quit smoking 20 days ago cold turkey, I've been smoking for 23 years. You can do this!!
sparrowsgirl
That's awesome!
jasonnewman801
8 months sober here. Took a DUI for me to realize I needed a change. You can do it! support groups & spending lots of time w/friends FTW
mcstu0
JeepersMedia
DoughSlayer
What I CAN give you is an upvote.
ThatRaccoonGuy
Take it one day at a time. You just have to make it through today. Just one day. You can be weak tomorrow, but today you will be strong.
garghuul
^
Gramaforous
eldark
Think of it as letting something go, rather than giving something up, like a weight being lifted. I thought I'd never be able to stop but
eldark
Did 6 years ago and it's like being set free. I don't even miss it. So anything is possible.
frawgy
5 years sober here. It gets better. Waking up w/o a hangover is the best part. Get numbers from anyone who supports you, to call l/text! +1
justsomefish72
Your worth it baby your worth it.
runn3rBeast
Keep it up. Don't hesitate to get professional help. You got this!
ninjnaRN
DON'T QUIT ALCOHOL COLD TURKEY. I cannot stress this enough. Get help. I've seen detoxing alcoholics. Medically, it's dangerous
ZoidbergIsGreat
Very much depends on the person. I've had some who reach a max of 7 on their CIWAS and others who I'm chucking valium into like it's candy.
ZoidbergIsGreat
But it can be very dangerous and even deadly in some people who are prone to withdrawal seizures. Please stay safe OP and into treatment.
NoIdidntsayAbeLincolnIsaidHeyBlinkin
Yes. My mom is a recovering alcoholic for years now, but went into violent seizures from withdrawals when first quitting
Catillate
Take it one hour at a time, seek your higher power, find a meeting. Cheesy advice bc it works.
Catillate
Also; congrats, you're doing it!!! It takes so much strength but you have got it! It won't be easy but you are strong <3
fishermanjesus
Good luck I joined the fight 2 days ago.
livelovelaughcry
That's great! You can do it! Keep your eye on the prize. It's amazing how much better your life will be!
bobrosseshappylittleaccident
Good luck to you!
fartinacolander
Keep going, it's worth it, and you save money.
fartinacolander
It is tough but you can do it, it will take a while for the routine of drinking alcohol to get out of your system, make life your addiction
fartinacolander
Admitting and having the strength to talk about it is a real good thing, the best of British to ya.
SpeedbagNutPunch
Hang in there, @OP. The first 72 hours are the most critical and you've made it past that. I was in your shoes until three weeks ago...
SpeedbagNutPunch
I chose alcohol to "relax" after work so much that I hated being sober. What I didn't realize is the I had become really depressed and...
SpeedbagNutPunch
withdrawn. Well, on 7/28 I decided I was going to drink more than usual because I had a stressful week but I ended up getting arrested...
SpeedbagNutPunch
because I became violent during an argument with my husband. Where I live, the state automatically takes over cases like this, so even ...
SpeedbagNutPunch
though my husband wants the domestic violence charges dismissed, it's not up to him anymore. It's a long, dark path to take, but you're...
SpeedbagNutPunch
not alone. I haven't drank since that night, but that doesn't mean I don't think about it all the time... l almost gave in this last...
MadMushies
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TheAnticipationOfANewLoversArrival
Don't go cold turkey, alcohol withdrawal is the one most likely to kill you. See a doctor or a treatment centre, you are really at risk!
zomgkiwi
Do it for them and yourself. good luck <3
isaacdoodless
Itll be the one of the best decision u ever make
weldr67
It's tough I'm back at day 5 AGAIN. Don't stop trying, and remember that you're surrounded by people who love and support you. Talk to them.
bobrosseshappylittleaccident
Good luck and thank you for the support!
weldr67
It sucks b/c I live alone. I can get bored and lonely. This time of night is when I start in my cups. It's even worse with the full moon.
weldr67
But I'm 5 days sober and feeling healthier already. Morning anxiety is going away; the key is to stay busy. Peace to you, tinalouwho
bobrosseshappylittleaccident
5 days sober is better than zero. I'm sure we will all fall off the wagon all you can do is dust yourself off and get back on. Good luck
BooksBooksBooksBooksBooks
Find a healthy outlet to replace drinking too. Addiction is often a symptom of underlying problems (like depression, stress, sh...
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Shitty life situations etc). If quitting drinking leaves a hole in your life, fill it up with something healthier. Even if it's just
BooksBooksBooksBooksBooks
Binge watching shitty tv shows or something. (You can work on healthier habits once you kick the loopy juice). Good luck, stay strong!
EthicalCephalopod
You got this
Superjoepez
it sounds silly sometimes but go to a meeting if your feeling powerless. you will be amazed how much just being there can help
yourshittyfriend
Can confirm. Very rarely leave a meeting feeling worse.
knarlygoat
Yeah the hardest thing for me about it is feeling like I have nothing else to do. Having friends from a meeting helps that.
bobrosseshappylittleaccident
I was going nuts last night with boredom. I need to find something to do to keep my mind off drinking.
minishaff
Do you like jigsaw puzzles or crafts like crochet/knitting? For my anxiety, I switch between focus-based tasks and mindless tasks. 1/2
minishaff
I also started making jewelry as a focus-creative task. Ukulele is an easy and super fun instrument to learn, if you wanna go that route 2/2
ilovewafflesshapedliketexas
find a sauna. go for 3-4 days in a row for 10min sessions and get a good sweat going. you'll feel better in a few days. drink lots of water
gad885
Also give lots of blowjobs it helps with the oral fixation
heartstarter
This is not safe. It might work for smoking, but alcohol withdrawal can lead to death
gingerr00t
Uhhh yeah this is better advice for casual drinkers...
PolarHailStorm
I need to repeat this: LOTS of water.
Snapdragonzz
Put some cucumber and lemon/lime in your water. It helps with the detox.
PoppinLochNessHopster
Is that a thing? Sweating helping with detoxing from alcohol? Is that just like an old wives tale or ?
tiikki
old wives tale
heartstarter
It is not good for alcohol. But is the best way to quit smoking
ilovewafflesshapedliketexas
yes, helps with detoxing from lots of things. but for me i just walk outside for 10 minutes cause i live in Texas. it's a free sauna lol
isaidbiiiiiiiiiiitch
Your username says it all xD
Nobes1735
Alcohol dependence is a physical addiction, I would contact a physician to make sure doing what you're doing is safe.
PutInaThumbnPulledOutAPlum
Nurse. Agreed.
bobrosseshappylittleaccident
I have a doctors appointment tomorrow. Thank you!
grenzdebil
All the best. You got this.
WhySoSeverusSnape
OP answers and thanks one person and suddenly everyone says what to do. She is literally seeing a doctor tomorrow, chill.
WhySoSeverusSnape
And i did the exact same thing as you are doing now, it can work. Good luck and remember that what you are doing is the right thing.
CanOnlySayYes
FIGHTING!
iAmNature
Good luck. I'm on day 50 something with no nicotine. Shit is still rough, but it gets easier.
Shadowmantress
Good luck! All my wishes to you from across the internet. You can do this!!! :D
HamsterOnAGoat
Talk to a therapist or counselor too. I did once/week for a while And will once/month forever. Quitting is easy, learning how to live (1)
HamsterOnAGoat
Life without booze is the hard part, and that's next to impossible to figure out without help. Message me if you want to talk 2/2
HamsterOnAGoat
Forgot to say...it takes roughly 90 days for your emotions to balance out after quitting, so you can't trust yourself right now 3/3
ThanksIHateThis
Not to mention your stomach. The constipation will wreck ya...
INeverKnowWhatUserNameToGet
I would recommend reading Steve-O book, you follow him through his addiction and recovery, might help you :)
INeverKnowWhatUserNameToGet
And good luck!
FuckMeFuckYou
Ask your doc about Lithium. It works wonders for alcohol withdrawals.
nobodylikeskale
Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal in some cases, be careful. Although if you're already at day 4, you should be in the clear.
Srirachachachachachachachacha
Why is it fatal? What happens?
nobodylikeskale
I've seen electrolyte derangement, arrhythmias, hallucinations, seizures, you name it.
WinOrLose1
Don't get sober alone. I'm also glad you've got an MD appt, alcohol cold turkey is SERIOUSLY risky. Best of luck. Sober is doable!
Nobes1735
Good to hear! I wish you luck with your future ????????
QueenofFerelden
Good to hear. Alcohol withdrawal is one of the only ones that can kill you. Be safe, and good luck. Good for you!
Srirachachachachachachachacha
How does it kill yah?
QueenofFerelden
Neurotransmitter rebound
The4ChanHacker
Gabapentin is cheap (if you don't have insurance, get a coupon for free from goodrx.com) and it cuts alcohol cravings like nobodys biz
SlanderBox
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thorkild91
I still take it with a mood stabilizer because of how good it is at anti anxiety as well as keeping cravings down
svirr
is tis prescription or over the counter?
The4ChanHacker
RX, but it isn't a narcotic, so it's easy to get from your general practitioner.
TriWingBaron80
Gabapentin, or neurontin, is prescription. Talk to you doc about it. -psych nurse.
TriWingBaron80
*your doc, I'm also a lousy typist apparently.