I’m two weeks sober today and STRUGGLING. I’m tired of fighting through. I was so positive the first week, felt so good to sleep and wake up actually feeling rested. Now I’m just a shaky mess. I hate how this feels, like I want to crawl out of my skin. I’m a nail tech….ever been to a nail tech with shaky hands🤦🏼♀️ WHEN DO THE SHAKES STOP?! I detoxed at home, no doctor. I want to go buy some vodka, take a few shots and feel relaxed instead of this😫
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Stay strong it gets better ODAAT
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You will find that time will mend all of that. Urges come and go but lasting feelings of feeling better and stronger are worth the beginning part of your journey.
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Have you seen a doctor about it?
Those maybe withdrawal shakes. Sometimes it takes a bit for the symptoms to begin.
Taking a shot won’t fix it, it’ll prolong the process.
I wish you all the best.
Be good.
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Thank you. I’m trying so hard waiting to feel normal, I’m worried this is my new normal
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I’m just tired of feeling like this, anxiety is slowly running my days
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You need things
Now
You Can do this ,!
No doctors, I detoxed at home. I read the shakes don’t last but it’s been TWO WEEKS and the tiniest excitement, good or bad, gets me to trembling.
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I’d rather chat here and what things do I need now?
Love and support
Keep focused
Breathe
It will be ok
Anytime
I'm here to help
I have support from friends and family but it doesn’t make this any easier. I woke up today craving a drink. I haven’t craved yet, it’s hitting hard today. IM TIRED OF THE PROCESS, of fighting, struggling. I’m bargaining with myself….just one drink, a small bottle, no one will know. I HATE THIS TODAY.
I totally get that it will pass have to get through the suck first.
Go for a walk, go to the gym, watch a movie… anything to keep you mind occupied.. just stay strong.
Everyone’s different but my shaky hands lasted about 3-4 weeks. I could barely get a forkful of food up to my mouth. It will go away. I promise. Happy that you joined the app and are sharing. That’s where the real progress begins. I’m proud of you for taking the first step of getting sober. It’s hard. Working a program of recovery is critical for you to STAY sober though. You shouldn’t try to do it alone. Are there AA meetings in your area? Get the Meeting Guide app. And dm if you need an ear or any support. You got this, Jenny.
The book Alcohol Explained was very good at educating me on the physical changes alcohol made to my body and gave a rough idea of how long it would take to re-regulate to life without poison.
My bad shakes lasted 4 days. I’m a chef and I could not hold a knife. But the longer post acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) can take weeks or months. I felt better at 30 days. Then around 90 days I could sense the brain fog clearing and my anxiety was fading. My sleep was normalizing. And over time I’ve come to feel better than I can ever remember.
I depend upon 12 step recovery so that my mental and spiritual recovery keeps pace with the physical. Balance.
If it where me I'd get a sponsor, go to a meeting and work the steps. Aside from that keep busy and don't give in to the temptations of relapse, which can be easier said than done I know. You just have to remember, it's not worth it no matter what you tell yourself. One day, one hour one minute at a time. For many of us the first 3 months was the worst. Turn your will over to someone or something else. Don't do it alone. Pick up the phone instead of picking up a drink. You can't take the second drink if you don't take the first. Good luck.
My shakes lasted awhile too. It doesn't help that I'm somewhat shakey anyway, even after periods of sobriety. They did lessen after a few weeks though, back to what I guess is my normal.
To be clear, I had shakey hands even before I drank. Had doctors check it out as a kid and came up with no conclusions. They aren't bad and don't interfere with day to day functions.
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