I really need to stop drinking. I get sick when i dont drink and drinking is the only thing that makes me feel better. I know that i need to detox. Can anyone give me any advice on how to get through the withdrawals? I have a seizure disorder so i am worried about that but i am on medication. Im just curious if anyone knows of anything else that can help. Anyone who has been through this before please let me know how you got through it! I really appreciate any help and support! Thank you all!
3 Likes
What helped me was staying around people in recovery, sippin water non-stop, staying busy and not tryna white knuckle it. Connection is everything because we learn from each-other. Proud of you for saying it out loud. Keep posting. We got you.
1 Like
Thank you! I really appreciate it! I have a lot of social anxiety and am very uncomfortable coming to groups at this point but I’m hoping chatting with people will help open that door.
The only thing I really like drink besides the booze is water 
so I think I’ll be good on that. I’m trying to get back into old hobbies and find some new ones but it’s been difficult. I think being able to talk to people on here will help a lot so thank you again for your response and words of encouragement!!
1 Like
Medical detox is the safest way. If you can't do that, I'd get connected to a recovery group, be honest with your physician and have a sober person that you trust help you while you're detoxing. Chocolate and Pepsi saved my life for the first 90 days of recovery.
Are you connected with a recovery group?
Your profile got my attention
You gotta decide if you need to go to detox
I wish you had family members to hang out and help you through it
You may have to be in, inpatient treatment. If you can't afford that look up guides online on how to taper as slow as possible to avoid a seizure. Don't give up man! Stick it through
Unfortunately I lost my mom recently which sent me down a deeper hole. The only have I really have is my older brother who has been there for me somewhat but we have a very strained relationship. My amazing Girlfriend and her family have welcomed me into Their family like their own but it’s hard to talk to people that aren’t actually my family. I think detox may be the best option at this point. I’m going to look into local places. Thank you John! I hope we can talk more! Bless you sir!
I am not currently connected with a recovery group but I’m trying to find one close I’m just hesitant about having to do the 12 steps and all that. I want my recovery group to support my recovery but not push things on me does that make sense?
How were you able to find a good group of sober people to be around/talk to/hang out with/and feel safe enough to open up to? Did you go to groups? I am having a lot of trouble putting myself out there to strangers and my friend group is not supportive
Have you had dry time before? If so, how'd you do it?
I had the exact outlook and hesitation to being in a program before I hit the lowest point of my life. I'd had several years of dry time at different times but I always went back or relapsed. I never wanted to but couldn't stop. AA helped me realize that I didn't have the tools to stay stopped and most importantly, understand the Why to my alcohol abuse. Now, I can't imagined being without AA.
I do go to meetings. They definitely helped me...I think if you knew how life changing working the steps can be you'd be anxious to start...I truly believe that. I find out new things about myself everyday....and they're not All bad! Lol! GOD and his grace have carried me through this as well...I hope this helps you...your not alone my friend
1 Like
Go to your nearest emergency room and check yourself in for alcohol addiction. They will help you detox safely
Me too my brother but I’ve been incredibly blessed with an amazing girlfriend whose family has become incredibly supportive. I’m looking into detox. Hopefully next week. Thank you! I hope you don’t mind if I keep in touch
I had to medically detox. Then 2-3 in person meetings daily. I had to take extreme measures to get extreme results and freedom.
I’m here if you want to talk