Tomorrow I'm taking a run at drying out to get

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Tomorrow I'm taking a run at drying out to get sober. I tried today but got the shakes around midday and wimped out. I could use any encouragement to help me get through this first 24 hours. I'm very scared for the upcoming struggle and could use any help available.

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#2

I was very scared too!! I talked to my doc first !

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#3

I'm considering that option. I've done cold turkey before and it sucked but i did it and stayed on the wagon for a while. I keep finding excises to not go to sleep because I know what tomorrow brings. I'm very lucky that I have an awesome supportive wife who wil be there to help and knows where i have a stash just in case. Thank you for reaching out

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#4

Hi Tom! It can be very difficult to commit to something when we know it’s going to be difficult, but I can tell you, it gets easier, and it’s totally worth it. Stick to your day one, ride the wave, and push through the struggle so you can come to the bliss. Good luck!

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#5

Sorry for your struggles Tom. We have all been at the doorstep before. Come on in my brother. It’s difficult at first, but it’s so much better than being left out in the cold all alone with our addictions. I’m praying for you :pray::peace_symbol:

#6

First things first! If you have the shakes please call your doctor you can die from alcohol withdrawal

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#7

I tried to sleep my withdrawals away with benedryl. You could try a detox center so you would be monitored. Alcohol withdrawals are the deadliest I believe. So be careful

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#8

Coming up on 48 hours in. Going strong and finally feeling better. Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

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#9

After that meetings.be safe about it.

#10

Nothing beats a fail but a try!! Don’t give up. It took a lot of tries for me to get it. Now I am 1 year 10 months and 23 days sober!!

#11

Also if you get the shakes, you probably do need the help in order of a physician. I have heard withdrawals from alcohol can be quite severe. Good luck.

#12

Hope you are still feeling ok. Glad you got through it. Keep us posted on how you are doing

#13

Thanks! Still going strong and feeling so kuch better. Just gotta stay strong and stick to it! Thanks to all of you, again!

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#14

don’t do it alone get medical care - dehydration liver etc need to be checked

#15

Glad you made it and are still working through it Tom! Keep it going!!

#16

That’s so awesome :clap:.. congrats Tom!!!! :tada:

#17

36 days in and I still don’t get much sleep but it’s changed to I’m enjoying life more verses not wanting to do this another day … look forward to that Tom

#18

Get some Librium from your doctor. Many die trying to stop without meds

#19

We are not doctors.so if you need help please get it.it is not safe. Aa. Org. Zoom meeting.in person meetings will help .

#20

Build on each moment and that moment of success….soon enough you will have evidence of future physical ease a little at a time….my prayer is with you.