The Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal
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I was drinking cinnamon whiskey 7 days a week. Drunk every time, for years. One night, while drinking, I got down on my hands and knees and asked for help. I didnt want to be sober for a year, a month, or even a week. I asked for help keeping me sober for a day. That's it. A day. When I made it, I got down again and asked for another day. And then another.
15 days sober now. I'm in the gym every day. There's a hole in my life and i'm trying to fill it with something else. Lord, give me the little extra to make it through tomorrow. I can't make my kids bury me yet.
Keep pushing everyday buddy. You'll reach a point where everyday gets easier and you'll see beauty in life that you haven't seen for a long time.
Carbohydrates convert to glucose. If you eat sugar carbs then you will go hypoglycemic, meaning you are no longer in control thanks to hormones. The key is to start eating a high fat, low carb diet. Also known as, the Ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. Mic drop! Problem solved! I am coming up on four years. It IS the answer!
That fireball crap nearly killed me. Cheap whiskey seems to cause the most damage. Without insurance I couldn't get myself treated so I had to get arrested. These counselors with their books and degrees don't understand anything about alcohol withdrawal. They medicate you before the withdrawal starts and discontinue the medication when it starts. After 8 days they sent me home to fend for myself. I felt like and I thought I was going to fucking die. I am thank God 6 months sober today 9.3.19. People you need to make a decision you're either going to live or you're going to die you can't do both. I am now working on quitting smoking after combating alcohol withdrawal nicotine withdrawal ain't shit. The only symptom I'm battling now is extreme insomnia. Much love and respect to anyone going through this. Please understand you can get through this it seems like hell in the beginning but eventually it'll ebb away.
I cried when I read your comment
I searched this subject because I have
to *stop*
You inspired me
I hope you are still at it
@@esahutske still going strong
Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my husband which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your friend decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Alcohol should be a class A drug. This shit is poison.
Literally.
Agreed
It's a public health epidemic that needs to be eradicated.
Lately I've been watching you tube videos on drunk people being sentenced after killing innocent people while driving. That's scared the hell out of me, was the catalyst in getting me to AA. That poison should be illegal.
@@franco7928 I got a DUI 3 years ago. Honestly, it was one of the best things to happen to me. I was a fool for not seeing how reckless I was before then.
I stopped drinking on Aug. 30 and now it’s Sept. 30. I feel good now, but during my detox smh, I was sweating a lot, I had a raised heart rate for the first week. Then came the weakness, headaches, stomachaches (worse than cramps) no sleep this was for one week. Then the heartburn came smh really bad, day and night for about two weeks. This is my third day waking up without any of those symptoms. I have adapted an healthier lifestyle. For one, I’m drinking over 1 gallon of water a day now(never imagined I’d be doing this) I’m making healthier choices in my diet. Lastly, I’m now exercising between 4 to 6 days a week. On Aug. 30, I weighed in at 260 lbs and today on Sept. 30 I weigh 239 lbs. I will stay sober and continue on with healthier lifestyle. I just wanted to share!!
Fabulous. Congratulations
How are you doing now Yolanda? I am a current alcoholic looking to save myself
Yes how are you doing?
How s ur sobriety. Im addicted
@@lilfishbigsea007 it will change all for the better if you can stop
I have never met a strong person who has never been thru hell in their life. Quiting alchohol is hell. I'm five years sober now.
That sounds wonderfull. I keep telling my husband that I need help that I cant do this myself alone. He doesnt get it. He keeps buying me alchohol. I told him I wanted to go to a rehab for 30 days and he said no the coronavirus. I'm tired of drinking. Lord please help me.
@@courtmg52 I think the best thing for you is to do this for yourself. Go to rehab. On 12-12-93, I went to rehab. On 12-12-20 I will be sober 27 years. Good luck.
@Jamie Mills I agree but ppt ( people place and things) are a HUGE trigger. @Coco George , maybe take a little vacay from your husband. Spend a week or two w friends or family.
You only know you are strong if you go through hell.
How long was hell period?
Day 2, we’ve got this! Sending love to anyone dealing with alcoholism or currently recovering ❤️
Go cazz you got this. I start rehab next week. Finally heading in the right step.
Im on day 3 now I quitted on sunday! Felt horrible yesterday but I gotta hang in there. Stay strong and sending love back to you❤
Day 3 almost over for me as well. Sensory weirdness and trouble sleeping, but otherwise OK. Good luck. 👍
Passed the 3rd day now Its 2am where i live.
Having trouble relaxing and feeling a little anxious but still better than I felt on monday. Good luck you aswell keep going strong my friend and we'll get through this 👊
6 day no alcohol....beeb drinking since i was 12....i feel wonderful and extremely motivated to keep this going, so far 10pounds down...
After heavy drinking every day for years I quit cold turkey. I ended up in the ICU in a 10 day coma.
Scary time for me......very.......scary.......time. Celebrating 6 1/2 years sobriety. I'm left with cirrhosis of my liver and kidney disease all because of alcohol abuse but by God.......I'm still here to tell my story.
That's wild. Glad your still out here. And yes, how much and for how long? What did it take to get to that point that you quit?
Hello there. Sending love from California. I've made it 4 weeks sober today. I had some cravings through the holiday but I knew that would happen and tried to prepare for it in advance. 🙏
At times, it truly is a second by second battle.
@@luna_belle5029 hope you're doing fine and sober im 2 days sober
@@ninesixteengenetix Hi there! I am doing well and yes, still sober. Thank you for checking in. Congratulations on your two days sober. Keep at it! It might not always be easy but it'll always be worth it.
@@luna_belle5029 how you going now?
5 months sober, it's nice waking up early everyday and not feeling like crap. I've already dropped 30 pounds without much effort. Life is so much better wo alcohol in my life.
Oh yeah feeling so bad I hope I never forget I'm 2yrs sober
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Amen
Stay Stopped!
6 days sober now after chronic alcohol abuse on a daily basis - had a week from hell last week dealing with the withdrawals. Completely done with it and want to remain sober. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Stay strong people ❤
I have been sober now for 26 years. 12-12-93.
Right on
Not drinking has been my most favorite decision I done in life.
Thank you
@🌟HAWG! Don't smoke weed either. Don't do cigs don't drink & don't smoke weed. I'm from Texas moved to Alabama where I don't know anyone or trust anyone here so wouldn't smoke or drink anything here. Don't go out
The most important decision I have ever made, from sick anxious and depressed to very happy and healthy !
@@bluedolphin5792 #facts
But at the same time think about your friends think about your lover. They ain’t shit. Have a drink and get a million trust me. Right? Now you get it? It’s not about alcohol it’s about your emotional and physical well being. The alcohol never mattered. NOW,......you like me and mr advice,see my status. Keep to yourself, regulate how you drink. And FUCK HUMANITY. We active we know each other what else
I successfuly quit alcohol. Its 10 months now I didn't touch it and feel happy for that..
I drank for 30 years +. Im now 4 years sober. Greatest decision of my life. Once all the physical withdrawal are over, then comes the reconciliation of life events. Never again. Life is good now.
That reconciliation...oooh boy I am not looking forward to that and that is EXACTLY where I am right now...
1 week in. Just cannot waste another day of my life with yet another crushing hangover. It’s ruining my relationships, my job and my whole life.
I want better things than just getting smashed every other day. Good luck everyone.
MrOitoyboy very true!!
Good luck to you as well
Keep going dude and good luck :)
tomorrow is my 1 week.. how are you doing now?
Evil, anxious, depressed, sad, suicidal, shameful feelings. Oh, and £300 down.
The only way I was able to completely quit was due to asking God. Laugh if you must, but I left a 6 year relationship and quit alchohol only by the grace of God. I couldnt of done it alone. . Believe me I tried, for years..
No laughing. God can be an integral part of recovery!
On my sobriety journey 204 days after alcohol abuse it’s a new world out there
Full body cramps, vomiting, shaking , uncontrollable heart rate and sweating . Gastritis, bloating and inability to eat ... But yet alcohol is legal 🤷
My father was a hard core alcoholic. I grew up witnessing everything described in this video. He would be normal for a few months and then nearly incapacitated drunk for days sometimes weeks on end. He was in the Army when I was young and they seemed to enable this addiction looking back. I remember the MPs bringing him home and just dumping him on my mother so many times. As a child I didn't understand what I was witnessing and as a teen I was powerless to intervene. Thankfully he was never abusive. It finally killed him (stroke) at 62 years old. When mom and I cleaned up his residence we found enough stashed and hidden liquor bottles to fill a large trash can. Aside from the alcoholism I loved him and miss him. Sober he was a great dad and led me into a fulfilling life. Bless my mom for the anguish she endured staying by his side for so many years. They are both gone now and I am thankful to have been their son.
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91 days of no alcohol for me
21 months ❤️ everyone please keep fighting!
That's fantastic man. Keep it up and keep sharing the inspiration.
“Fighting” is the worst thing you can do to attain sobriety. Recovery is dependent on two things...Surrender, and then being willing to live differently. I was a chronic alcoholic, who thought the compulsion to drink would ever leave. 26 years ago it did. Why? Because I became willing to take action that I had no faith in, and was suddenly getting results I couldn’t explain! My life has never been better!
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Confucius say:
@@aedgardaethelredd5578
Nope
Lao Tzu
Today is my day one. I am alcoholic and I want to stop.
Stay with it my friend I have a father that’s in a mental hospital admitted a week ago three months ago he stop drinking vodka he went insane he now has alcoholic dementia try to kill himself very ugly I hope you stop drinking friend....
Do you need help quitting still?
How did you make out?
I just stopped a couple days ago. I brought my self down to 6-8 beers a night. It used to be 500ml-750ml daily of whiskey or vodka back almost ten years ago. Within a 3-4 hour window. I’m glad I didn’t go cold turkey then because I was experiencing these moderate to severe symptoms the entire day until I had my next drink the following evening and didn’t know why.
Switched to malt liquor when I started learning more about alcohol for a while and eventually cut further down to beer.
Cold turkey. It’s been 48 hours. All I did was sweat and feel a little irritable. High blood pressure and heart palpitations too but I have had those two with me for a few years now. Happened the last time I stopped years ago as well. And then nothing after the first few days.
I’m lucky. But I think I’m done gambling with the sauce. In the end the house always wins. So i’ll quit while I’m ahead, take my chips while I still got em, and cash out.
This is just the beginning, and I know there are some demons waiting for me on the road ahead. I’ll deal with them as they come. Not worried one bit. Good luck fellow weary travelers.
I was self medicating with alcohol for 20 years. I never let a day go by without alcohol. Now I know why I had anxiety and depression so intensely. I went through acute alcohol withdrawal in the hospital and in rehab I was properly medicated. Now I am sober 1 year and 10 months and stable. No depression, no anxiety and no need for alcohol.
Well done .lam trying
Happy for you man , good job.
Well done man. It's quite the journey
How long did your rehab last????
1 week in hospital detox. Another week in drug/alcohol detox. 3 months inpatient rehab.
I see all your guys stories on here and it's helping me through, today is the day I stop. I'm only 28 and I have a problem with booze. Stay strong everyone 🙏
I hope you get serious. I'm 42, I remember being 28 and being very worried about myself. I had good reason to be. It got worse exponentially. Now I'm only 5 days sober and I've lost my marriage to the love of my life and all my friends (I do mean ALL my friends) and I'm staring at an uphill battle fighting to stay sober every single day for the rest of my life and it is DARK.
Do not become me
Same here! Good luck!
Im 28 too. I feel a little better today.
@@aedgardaethelredd5578 🥺😢😭😭
Im 27 i have liver disease stomach ulcers severe anxiety depression and suicidal thoughts im 5 days sober i started drinking when im 16 🥺
I've been drinking, smoking pot and chewing tobacco for 20 years. I'm on day 3 with out any of them. I'm constantly sweaty, fatigued and short of breath. I know it will get better.
you may need to go to Hospitail from the Alcohol
How are you doing now?
Wow that really is jumping in the deep end. How is going now?
Hope all is going well...
I appreciate you all asking how I am. I still chew, but much less. I still smoke a little, but less. And most of all after 4 months dry, I have had a few drinks.i am very aware that I can fall right back into my old bottle a day routine. But right now, I'm disciplined, focused and full well know I dont want to go back to that dark place.
I love this life and love people that you that understand me. Thank you
The withdrawal symptoms snuck up on me. At first, I didn't know what it was. This is the worst feeling a human could ever feel. The shakes I don't miss. Over 2 years without alcohol, I am so blessed and pray for anyone going through this awful feeling.
How did you manage to quit? It's ruining my life and Inhate it but I can't muster the courage to put it down.
Yeah the shakes are what gave me anxiety in the first place. So embarrassing.
The worst feeling a human can ever experience sounds about right.
I used to throw up every single day and shake so I used to get my girlfriend now wife who never drank alcohol hold my glass while I drank I'd need the first one to stay down so it would ease then I'd drink pints of vodka I'd go through 3 big bottles of vodka a day and I've been sober 9years this july and if am ever sick it takes me right back to when I was a alcoholic..
@D J I'll disagree with you on that one am not saying it's not bad but when you start hallucinating and see people as plain as you would a solid person its scary .when I was detoxing in hospital 1 night I seen I heard high heels then the curtains opened and my ex girlfriend was standing at the end of my bed and she was dripping wet and accusing me of stealing from her and that she'd brought a group of lads to beat me up I could hear a load of of lads kicking a door and glass breaking and as daft as this sounds I could see all the lads in my drip bag which was hanging up and attached to my arm giving me fluids I got out of bed screaming I ripped all my tubes out and was trying to rip my catheter out I was covered in blood the nurse came to try and calm me down but I was like a mad man and at the end of the corridor I seen a red door and a group of lads kicking it trying to get in I rang the police saying I was going to be killed if they didn't hurry .I started to jump on the other patients beds saying have you got my back because theres a few of them I could hear them screaming that they were going to kill me until a psychiatrist came with another couple of doctors I was screaming telling the doctors can you fucking hear them am not crackers and then the doctor said am just going to inject this into your bottom. I was out cold within 3 seconds the psychiatrist came and seen me the next morning he said come and show me where the red door was I showed him and obviously it wasn't there he said we're on the second floor and that I had a bad case of the
delirium tremens it was 1 of the scariest moments of my life and happened twice to me I wouldn't wish it on my worse enemy
It's worth it for the first morning you wake up feeling well rested and ready for a perfectly normal day.
I started getting panic attacks, severe anxiety and mental fogging.. I'd get thoughts of dying and sweating cold.. fast heart rate and my mind just couldn't focus.. like I was losing my mind.. I'd hear voices and dream evil demons
Are you feeling better now a year later? I'm dealing with mental fog now, depersonalization, severe depression and I catch panic attacks every so often
Had bad fuckin symptoms yesterday might just do it right and do a medical detox
I thought I was going to die
This is what makes alcohol seem like a remedy..we just have to fight harder..the discomfort right now is worth it.. speaking as I normally relapse so easily..my willpower is completely shattered but for all I know is that these always light at the end of that tunnel.hard battles are given to the strongest of soldiers..may the good spirits of this world guide us
@@xxCX4xx thank God yes! I trust in Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church for spiritual strength and listen to the VMPR app. I try to work out, walk daily, drink milk and chamomile tea at nights, take B Complex vitamins DAILY and pray... don't drink anymore.. now of course I still get tempted to get a beer or two but I remember how I felt like when I had drinked too much and had delirious tremens and I choose WISELY not to drink.
Going through the more mild symptoms tonight shaking like a leaf, sweating, insomnia, heart pounding, extreme anxiety. I thought I was having a heart attack but just suffered from a panic attack I think. Thank god my boyfriend was there to calm me down. Almost 24 hours in now. Alcohol is a poison, but reading all of your stores in the comments has really helped my anxiety calm down.
Don't be afraid to get some valium from a doctor it helps tremendously
3night it gets better 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
U got this
I hope you are doing well!
I went thru the same thing the other day...scary stuff!
Great video. 6 years ago I drank myself into a coma. The doctors were amazed I made it out alive. I have been sober for 6 years and now working on my doctorate degree in Neuropsych. Quitting alcohol was the best decision I have ever made!
After 8 months of sobriety, I can't believe I am needing to watch this again. Thank you for all of the information.
Synchronicity I would guess hello from Australia from a member of both fellowships AA and NA
I knew alcoholism was bad but WOW its so much worse than i though. 2 of my uncles drank themselves to death. Needed shots of vodka just to function and stop shaking. I hope everyone can get away from that poison
It is the worst addiction
11 days and still counting 💪 have been drinking more than a bottle of hard drinks for the past 7,8 years on a daily basis which has led me to financial crisis,family breakdown and health issues... Finally Im trying real hard to quit this time. In just few days I've saved up some few amounts of money which I usually used to spend on drinking.... Finally I realised life is better in reality. To whoever is reading this,it's all in your mind and if I can,You will get through this aswell.
Day one here and it's not easy. Thanks for the inspiration.
@@alatheacook6328 20 days of so sobriety 💪 It's all in our head. You will get through this. Actually you need a whole lot of guts to start something new and so day 1 is the most hardest part. If you get through a day without drinks than cheers you'll get through this in a blink of an eye.
Yeah it gets worst, im at day 1 and I feel like im about to pass out. Last time I quitted it was the craziest thing that happened to me : shakes,nightsweat etc but my dreams were so fucked up I was dreaming of demon faces with big smile one time I woked up in the middle of the night screaming and my gf had to calm me down , then I saw black shadows in my room. My ears were ringing all the time aswell
@@alexflexx9468 You will get through this dude. Excess drinking causes to hallucinations due to damage in internal parts of our body like liver and all. Ask God to give you strength to endure. I'm on day 23 and haven't felt this good in my entire life. I had a sleepless night for over 2 weeks and random phantom hangover but gradually it's all fading away. My skin has never looked this great aswell
Guys tonight is my last night I'm going to have to face the withdrawal tomorrow and I'm in the military so i have to do it in a shitty barracks room with a roommate that would never understand. Please pray for me I bought pedialyte and water to help a little. I've been through withdrawal many times before and I'm only 24. Wish me luck.... love you all
I am praying for you Shawn. Please know you have someone who cares.
Good luck Shawn. I voluntarily submitted myself and just entered partial hospitalization. Going to have to go through this while working a full time shitty job and no support. We got this.
My prayers are for you .
Get out of the military. You will soon sober up.
I'm writing 5 months later. I hope you are alive and " ok / in a better state". After 20 years heavy drinking I stopped for 6 weeks. Unfortunately I had 1 drink, and have now had a 3 week seesaw of up down, sober, pissed, anxious and worried. Nowhere near your situation, but still a problem. I'm no expert ,but I think you need professional help and advice. The stress of being in the military can't help. Get the FUCK out. You are sick.
Good luck.
My mom suffered from alcohol abuse for 42 years until 6 months ago when she lost her life to the disease during a withdrawal. I cannot explain the deep pain I feel in my soul. My prayers go out to each individual fighting this horrible disease.
I am soooo sorry to hear that. My heart goes out to you ❤️
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I'm sorry
Horrible! I wish detox was available to everyone.
I'm so sorry 😞 my mother is dying from ESLD and is in denial, she will not stop drinking alcohol. She started drinking at 19 years old, she is 63.5 years old. She has no appetite, vomiting, nausea, ascites, fatigue, etc...
15 year on the sauce, literally the hardest substance to get off.
My mantra is, "Live in the problem, or live in the solution". If you're focused on "not drinking", you're living in the problem. Alcohol is NOT the root problem. Live differently, or perish. I wish you all the best! Mark
7 years on the Giss, I feel ya
This is real!! Exercise and eat well... it makes everything easier
I never thought i would say this but, you are 100% correct. As an alcoholic for 12 years, eating healthy and exercising makes life so much easier to live.
The part about drinking bitters really got to me, I remember drinking vanilla extract just to tide me over until the liquor store opened. Sober since 7-24-2015.
I’m a combat veteran. On the verge of losing my entire family because of my drinking. Going to the VA tomorrow for help.
Good decision Brandon. You might get his book Drinking Sucks. My brother used the VA as a start for PTSD and addiction.
Mr.Todd
I hope we are 8 months removed
And you've gotten the help u need
God bless you and you family. Please express those emotions and feeling in a safe environment, you are experiencing.
I grew up with folks self medicating.with alcohol and grew up studying how to help. I know it's easy..but with full support and a higher power...you can do anything...remember...you are a warrior!!!
I am a counselor and do specialize in substance abuse.
God bless you!!!
How did you make out?
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Im 39 ive been drinking since i was 23 i had to stop i pooped blood my body was yelling at me to stop i stopped in may 27 for 6 weeks it was hell it sas so bad i was sweating having nightmares i bought cbd to help my anxiety i was drinking non alcohólic beer then i started to drink in july for 2 weeks it was bad all over again i stopped cold turkey no non alcohólic beer nothing i focused on working out and im so happy im loosing alot of weight i don't crave beer no more it was like a miracle and i don't need it in my life my focus in life is so much diffrent im so happy i know im good i pray daily and thank god for helping me stop
The withdrawals were awful.. I got detoxed in the hospital and rehab.. one year sober now.. paws lasted 2 months.. but it's sooo worth it! Never felt better ♥️ good luck everyone ♥️🤘🏻
This is so great to hear people like you bringing up PAWS. What was your approach for the PAWS? I’m on day 9 through withdrawal and the worst anxiety attack, acid reflux/low appetite, mind fog, insomnia symptoms are not around anymore, but I’m still having frequent feelings of nervousness/anxiety that I can’t fend off. Just the presence of the anxiety gives me more anxiety at the prospect of whether or not the rest of my life will be a daily occurrence of anxiety all because of a dumb overuse of something I’m willing to completely abstain from. Itd be a nightmare. So you would say after 2 months you don’t feel daily anxiety and you really can go about your day unhindered?
I'm on 8 days no alcohol, doctor advised. Blood test tomorrow to check my bp.....been having trouble with my bp. Not having any of these symptoms.....I don't really miss it either......hopefully, it stays that way. 😮
Sever alcoholic, 10am to 10pm for 17 years. I thought the first 7-10 days was bad, 30 days in it became even worse and I just got out of the ER. I thought I was dying the last two days. I lost 50lbs and run 5km a day. I’m still pushing through, I hope to come back to this comment in a year and help anyone that had just started their journey. If other people can do it I can do it.
Thank you for this.
How u holdin up?
When you improve yourself you improve the world.
I'm going through it now. Sweating profusely, shaking like a leaf all over, can't keep anything in my stomach.
Keep going through it brother broth diet and yogurt and water. Also its not a lot of money go to a local doctor and get some bene's they will help i took clonazepam was only 10$ and they gave me enough for 2 weeks. Takes a lot of the pain away.
Take some supplements@@wii166
Next time go to the ER or if you have any Benzodiazepines take that.
I know exactly how you feel, I was there Six, months ago and. Got off it early enough, after I relapsed and. Them few weeks, were a complete nightmare for me. Never try and go cold turkey, by yourself it's very dangerous. Go to your Doctor and,, take it from there. Gradually come off it, cutting down so much each day. That's what I had to do, then I got put on liberm. For them first few days. I'm clean and sober now and, I plan to stay that way. Its not worth it, having that one drink. Won't end at that, I know all about it. Good luck and God bless, hope you're withdrawals eases down and. Get on them liberm tablets, cause they really do work and. Help with the first few days. It'll be the best move you, make getting off this poison. It's a curse, all the best bud and. Hang in there, you can do it.
Apple cider vinegar helps with keeping food down. 2 teaspoons and 10 ounces of water in an emergency.
Im 23 been drinking since I was about 14 but it was never a problem till this past year . Im 2 days in , having headaches , stomach aches and mood swings , and chills . But I think I can make it through, I've also stopped smoking pot. I think I can do it. Tired of losing.
How’s it going bud?
See if you can buy NAC because it stabilizes the brain and detoxification of the liver. I'm not a doctor but I'm using NAC and its working. Two pills in the morning on an empty stomach and two and night. Started out with one pull morning and night. Love the stuff. Again not a doctor but the FDA wants to make NAC a prescription only product.
@@stasive not bad I haven't bought pot for months. I only let myself have a single drink a week , and thats so I can still get out and enjoy a day. So not completely sober , but damn close.
Are you willing to get help ?
@@stasive good
I have not drank for 7 months and still get many of this symptoms.
Good job on 7 months 👍
Does anybody feel itchy skin within 24 to 48 hours after last drink? UPDATE!! I've been sober for closer to 2 years now. I didn't do rehab just tons of counseling and still to this day. Hope everyone is doing good lol I didn't realize how many replies u got after a year ago. Cheers!
Yes
bryman 86 I got really dry skin. Lotion up!!!
And I am taking Advil in the morning at 7 and before bed around 9. Seems to help a bit.
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I used to drink often and very heavily; two or three times a week of binge drinking from night until morning. Then I kept praying to The Good LORD to help me stop drinking. When the lockdown came, I was very upset and worried about the watering holes shutting down. Turned out I was able to go without alcohol for months with zero problem; no withdrawals or cravings at all. But of course, as an ungrateful human being, I ruined it again once the bars started opening up again (gotta support the local businesses was my excuse). But even so, I can abstain for a long duration with no issue whatsoever as long I ask for The LORD's help to overcome the temptations. Try to include prayers if you haven't done so.
May The LORD bless us and protect us, and may He shine His face upon us and be gracious to us all.
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I am on day 45. I feel amazing.
I'm finally feeling better after a 4-5 day alochol withdraw and I'm actually sober. I'm still addicted but I don't wanna drink anymore but it's too hard when it's easily accessible and I use it to cope with my social anxiety
Today is day 6 for me. I'm in a sober living facility which helps. I'm past the worst of the withdrawal, thank goodness. To anyone trying to recover during Covid, you are EXCEPTIONAL. Keep going. It will get better.
So far I consider myself lucky. I just went through alcohol withdrawal last week. It just happened that I was already in the hospital for a different reason. When the doctors saw what was happening they kept me belted down (I had become violent even though I don't remember any of it) and gave me the care I needed to get through it. My next step is to find a local support group to help me carry on. Wish me luck.
Thank you for this video. I am a nurse and I am doing research on alcohol withdrawl so I can create a policy/procedure on alcohol withdrawl. People don't realize how dangerous this is! If someone is with drawing from alcohol it can be a medical emergency. We use the CIWA assessment and medicate with Ativan according to the CIWA score. Patients can have seizures, HTN, tachycardia, DT's etc..As nurses we want to keep the patients safe, medicated appropriately, prevent seizures or DT's. I wish everyone well in their sobriety, it is hard but it can be done! Also if you do go to the hospital (which I highly recommend) be honest with your doctor/nurse. Tell them how much you drink. We are not here to judge you, we are here to help. I hope everyone gets the help and the resources that they need to stay sober.
Start in your own work place as imagine how I feel about what treatment I get if I get any.
How long do they keep you. I want to go detox but ive never left my wife and kids. Im afraid to stop drinking because the dt's are horrible
It is hell on earth. Just cannot stress that enough. Worst drug that there is. I hope these words do not fall flat. You may not understand..
My sister was there through the brunt of this. I'd sleep in her room when I was scared and she'd listen when I was seeing things, and she'd ask questions and we'd even laugh. It's huge to have someone there to talk to through these things... absolutely huge
That’s heart warming
True, that. I went through serious withdrawal many times, alone. It was just terrifying.
Dear Sarah, I am so glad you were there for her during that time. I hope you are both well & there for one another today (strange times they are these days!) anyway. I strongly urged my own sib to stay with me during the process. I said 'please do not stay with the (other relatives - one of whom was severe alcoholic, and the other a severe abusive narcissist) I pleaded with my sib to choose the home of myself & small family as a place of acceptance and refuge. She hesitated and chose the latter. Apparently there was a rumour that I would not accept her small cat and dog whilst she recovered in my home. Which was not true in the least. I had a good size yard and a back room for the critters to roam. I told her it was ok. Sadly I only found this out AFTER we lost her about the rumour that I somehow we would not accept her pets (?) I was shocked by both that, as well as losing my sib (RIP dear one) Narcissists/sociopaths are likely to be behind such targeting.gaslighting etc. but I digress..> Anyway Survivor guilt remains with me. tho with grieving and some help, its not as bad as before. I miss MDS terribly. However I am at least comforted in knowing I did offer support and to be there. So please know that what you did for your sister is what I too wanted to do, but sadly I could not get that chance. Stay blessed, hugs to you both
@@oppressednolonger1497 Lost for words hello from Australia
@@TheSilmarillian Hello- sending grateful greetings back to you. pray alls well for you and yours today and in future ~*~*
im on day 3, thanks for sharing your experience. Im going through monitor withdrawal, depression insomnia, couldnt sleep last night but slept a bit from 12-5pm. good luck on everyones recovery
Thank you.
Age 17 to 26 I did virtually nothing but drinking and partying, trying different things and generally just getting f***ed up downing Vodka whenever I could. I got so tired of waking up hungover and feeling sick/weak... one day I just had enough and knew I had to quit but what came after when trying to get clean was so awful I don't want anyone else to experience it. Been clean a year now and I have realized how much time and money I've spent running away from my problems instead of facing them, it's sad and embarrassing to think about... but better late than never. Hope everyone's doing alright 🙏 if you're going through it you just have to trust that it WILL GET BETTER. Hang in there a while longer and you'll see things start changing for you. Alcohol is such a powerful and poisonous drug, don't underestimate it!
every time i stop drinking i get back aches, chest pains, anxiety ,very moody, brain fog, feel very unhappy,apathetic and so on. that's it for me... no more!!!
Two weeks sober, just praying I get through these hellish anxiety attacks no one warns you about once you quit heavy driving.
Feels like you're dying and maybe you are. Clinging to life one breath at a time.
I quit drinking bourbon 6 yrs ago. When I lost my father to addiction. I still drink beer everyday. This is also ruining my life. Day one of sobriety. Its more depression anxiety small shakes and a sense of sudden doom. I prayed to god this morning to take it away! If I dont do this, then I will seek help. Thank god my wife is NA recovery of 4 yrs. She is a strong person to put up with me
Quentin Washburn how are u now?
The real recovery starts once the detox ends then the hard work begins to stay sober because addiction alcoholism centres in the mind
I get the following.
Cold sweats
Seizures
Tremor
Insomnia
Anxiety/Panic attacks
Brain zaps
Hallucinations
Headache
Nil by mouth
Depression
Confusion
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Vomiting
Dry retching
High blood pressure
High BPM
Memory loss
Numb limbs
Palpatations
I could go on and on basically it's hell on earth
Brain zaps. Can you explain that?
@@Toofargone666 Also I'm 2 and a half months sober myself
Irish Green what are brain zaps
@@Toofargone666 I replied already
Irish Green how many years you took to recover
Put the plug in the jug 10 years ago; best decision I ever made.
Uncontrollable negative thoughts and feelings of impending doom. NOT A JOKE. Worse than you can imagine.I almost admitted myself to a mental hospital because of severe withdrawl. No joke.no escape. I drank lots of water and ate plain cooked cold noodles. Helped immediately . I dread ever feeling that way again. True hell on earth. I guarantee people have committed suicide over alcohol withdrawl.
My friend of 30 years died april 28th this year. She just couldn't stop drinking. I hate alcohol. She suffered terribly and people who loved her suffered.
@Lee Winterbottomit's absolutely terrible. I'm so sorry. It hurts like crazy to watch someone slowly kill themselves with legal alcohol. Just heartbreaking. I love you friend. 🙏❤
Huge love to everyone who has lost a loved one to alcohol ❤️
@@alexdavies7112 thank you.
Sorry for your loss. It really is tragic to see someone suffer through that, because it also effects everyone involved in their life as well.
6 months sober now. Still i am feeling anxiety and mild depression . The Alcohol widrawal is hell indeed .. :(
It’ll be a year October 1st. I had moderate withdrawal symptoms but I wasn’t a daily drinker, when I drank it was a lot though. And had been drinking since 15 years old. I still struggle with depression and anxiety for the most part. I’ve picked up yoga everyday which helps keep me mentally balanced. My sleep isn’t the greatest some days but better than when I was drinking. Hope to never drink again, I prefer me sober ❤️
Congrats, a year is quit an accomplishment, i hope many more to come
@@gregoryfreeman9073 thank you! Hope so too, everyday is a challenge
I drank I every day almost a half of a 60 of rum and beer etc for the better part of 10 years. I was losing everything. My friends. My jobs. My health. I decided to stop over a month ago. The first weeks of withdrawals was literally the worst week I've ever had ever. But it was worth it. I feel amazing now.
thats awesome ! hope all is well!
I'm on day 5 now. So depressed. Feeling like I've ruined myself. Determined not to go back.
never give up.
Hows it going?
@@loveistheanswer1228 I wet back to drinking that winter. Quit again 34 days ago...so 34 days sober. This time feels different because I don't view alcohol has a treat anymore.
5th day here its my 2nd withdrawal how are you doing
@@MiguelTorres-bn1oe How are you doing? 2nd day here and it's my 3rd withdrawal
7 days in and I have the worst headaches after day 3 still, I drank every other day for years sometimes 2 days on weekends, I’m done this time after a horrendous hangover had me scared with crazy anxiety, I really hope this headache will go away soon. God bless everyone on here trying to make a better life.
Hello. Hows it going? I'm on day 2 no alcohol. Planning on Going for 30 days & more then leveling it down to occasional. What's helping me is smoking weed to relax me and make me sleepy. Hope all is good. 🙏 wish me luck.
I get the headaches too, usually part of the reason I start again
Oh gosh I have been in ICU from withdrawal. The last time home and by myself. I haven't drank since making it. I'm 560 days sober. It was horrible. I feel for you all working on it
You were very likely to drink at night falling in to an induced alcohol unconsciousness, and now you have to learn to sleep well again. Don't settle. Your symptoms will disappear and your body will repair. I wish you all the best. A happy life is one with out that we evil liquid called alcohol
I'm on day 2 of my 3rd or 4th attempt at quitting in the past 20 years. I've only made it two months at the longest. Anyway, I didn't know the hyper-reflex was a symptom. What a relief! I literally shrieked maybe 4 times yesterday when one of my dogs would brush by my foot or appear in a doorway. I hate that feeling of complete fear as if I just got jump-scared at a haunted house over the most mundane things. I'm glad it will pass.
Oh my fucking god. Being scared of a falling leaf. It's horrific. When every single cell in your body hurts and you're terrified of having to have a conversation with someone.
My career looks a lot like yours. Good luck. We're going to need it.
As Richard Burton said...being this way is like getting in the ring with a much bigger boxer, and dancing around trying not to get hit, KNOWING sooner or later you're gonna get smashed...every day of your life
I went through each stage of withdrawal multiple times. That will teach you, if you don't die. 10 years in 2.5 weeks. Hope I make it.
After watching this I couldn't help but sit down and cry , alcoholism killed both my parents and both my brothers I thought I was immune but am Trapped in a cycle of misery
Get his book or join his course. Both cheaper than alcohol. Take your life back.
I am so sorry that you have had to suffer so much. PLEASE seek help for yourself. Your life is yours and yours only. You are a precious human being and you deserve to be happy. There is no shame in having problems with alcohol. There is a way out!
4 days please pray for me
9 months no alcohol,cold turkey,was hard but feel and sleep better,smartest thing ive done
When I quit I had a total mental breakdown for 5-6 days. Sore head like never before, a different type of sore head, I felt I was seriously ill. I was breaking into tears even at moments when i was distracted and temporarily coping in those days. I had a tremor for 3 days and elevated heart rate constantly. Light was unbearable to look at and left streams/blotches on my eyes/brain, even on a screen so I couldn't watch TV to escape. I could hear every noise loudly and I was close to hallucinating and a little paranoid. I was depressed uncontrollably and actually had suicide thoughts even though I never had before, my mind had an er mind of its own, it was a terrifying state I was in. I couldn't eat I felt sick and felt like my insides were very ill, I actually felt I was going to die. I didn't sleep for 4 nights.
If you are going through this you can overcome it. If you are slipping into alcoholism you need to find a way to avoid this. Before this I thought I was in control as I knew the units i was drinking and I didn't drink before 1130am or after 7pm I thought because I slept ok and wasn't waking up opening a bottle meant I wasn't an alcoholic. I was in denial for years. I drank about 8-10 units 5-6 days a week thinking this was ok. I did this for 4 years.
Message is don't fool your self that drinking more than recommended is Ok, its not. This video is very real and explains it very well.
Life is so much better without I cant explain how much better.
I’m very much going through everything you just said wish me luck
I had a sore head and extreme body aches. I felt like I was having a stroke
Do you have to go to rehabilitation
4 years?
Oh god I am so screwed. Try 20.
I am so. fucked.
I suffered heavy DTs I was up to a pint or more a day. I saw things heard things felt things..... Ended up wandering around the city ended up at my moms house she took me to the hospital had a seizure.... Was told if I had another one It would be it. Long story short almost a year sober now if I can do it you can do it seek help!!!
Choosing not to drink has been a good decision in my life, I hate the taste of alcohol so its an easy decision thankfully.
Insomnia is my problem when I quit
Richy Rich yo!!! I don’t know what a good night sleep is anymore smh
Mined is hightened anxiety
Sama. And severe muscle cramps.
Richy Rich Same.
Same. Been sober for 1 week and I have been absolutely wired every single night...almost the same feeling as if you have had 4 strong cups of coffee which I didn’t. Heard sleep doesnt get better till week 3. Ugh.
Never be too ashamed or afraid to ask to speak to someone about your addiction. There are literally millions recovering worldwide who would love to be of help. You see, when you receive the gift of sobriety, you want give it back over and over; that in itself is a crucial part of recovery.
I would wake up in the middle of the night with withdrawals. I would drink alcohol to try to take down the anxiety sweating and shaking. I would have to drink through a straw so I wouldn’t crack a tooth on the glass that I was drinking out of.
Hope all is good 🙏 I'm on day 3. Wish me luck.
I was an alcoholic...always one... but I quit and I recently went back and now quiting again. Withdrawals are back. Feels like death
Thank you kind stranger. I drank 10+ years almost every day(and almost 10 more before it "socially"), last 3 years were particularly bad(on top of covid, war and moving to another country) with constantly increasing volume. I haven't quite went to the severity of a "handle of vodka" per day... But one night I just decided enough is enough, I no longer want to live like this. 20 days clean. First week was particularly hard, I think I had mild but prolonged symptoms, even after 20 days I still have some. But my anxiety went down considerably and I see world with new colors, have more free time and money. I wonder how our world went to a state where you walk into the shop and 95% of the shop content is poison - processed sugar everywhere/starches/carbohydrates/super processed foods with god knows what inside and alcohol, it's just surreal.
The fear!!!! Nothing is like the fear!!!😢
99 dislikes don’t want to face reality..don’t learn the hard way a couple dui’s later made a believer out of me my wishes to everyone trying to kick the habit💫💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
I'm 4+ months in cold turkey no alcohol, marijuana and tobacco, and I plan to keep it this way without relapsing at all, wish me luck
This is like hell on earth. I feel lonely without alcohol? Day 1 I'm sweating and have a crazy headache. I'm so tempted to slip. Lord give me strength please I beg you.
Get the info on how to balance your brain chemistry. His book helps and his course is really good. Don’t suffer alone
I quit the booze. I had to. Best thing I ever did. It was absolutely ruining my life and relationships. I would urge anybody addicted to strongly consider knocking it on the head for your health and sanity
Velcro how did u do it ..pls help me. My husband is acting bipolar, alcohol addiction is making him worse n puting his job in risk.
Fast Internet hes been to rehab once, bt relapsed
Fast Internet hoping a counsellng will do good fr him. he himself wishes and wants to change aftr experiencing the consequences,but is not determined or stable in his actions
@@myidmywish I listened to the Alcohol Lied to Me eBook by Craig Beck. In truth I had quit long before this but I was winging it on willpower which was an horrendous existence so I happened to stumble across the eBook and it changed my entire view on why I had quit.
In my opinion and humble personal experience it is virtually impossible to quit with willpower, because willpower means there is still a part of you that believes alcohol has something positive to offer. Willpower almost always ends up leading to relapse. It's why most fad diets don't work. The day you view alcohol on the same level you would view a rapist is the day you no longer need willpower. You just naturally don't want to have anything to do with it.
Velcro thankyou brother.
Ive been through Severe Alcohol( binge drinking) withdrawal over 20 times and after every horrible withdrawal I just kept repeating the vicious cycle over and over. One drink is never enough and that means I can go on for days and days until my body cant take the alcohol. After stopping the hallucinations is terrifying, seeing white shadows of dead and alive family members, hearing their voices angry with me, seeing insects and crawlers on my skin. Ive been to hospital 6 times over the last 20 years. I now am sober for 1 month.
@Kimberlee Ponson I very much appreciate your advice. It definitely helps a lot cause you know that you are not alone. The longest ever I was sober has been 6 months (2013) in the last 20 years.
I’m not a religious person I do believe in Jesus if you can find a ministry too pray with you can be delivered from that cycle I bet you have a few people in your family that went through this Chris lasalla prays for people over your computer
norm midnight so proud of you!!!!
Alcohol adiction sounds very demonic. I have seen my husband so broken that I felt it was something else controling him. It sounds crazy but keep this in mind, maybe it is spiritual bondage.
Hey bro how're you doing now
This guy really knows his stuff. Trust me
I've been through it and I totally relate.
Almost 30 years sober, all I've missed is pain and heartach. If you want it enough it's yours, make not drinking your greatest obsession. Ask for help, accept the help. The good news is you will get your feelings back, the bad news is you will get your feelings back. Good luck.
16 days today and on 7 different medications so far no seizures or anything. Definitely have high blood pressure. Keep fighting
When I was 12 I started to have anxiety & panic attacks around people and in public. I have a very difficult time meeting, talking and forming bonds with people. I've always been kind of a loner with the exception of a few trusted friends. I tried weed to help with my anxiety & panic attacks but that only made me more paranoid so I quit that. Tried smoking cigarettes, that helped calm me down but with the addiction factor, the health aspect and financial part outweighed the one benefit so I quit cigarettes. As a teen doctors had prescribed me several anti-anxiety meds including meds for bipolar disorder. None worked.
When I was 15 I discovered alcohol and found it to work quite nicely, giving me the confidence I was missing, eliminating my anxiety and panic attacks. The alcohol gave me the confidence to go out in public, made it easier for me to socialize. It was also fun to get buzzed and let loose. I started off as most people do, few drinks here and there, couple times a month, this pace went on for a couple years. When I was 17 I hung around with older people who'd let me drink with them. This was now a weekly thing and instead of a few drinks it was now a dozen each time we got together, once a week. At 19 I was now drinking once a week, a solid 18 pack of beer, Budweiser was my choice of beer, sometimes it was Labatt. This was consistent until I was 23, I moved into my own apartment, conveniently less then a mile to the nearest stores where I could purchase alcohol at virtually anytime I wanted. My drinking ramped up to twice a week, 12-15 beers per each session.
At 26 I was averaging 20-23 beers every 3 days. If I drank on Friday, i'd spend all day Saturday in bed recovering, I call these 'recovery days'[this would last anywhere from 16-18 hours laying in bed sleeping from drinking the night before]. Trying to get out of bed on 'recovery days' was starting to get physically challenging near the end of my drinking. On Sunday I felt kinda normal, still hazy and cloudy thinking. On Monday I was feeling 100% and ready to down another 20 beers, sometimes more then that and rarely less. Repeat this every 3 day cycle until I was 29 when I decided to give it up. I never drank two days in a row or even every other day. I managed the will power of waiting every 3 days to drink, 72 hours minimum. Sometimes it was four days in between drinks but towards the end of my drinking that was rare. Thankfully I didn't have any withdrawals, no shaking, anxiety, seizers etc.
I looked forward to drinking because I love the taste of beer, the buzz was great, the alcohol eliminated my social anxiety and helped me become a more social person and less of a recluse. Its a love hate relationship because without drinking, I wouldn't have had a social life, still dont for the most part and i'm willing to accept that. Looking back, I hated the hangovers and the money spent on it. What the hell was I thinking?
Helpful! I need to make my son realize how dangerous this is. I come from a long line of alcoholics and my mom became an alcoholism counselor. I never did thank her for her help…
Started drinking at 15-16 yrs old and never thought I would go 20yrs of heavy drinking. When I didn't drink it was because I was ill. This time I'm doing it by choice. I'm 21 days sober and feel great. First week was awful but it got easier. If I can do it you can also 🙏
i was drunk almost everyday for 2 years. i felt like it was starting to ruin relationships and my life. im day 4 sober , it feels good saying no to drinking but the night terrors. cold sweats. tremors and hallucinations are insane. but i know it will be worth it in the end
Im in the same boat bc I was drunk almost all college, now I’m toning it down because I graduated and I have all those symptoms that’s how I found this video. How rough has it been because I didn’t even know I was addicted, I just thought I drank a lil too much. Also did you have weird like tingles in the arches of your feet???
2 days ago i came off a pretty bad binge i though i was either going to die or go insane, i couldnt even hold a glass to have another drink, i ended up at a withdrawel clinic, they talked me down, i hope i can beat this, i understand and what you guys are going through, its so important to hear this from other people
D Browne checking on you ! How are you doing ?
For me, in order to quit smoking I had to stop drinking. My non.smoking resolve wains after a couple of drinks. It's never too late to change your habits, but you need new habits
spot on mate. With severe withdrawal tried myself, had seizures. Had to go to treatment, luckly its free in Australia if you wait in a que to be called. They bomb u up on benzos and ween u off. I couldnt walk day 3, too shaky!