Help with Withdrawal Symptoms

[Levi44]

Hi All - I have been trying to quit drinking since Feb 11, 2006 - and, frankly, not with much luck.
I seem to be having a rough time with the withdrawal symptoms and so I just go back and drink my wine again for a few days - and get mad at myself - that sure isn't what I need!
Does anyone have any advise on how to handle or curb withdrawal symptoms?
God bless you all - Hedi

 

[AngelDove1]

Hi All - I have been trying to quit drinking since Feb 11, 2006 - and, frankly, not with much luck.
I seem to be having a rough time with the withdrawal symptoms and so I just go back and drink my wine again for a few days - and get mad at myself - that sure isn't what I need!
Does anyone have any advise on how to handle or curb withdrawal symptoms?
God bless you all - Hedi

Hedi...
sorry to hear your going through all this alone.
There is help out there...Half way house,Salvation Army.

Some people get withdrawels bad.
Wish I had some advice for you.

Sometimes you just have to got through them.Tuff it out.

AA is there to support you as well.I know you know all this already.

How bad do you want sobrity?
Bad enough to go through the withdrawls?

"One day at a time"

My prayers are with you.

 

[Levi44]

Dear AngelDove - thank you so much for your prayers!
I have been going to the AA meetings and really love them and the people - I know I have to get a sponser, but have not found one yet - will search harder.
And, yes, I really do want to quit drinking. I have developed neuropathy - which is not fun and if I don't quit, I could end up in a wheel chair.
You gave me some "tough love" and that is what I need!
God bless you - Hedi

 

[jerry ralph]

I knew a guy who drank because of all the physical pain he was experiencing. It helped him cope with the everyday movements he had to make. At last he came to the conclusion that the alcohol was killing him also so he quit with the help of AA. After a few months not drinking his physical pain went away......go figure?

I'm just sharing this with you Hedi Ho, it has nothing to do with you.

The craving and withdrawal symptoms will leave in time. The first few months many of us have to just "white nuckle it," turn to God for strength, go to meetings, and have a sponsor who has traveled this road.

Ain't this a cool site my sister?.........all along we were visiting someplace else........."keep coming back"

 

[Mela'h]

Levi

My sister quit drinking with the help of AA. She went through many weeks of withdrawal and she fell a few times but she got up, tried again and was successful - she has been sober for over 8 years now. It is a hard thing to do and I will pray that you would be able to rest in our Father's arms and that he would give you everything that you need to become sober. Warm hugs and rich blessings to you sister.

 

[chilehed]

Levi44,
I suggest speaking to a physician. I'm just a layman, but I vaguely remember hearing something to the effect that medical supervision is a good idea when detoxing from a long term alcohol addiction.

There might be something he can prescribe to ease the worst of the symptoms, but ultimately you're in for a rough time of it just like the rest of us went through. I wish I could offer you an easier and softer way, but just remember that you don't have to be alone in this. Meetings, sponsorship, steps and prayer - lots of prayer. There were days when the only reson I stayed clean was because I had that little white piece of plastic in my pocket to sqeeze until I could get to my next meeting. It does get better, it just takes a lot longer than we like.

Don't leave before the miracle happens.

 

[Levi44]

I knew a guy who drank because of all the physical pain he was experiencing. It helped him cope with the everyday movements he had to make. At last he came to the conclusion that the alcohol was killing him also so he quit with the help of AA. After a few months not drinking his physical pain went away......go figure?

I'm just sharing this with you Hedi Ho, it has nothing to do with you.

The craving and withdrawal symptoms will leave in time. The first few months many of us have to just "white nuckle it," turn to God for strength, go to meetings, and have a sponsor who has traveled this road.

Ain't this a cool site my sister?.........all along we were visiting someplace else........."keep coming back"

Hi - so glad to hear from you - was just getting ready to email you to thank you for sending me this site - it is awesome - even tho I go to AA meetings, it is amazing to find so many people here at CF who have struggled with this!
And, am learning to turn to God - and, who knows, my physical pain might leave, too.
Will "keep coming back"
Thanks, brother!

 

[Levi44]

Levi

My sister quit drinking with the help of AA. She went through many weeks of withdrawal and she fell a few times but she got up, tried again and was successful - she has been sober for over 8 years now. It is a hard thing to do and I will pray that you would be able to rest in our Father's arms and that he would give you everything that you need to become sober. Warm hugs and rich blessings to you sister.

Oh, thank you so much! Everyone has been so encouraging - it is such a blessing to be here at this site!
Thank you so much for your prayers!
And warm hugs and rich blessings back to you sister - Hedi

 

[Levi44]

Levi44,
I suggest speaking to a physician. I'm just a layman, but I vaguely remember hearing something to the effect that medical supervision is a good idea when detoxing from a long term alcohol addiction.

There might be something he can prescribe to ease the worst of the symptoms, but ultimately you're in for a rough time of it just like the rest of us went through. I wish I could offer you an easier and softer way, but just remember that you don't have to be alone in this. Meetings, sponsorship, steps and prayer - lots of prayer. There were days when the only reson I stayed clean was because I had that little white piece of plastic in my pocket to sqeeze until I could get to my next meeting. It does get better, it just takes a lot longer than we like.

Don't leave before the miracle happens.

Oh, thanks so much! My doctor has been very supportive - I have been on Xanax and an anti-depressant for years - he told me I could take an extra Xanax, if needed, but really didn't want to give me anything else - guess he is afraid over overdosing - that would be awful!
As I have said before, the AA meetings are wonderful and I love the people - I think I will do what you did with my "white chip" - just keep sqeezing it over and over and praying so very much!
God bless you - Hedi

 

[AngelDove1]

Dear AngelDove - thank you so much for your prayers!
I have been going to the AA meetings and really love them and the people - I know I have to get a sponser, but have not found one yet - will search harder.
And, yes, I really do want to quit drinking. I have developed neuropathy - which is not fun and if I don't quit, I could end up in a wheel chair.
You gave me some "tough love" and that is what I need!
God bless you - Hedi

Big huggie's..


"K.I.S.S."
"Hang in there"

I needed alot of tough love too.
I was a basket case..

If God did it for me ...He'll do it for you too..

Love you Hedi.....

 

[Levi44]

Big huggie's..


"K.I.S.S."
"Hang in there"

I needed alot of tough love too.
I was a basket case..

If God did it for me ...He'll do it for you too..

Love you Hedi.....

Your words are just what I need tonight as I head off to bed!!!! How long have you been sober? "One day at a time!!!!!
Love you and God bless you - Hedi

 

[BigChrisfilm]

With the help of AA you can overcome the addiction to alcohol. Just remember that the withdraw symptoms are not going to last forever, I know for me, God kept me alive to get sober, I put myslef in so many situations that should have killed me, that if God had not steped in, well I wouldn't be here. Sobriaty is a gift from god, and he will guide you through it, he didn't bring you this far, just to let you die from the withdraws, so don't worry about that. Seek advise from a Physican, and go at it, just remember that you can do anything you want to do, because god wants to bring you out of your addiction for his glory, with AA, don't ever let it become your relegion, and don't take the god out of AA. Without god there would be no AA. Have faith in him, and never say I can't, because people of god can, do all, in Jesus name. I will pray for you. It is worth it, believe me.

 

[Levi44]

With the help of AA you can overcome the addiction to alcohol. Just remember that the withdraw symptoms are not going to last forever, I know for me, God kept me alive to get sober, I put myslef in so many situations that should have killed me, that if God had not steped in, well I wouldn't be here. Sobriaty is a gift from god, and he will guide you through it, he didn't bring you this far, just to let you die from the withdraws, so don't worry about that. Seek advise from a Physican, and go at it, just remember that you can do anything you want to do, because god wants to bring you out of your addiction for his glory, with AA, don't ever let it become your relegion, and don't take the god out of AA. Without god there would be no AA. Have faith in him, and never say I can't, because people of god can, do all, in Jesus name. I will pray for you. It is worth it, believe me.

Oh, that you so much! You have given me a lot of strength to lean on, along with other members of CF, and thanks for the prayers! I know getting sober will be more than worth it!!!
God bless you - Hedi

 

[AngelDove1]

Hi Hedi....

Your welcome.....

I had 24 yrs Feb.2nd
How meny meetings are you getting to a week?
"Easy does it"
Love you........Huggie's

 

[huk]

Levi44,
Iv'e been sober a long time, sponsor tons of men. Check w/ your Dr. Depending on how toxic you are to begin with, alcohol withdrawls can KILL YOU!!
If your in no physical danger, than thiers only 1 thing you need....get in the middle of the bed and STAY THERE. Unless you work the steps w/all youv'e got, you will drink again. End of story. Fear can keep you sober for awhile, but the fuse is still lit and it's headed toward the dynamite keg. The only question is, how long is the fuse.

I know I have to get a sponser, but have not found one yet - will search harder.

That's not true. You are not being honest w/yourself.
If you wanted one bad enough, you'd have one by now.
Go to the largest meeting you can find. When they ask if anyone has any annoucements for the good of AA, stand up and say "I NEED A SPONSOR....NOW!!!
You'll have 3 before you leave the meeting!!!
get to it!!

 

[Levi44]

Hi Hedi....

Your welcome.....

I had 24 yrs Feb.2nd
How meny meetings are you getting to a week?
"Easy does it"
Love you........Huggie's

Hi - just read this - and I go to meetings 6 times a week - Sunday is quite full here so don't make it then.
Have a blessed evening!
Love and Huggies - Hedi

 

[Levi44]

That's not true. You are not being honest w/yourself.
If you wanted one bad enough, you'd have one by now.
Go to the largest meeting you can find. When they ask if anyone has any annoucements for the good of AA, stand up and say "I NEED A SPONSOR....NOW!!!
You'll have 3 before you leave the meeting!!!
get to it!!

You know something??? You are RIGHT!!! And I will probably do it Saturday - that is the biggest meeting around - but might have the nerve to do it tomorrow - I WILL DO IT TOMORROW!!
Also, all my blood levels are good - just had annual physical - and all is well! PTL!
Am going to go head upstairs now, huk, and read the 12 Steps and then get in the middle of the bed and stay there!
God bless you - Hedi

 

[AngelDove1]

Hi - just read this - and I go to meetings 6 times a week - Sunday is quite full here so don't make it then.
Have a blessed evening!
Love and Huggies - Hedi

WoW! cool 6 times....
Huggie's

Love ya too sis.....
"Gratitude"

 

[Scorpionsamore]

Please see a good psychiatrist with experience in treating addiction. There are good ones out there. There are also medications that can help curb the cravings, one is Campral which I can say works! Librium is the choice for detoxing but you have to be careful not to trade one addiction for another. There are good programs out there if you cannot stop on your own then you will need to be hospitalized. A drug regimen of Campral to curb the cravings with Antabuse to prevent a binge on the spur of the moment can help!
Best wished and many prayers!

 

[Levi44]

WoW! cool 6 times....
Huggie's

Love ya too sis.....
"Gratitude"

But... I know I should go to more! But one day at a time!!!!

"Gratitude" is an awesome word!