I have a question for any one who's ever came off booze cold turkey. I'm 25 years old and have been drinking for 5 years. The first few years I could drink like a fish with no hangover the next day that was my years from 20 to about 23. I was 6'3 205 pounds now skip to today I'm 260. If I drink, the amount of anxiety and cold sweats I get is almost unbearable. But on Monday I decided to grab a case of Coronas. Mind you I havint drank for 2 months prior to this. So I started the past Monday and 1 case turned into 3 and 3 40oz of crown Royal and I think I drank my girlfriends wine. I also forgot to say I'm a binge drinker, I don't drink everyday maybe every few weeks or month since I get such sever anxiety. Ps I don't nor have I ever done any drugs. I've always been paranoid and a hypochondriac so even taking pills when I was sick or a sleeping pill I wouldn't do it. Anyway on to my symptoms I stopped drinking Thursday night, Friday morning I'm seeing letters on my ceiling that aren't really there, clouds outside are dissapearing and when I close my eyes there's a full out real life senecio going on in black and white. I was hullicinating. Never had that before and that was linked to my regular hangover anxiety, sweats, shacks. On to Saturday I'm hearing knocking and girl screaming from a distance. Now I'm hearing things. I'm on day 3 of withdraw and I'm still hearing random noises and hot flashes here and there. Also I had a episode last night where I got extreme anxiety and called 911 the paramedics checked my blood pressure, ekg, and checked all my vitals. Everything came back fine so I know my anxiety got the best of me. So today I'm hearing noises but other then a little anxiety I feel fine. Can anyone relate, and can anyone tell me how long it takes to be back to normal. Thanks in advance
Hey there.
Please consult a doctor. Or go to the hospital.
Withdrawals can be really dangerouse
Please consult a doctor. Or go to the hospital.
Withdrawals can be really dangerouse
you need to seek medical attention. Withdrawing can be serious and potentially fatal depending on the severity ..
Hi
My heart goes out to you, we have all been here.
As the other posters said, please see an Emerg, or Call 911 again.
It sounds like you are in severe withdrawal - no shame in that my friend! NO shame.
If able, ask for ativan and or Gabapentin, the later really helps dissolve the withdrawal (in most cases) and insomnia associated, the former may help with your anxiety.
However knowing the medication you need often alerts ER Staff you are savvy (Which i belive every addict should be of their condition.
But please see MD supervision for a controlled detox, fluids, electrolytes etc. Ease the transition carefully, don't do it alone. You need to be in a Hospital.
Good luck, and it will pass.
My heart goes out to you, we have all been here.
As the other posters said, please see an Emerg, or Call 911 again.
It sounds like you are in severe withdrawal - no shame in that my friend! NO shame.
If able, ask for ativan and or Gabapentin, the later really helps dissolve the withdrawal (in most cases) and insomnia associated, the former may help with your anxiety.
However knowing the medication you need often alerts ER Staff you are savvy (Which i belive every addict should be of their condition.
But please see MD supervision for a controlled detox, fluids, electrolytes etc. Ease the transition carefully, don't do it alone. You need to be in a Hospital.
Good luck, and it will pass.
Hi there!
Personal story, I'll try to make it quick.
Last October, I got sick and went to the hospital for what I thought was a really bad stomach flu. I was a pretty heavy drinker (almost half a gal a day of vodka, and I was 26) and since I was sick, I couldn't drink for a while.
Fast forward a few hours, I'm in the ICU for withdraw, complete with DTs, vomiting and hallucinations... I saw dogs in the hallways, thought I was on a spaceship, the works. They got me on Adavant (sp?) and some prozac I believe (I was barely there for most of this, parents and friends told me later).
I made it out alive. The hospital provided me with a whole packet of groups, and places to contact. Therapists came by to talk to me about starting visits. It was so helpful.
Sober for about 4 months... Plot twist.. I went back to drinking. I'm still there, kinda. I'm about 5 days sober and looking to this group for help myself.
My point is, go to the hospital, like these lovely people said. It will keep you safer than doing it alone if you're feeling this bad. It will definitely ease the transition.
BUT more importantly, in my opinion, afterwards, look through that packet. Find groups that will help you and support you. Its one thing to get sober, its another thing to stay sober. First hand experience.
We're all here for you hun. The long time sober folks and the ones still struggling.
Much love,
Alyssa D
Personal story, I'll try to make it quick.
Last October, I got sick and went to the hospital for what I thought was a really bad stomach flu. I was a pretty heavy drinker (almost half a gal a day of vodka, and I was 26) and since I was sick, I couldn't drink for a while.
Fast forward a few hours, I'm in the ICU for withdraw, complete with DTs, vomiting and hallucinations... I saw dogs in the hallways, thought I was on a spaceship, the works. They got me on Adavant (sp?) and some prozac I believe (I was barely there for most of this, parents and friends told me later).
I made it out alive. The hospital provided me with a whole packet of groups, and places to contact. Therapists came by to talk to me about starting visits. It was so helpful.
Sober for about 4 months... Plot twist.. I went back to drinking. I'm still there, kinda. I'm about 5 days sober and looking to this group for help myself.
My point is, go to the hospital, like these lovely people said. It will keep you safer than doing it alone if you're feeling this bad. It will definitely ease the transition.
BUT more importantly, in my opinion, afterwards, look through that packet. Find groups that will help you and support you. Its one thing to get sober, its another thing to stay sober. First hand experience.
We're all here for you hun. The long time sober folks and the ones still struggling.
Much love,
Alyssa D
