Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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Cannotgiveup 09/02/2013

I am new here and am coming off a 6-day bender after having been sober for some time. I do not have health insurance nor is there a free center. I also don't have transportation and am in a fairly remote area. I have never gone through DT's or anything like that in the past. I am very upset with myself with putting myself through this. I feel horrible. Headache, exhaustion, anxiety, shakiness. Not much support as I don't live here. I have been away for work. I decided to try tapering ( I know but I have no other method ). I have had 3 beers spread out over the day. I'm on PST. I still feel like hell but know it could be worse. I haven't dealt with this for so long that I'm frightened that I will get worse and no one knows that I'm dealing with this. I'm surprised I'm having withdrawal symptoms like this although I can't say I don't deserve it. Do you think I should be concerned about this worsening? I never did AA. I have nothing against it. I follow an alternative spiritual program. I am not worried about getting drunk again but am asking what else I can try. I know what I need to do to get back on the horse. What else should I be doing? I am drinking water. I am not remotely hungry. I'm sure you see this all the time so please understand my intentions are honest.

Cannotgiveup 09/02/2013

6 day! Sorry!

Newbee1 09/02/2013

I suggest you give AA a try. You can follow your "alternative spiritual program" there too...with support :)

deleted_user 09/02/2013

I agree with Newbee, AA has been a wonderful experience for me so I happily recommend it.

If you are concerned about withdrawal please do see a doctor and be honest about how much you have been drinking as it can be dangerous to go it alone, especially if you have no-one to keep an eye on how you are faring.

I hope you feel better soon.

deleted_user 09/02/2013

Here's a link to AA online if you want it

http://www.e-aa.org/

ExJerseyGirl2 09/02/2013

I am not sure of what else you can do, other than have a friend come and watch you if possible or go to an ER.

Keep your options open and pay attention to how you are feeling so if you start feeling worse you can get medical help.

Keep drinking water. Gator aid is good, or other drinks with electrolytes. So are foods high in potassium, like bananas.

Might want to listen to music or find something to help keep your mind calm. Feeling agitated is a common symptom of withdrawal as well as the shakiness and feeling like you have the flu.

I am not a medical professional --- you are best off getting medical help.

deleted_user 09/02/2013

If your 6 days of drinking ended as recently as last night, you probably have a nasty hang-over. Keep hydrated, stay off caffeine and get a good night of sleep. Tomorrow will be better and the next day will be better too. But it may take a week or so for the fog to completely clear.

Cannotgiveup 09/02/2013

Thanks everybody. I have been drinking water. Not hungry at all. Know what 'triggered' it. I just feel like complete crap. As I should. I'm just handing it to God and forgiving myself because beating myself up won't do anything but increase the anxiety. I just would like to be closer to home where I have more support. Thanks for being here.

stickywick 09/02/2013

I'd also suggest AA. It worked for me.
I don't know where you live but if you get any DT's/ symptoms go to the ER.
In the meantime, green tea with honey. Water with lemon. Gatorade.
Eat. Even if its just toast.
Don't drink coffee or soda or other things that might dehydrate.
Sleep if you can. call friends, tell family.

citychick2011 09/03/2013

Sleep, ice water, gatorade, tea.......don't let the guilt kill you. Get through the withdrawal, and move on and take control. I absolutely hate the position you are in and have been there many times. You don't have to live like this....welcome!

citychick2011 09/03/2013

You may need a doctor though to get through. Have a friend stay with you. Get some movies and veg out. Watch for a racing heart.

Cannotgiveup 09/03/2013

Thank you. I am not 'home' as I'm away for work/study in the middle of nowhere. I should be out of here by the weekend. I don't have reliable transportation and it is EXTREMELY hot so walking to a Walgreen's to get gatorade would make me feel worse. I still have a pretty severe headache and it's been several days now. I am drinking water. I do have soup so I'm going to try that this evening even though I just don't feel like it. I can't believe all it took was 6 days to feel like this. Well, I don't know what I thought was going to change after 10 plus years but I know it doesn't have to make sense.. and it doesn't.. Even cell reception here is in and out and I have no landline so I'm just wanting to book a trip out of here as soon as possible.

deleted_user 09/03/2013

Do try and have the soup, your body will appreciate it! I'm glad you checked in again here. I'm sorry you are stuck right now but do all you can to build up your strength for the trip home. Did you try the link for online AA? It could help you emotionally to make a plan for when you do get home. Have a look at aa.org for meetings local to home if AA is your choice or meetings for other recovery plans, if not.

1is2many 09/04/2013

I just said a prayer for you to get well.

The thing is that I could quit at anytime it was just that I couldnt stay quit... I found that this site was great. So great that I took the advice and found a room of alcoholics. I was so scared but they were just like me. That was over a year ago.

Its not easy but I have a group of friends that I can count on and they, along with a HP , help me to arrest the disease that I have for the day.

The bottom line is that I needed to be Humbled. I thought I was the end all , be all. AND I WAS A RAGING ALCOHOLIC FOR 20 YEARS. Then by asking for help and being hollow and willing to change, I have put together a plan to stay sober.

You can too.

keep the faith,
1is2

weinere46 09/04/2013

O.K.I think I have got what your really asking.
You have to eat high in protein foods, red meat, lot of pasta, meals heavy in calories will start making you feel better. I know this is hard to believe but its true. You have to stop the 3 beers as you are just putting off the reaction. It will be hell for about three days until the booze is totally out of your system and a week of emotional distress but after that your free of it. Be aware, if you ever pick up again you will find yourself back to where you were at your worst, this sucks,no amount of time repairs the damage.
Lastly GET YOUR ASS TO A A.A. MEETING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For we have all been where you are right now. Eric

weinere46 09/04/2013

Alright, now that I have read the rest of what you wrote my advise is gonna change a bit. Your stuck, no trans and its to hot to walk, sounds like texas where I am. Call A.A. and tell them you have no trans and are stuck and NEED a meeting. They will arrange it and no worry, we have all been here. Eric

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