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How do I get thru the shakes?

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OK I am ready, finally. I can avoid the drink, I can work through the cravings and irritability and the depression. I can do it! Just how do I survive the shakes?
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for me the shakes went with time. I'll have one year in three weeks 11/19 to be exact. The shaking has all but stopped. My thinking has cleared up. My sponsor tells me not to think, how good is that. You can do this just beleave.
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for me i had to have medical help it was to dangerous to do on my own. have u consulted a dr. perhaps this could help u as well. good luck, be strong and God bless u
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Sugar, lots of it. Orange juice and candy.
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I think I would see my family doctor. If its really bad, he or she can give you just enough meds to make it, and also support...
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i done cold turkey several times theres nothing worse and theres no need for it,i see the best advice has already been given but just wanted to add to it that seeing your GP/doc is the safest way and much more pleasant,wish you well in your recovery!!greg!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations on avoiding alcohol. That is one of the hardest things to do and you ARE DOING IT!

I would suggest you see your doctor about your shakes and hopefully together you can conquer those too.

In the interm, I would highly recommend you drink LOTS of water and supplement with B vitamins and Vitamin C. These water soluble vitamins will help detox you and rebuild your body. Stay away from caffeine as much as possible and seek out a calming agent at your local health food place. "Calm-U-Nat" is wonderful for calming and is quite inexpensive. I take it on nights that I have problems sleeping and it works wonderfully. Also, some nice calming teas like chamomille may be quite beneficial.

Keep up the good fight and BE WELL.
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My doctor put me on Vitamin B1--500mg a day.

It helps ease you through the withdrawal... it really does work!
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use honey or orange juice
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i had to detox with medical help. i only took meds for four days, but it rally made my life better, oh i also went to as meaning aa meetings as i could . in the beginning an AA meeting was the only place i felt relief. if that makes any sense. call your doc
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thanks all. got meds, and sugar helps, gonna get some vitamins too.
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Like the others, I recommend medical assistance for physical withdrawal symptoms.

You will survive!
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