Today is my 4th day sober from alcohol (the longest I’ve ever gone completely sober) I’ve just finished a 12 hour night shift and I’m on my way home and I feel like absolute crap. I started feeling sick towards the end of my shift and I am constantly red hot like uncontrollable sweating, even when I go out side (and it’s bloody cold here) I’m sweating to a point I feel like I could pass out. I’ve drank plenty of fluids through the night and made sure I sit down and rest. I’ve never felt this way before, is this to be expected?
Also I suffer with anxiety at the best of times but today it’s like it’s on over drive I’ve learned techniques on how to control my anxiety but I’m struggling. I just keep think ‘I’m nearly home, I’m nearly home. I can crawl in my bed soon’ trying to ignore the urge to just freeze up. I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my chest. I’ve even had to start using my inhaler it’s that bad (I haven’t used it in 10 months and I only need it for my breathing when having really bad panick attacks or unwell).
I really hope this passes my head is telling me go to the shop just one will be okay but in my heart I know I can do this and get through this. Thank God I’m not working tonight I really don’t think I could cope. I just want to cry.
You’ve got it. I had to start over because I’m a jerk and drank. My anxiety is through the roof but I know every day will get better. Best wishes.
Don’t give in. You’re doing well. First week is the hardest. Your body is in shock. Get home. Have a hot drink & go to bed. Be strong. X
As cliche as this sounds, just focus on one day at a time. Don’t worry about getting to 1 year or anything like that. Take it a day at a time. You’ll soon get the week milestone. It does get easier with time, but it never goes away. Be prepared for that.
If you have never been sober for more than 4 days the withdrawals are gonna suck. Might as push through now. Too late to turn back.
Stay strong!
Be careful though, not sure how much you were drinking, but I’ve heard stories from people who detoxed on their own (extremely severe alcoholics) who were close to death and had to seek medical treatment.
I think that’s why I feared quiting, and did medical detox.
So just pay attention to your body, if it starts to get worse, think about calling a doctor.
Hi Nicolle,
Here are some hugs from a fellow newbie. I am on Day 3 today (after many, many Day 1s.) I know that I have finally reached my personal “rock bottom” and there’s only one way to lift myself up. I need to get sober before I lose everyone who is important to me— my husband and son need a Sober wife/Mom.
Excellent work getting to Day 4. As was previously mentioned, just making sure you don’t need medical attention for your withdrawal symptoms.
Alana
Well done on getting to day 4 @Nicolle - What you are experiencing are definitely withdrawal symptoms, and this will no doubt feed your anxiety. I know on the day after the night before, my anxiety is through the roof.
You have tons of support here and we are all rooting for you as much as we are rooting for ourselves. Stick with it, I am on day 2 today(after many, many day 1s), and I am confident that, with all of this support, we can all beat this, and save ourselves from ourselves.
Stay strong @Nicolle it will be better With time do stay focused . Don’t be to hard on your self . We all are behind you . Best of wishes .