Posted by partlycloudy on January 4, 2005, at 14:55:31
In reply to NEW -?s help re: alcohol withdrawal (long,sorry), posted by marjorie on January 4, 2005, at 12:50:52
Welcome, Marjorie, and thanks for joining the fray here. I self-detoxed after heavy daily drinking for about 20 years, and experienced the same symptoms you describe. They lasted about 2 weeks. Make sure you're giving your body the nutrients it needs, and sleep as much as you can. Just like having the flu, right? The danger in self detox is in experiencing seizures. If you'd ever had one before, then the risk is higher. Of course I found this out AFTER I had dried out on my own at home, but I did not have any seizures. If you're at all uncertain about what you're experiencing, then call your doctor and detox under her supervision.
It's a very good thing you're doing, Marjorie. We are all here to support each other, so please post whenever and whatever. Nothing is insignificant. I know what you are talking about in being a secret drinker, and also in keeping it from your family. I still have mixed feelings about saying anything to them about my being an alcoholic - you want support, and it's not always what they are able to give you. AA is where many people find that support.
Tell us how you're doing, OK? If you want to talk to me about anything, feel free to Babblemail me, or you can email me directly at partlycloudy@gmail.com
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