Alcohol Withdrawal!! Understanding it /Getting Through It !!!!

[testaccount]

I went to rehab in 12-12-93. On 12-12-20, I will be sober 27 years.

[bryanmeekins]

17 days sober so far. I feel irritable, in a bad mood most of the time, but that's all right because I'm sober! I gotta tell you, I really really like being sober. I like being able to drive somewhere at night. I like waking up in the morning without a hangover. I like not getting upset over things that aren't eorth getting upset about because my thoughts have been distorted by alcohol. I just hope I can stay the course. I don't want to go back. That really scares me.

[commander]

If you are reading this - Please know and BELIEVE that you CAN do this. You CAN quit. I was pounding a liter of rum every single night. I knew I had to quit or I would lose everything - my health, my family, career, money, house, etc etc. If you go to a reputable medical professional, they can help ease the withdrawal to a much more manageable level. I know from experience. After the physical recovery, you MUST address the psychological, emotional, and spiritual reasons why you turned into a problem drinker. I wish the best for anyone struggling. I am over three years sober - and life looks a lot better than watching it through the bottom of the liquor bottle.

[alankaranand]

Greetings from days sober and counting. Pray.

[genesilvers]

For me the worst part was the anxiety and insomnia then the fear of seizures.

[francismajor]

I'm 4 days sober after 7 years of drinking and 3 years of daily drinking. So far no withdrawal symptoms nor cravings. Been continuing to workout and go about my daily routine. I've got this!

[livingtruth]

Thank you for posting this. I am on Day 8 now and I never want to go thru this ever again! It's not worth it! I went thru the withdrawals which lasted about 5 days the worst day was the 5th. I had everything you mentioned plus Anxiety Attacks which were to me the worst part of it all. But the 6th day I felt much better, I was very surprised. I finally made it out of the house today and was able to get some sun and some exercise which made me very happy and hopeful. The hardest part now is finding other things to do when I am wanting a drink especially in the evenings because I am alone. I used it as my comfort and something to look forward to each night. So now every time I begin to want a drink I have a carbonated water with lemon and it seems to help. I have Liver & Kidney problems now and staying away from alcohol is extremely important for healing. I have also switched my diet to Fruits, Veggies & Complex Carbs with no oils, sugars, breads or anything that is "refined" or has preservatives in it in order to try and get maximum healing to my organs. I even had to stop drinking coffee because it was adding to my Anxiety Attacks. I have no one around to help me so finding videos like this on YouTube has been very helpful and encouraging. So again, thank you for all you said here because I really needed to hear it. God Bless you and everyone that is going thru this.

[jaycarlson]

By far one of the best videos I have ever watched. It brought me back to the good 10 times I withdrew for 4-5 days. Especially the last time . Your withdrawal was almost exactly like mine. I’m clean from alcohol for 18 months. I will tell my AA group about this video. Thank you Jay Carlson from New York.

[jeffhoward]

I’m glad I found your video I drank a half a fifth of whiskey a day and maybe a six pack over a broken heart since November 11, 2019 and then alcoholic most of my life being mostly but now I have to change and I want to I’m 6 foot three 250 pounds that is abnormal for me I’ve been a recluse it’s messing with my business I’m a business owner I do remodeling and construction and ice be very fit and had a clear mind broken heart is took me tooTo the other edge now I’m over that I just want to get better I appreciate your videos thank you so much for sharing Jeff Howard

[RAPSTA]

I've been drinking 12 beers a day for 2 years. A new job said I had to take a alcohol test but I've been waiting almost to weeks because they keep pushing test date back. I was only going to stop for a day or 2 before test but it's been 10 days lol I've so forgot about drinking. I went from waking up every morning at 7 am and drinking a beer to 10 days later forgetting what a beer was lol. I might as well stop now. i feel great, it's like a natural high I've been missing. How this video ended up on my feed, but I guess God is at work

[iamthem.a.n.middleagednerd]

37+ years sober here. It does get easier as time goes on. Stiff Upper Lip, chaps.

[BenjamminJonesy]

This video is such a help to those who’ve never been through withdrawl. God Bless brother. I’m too an alcoholic and opiate addict (methadone). Hope to have peace and sobriety one day.

[David-xluv]

Thank you Tim. I needed to watch this ..I’ve been struggling on and off. I went sober for three weeks a couple months ago I felt so amazing but I fell off the wagon again. Videos like this help me and give me strength so I thank you from the bottom of my heart

[lobstermania]

Day 9 and this is getting worse. Spit up this morning and feel like total crap..When will I wake up feeeling good? 57 yr old male, 12-18 beers a day for 35years...Pray for me.. I need it. Thank you sir!

[ASIF_M]

I had your videos on loop Tim to get me through a Christmas relapse. Insomnia only lasting symptom as well as a hit to my self confidence. Both improving daily now. Thank you brother. God bless you Tim.

[scottquiggyquigg]

16 days in and my anxiety and depression is so bad but I will not give in x

[MISTYGarden-lc]

This video is awesome. Thanks for all you do Tim.😊

[marcdurrant]

Bless ya brother I've just taken my first step to becoming sober I'm on a course to detox from a bottle a day from 8 years of drinking the poison. The dt's have built up over the past 6 months the shaking, cramps, being sick after work. I am a high functioning alcoholic working nights. But I'll beat this its inspiring to watch people who have had to go through the same as I am now it scares the hell aht of me but I got to do it for my family, thank you!

[joshualaughner]

Thank you for your time man! It's much appreciated. I've been through it time and time again. My biggest struggle as of late is the triggers.. and yes, the damn brain does play tricks on u. Plus dealing w insomnia, depression, pain, and anxiety on a daily basis is a true bitch..

[slowjamcdub]

Back to day one and this is the best video on YouTube to help me! Thank you