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Jul 31, 2015, 03:46 AM
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Well, as most of you have probably read from my previous thread "5th day sober", I am now heading into my second sober weekend and 12 days sober.
I can honestly say that I did not experience a single physical withdrawal. In fact, I started feeling physically better within 2 days. You see, I think my body was rejecting the amount of alcohol I was drinking. My body really didn't want it anymore. But I really thought I would go through some form of physical withdrawal. My head still entertains the thought of drinking. I still think about it but not as bad as the first few days. I honestly think I am very very lucky indeed as I have seen so many suffer through this. Particularly my Mom who almost died from a bleeding ulcer but still refuses to acknowledge that alcohol was the cause. I've been drinking for about 15 years. It wasn't a slave to me in the first few years but progressively got worse. These last two years were by far quite serious in terms of my drinking. I thought I would never be able to give up. Yet I am finding it relatively easy. Thoughts?
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Jul 31, 2015, 04:21 AM
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There probably isn't an answer. Everyone reacts differently to drugs. For me the physical withdrawal was never the hardest part (though possibly the most uncomfortable part). Just enjoy your luck and keep on at it! It won't be so easy the next time so make sure there isn't a next time...
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Jul 31, 2015, 05:46 AM
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That's great! I feel like I'm cheating because I'm taking Campril to reduce cravings, but whatever works, right? I'm so proud of you!!!
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Jul 31, 2015, 08:39 AM
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Jul 31, 2015, 08:49 AM
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For me the big walls were at 90 days and 9 months.
in AA the 90 day chip is red to warn of danger as relapse around then is common. Please keep us posted. Thanks, moogs
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Aug 01, 2015, 03:14 AM
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Hugs Sabrina! And congrats on the beginning of your 2nd sober week! As I write this it is my 9th sobriety anniversary. Kind of surreal.
I also did not have physical withdrawal, even though both times I actually 'officially' detoxed I did so in a hospital. No sweats, shakes, vomiting, hallucinations, DTs, nothing. Everyone is different. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just my opinion. 
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