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I'm trying to go cold turkey on alcohol and substance abuse but I'm hurting all over I blacked out t

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kisses_99882
kisses_99882

I been taking sips of wine instead of brandy. I'm 36 and been drinking for 18 years. I'm out of my clonazepam till my Dr come back what to do

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  • vickylou
    vickylou kisses_99882

    Posted

    Ok first of all without any medication it's dangerous to suddenly stop drinking. You've been drinking for 18 years and it's very dangerous to suddenly stop. Try tapering your drinks until you get to your dr. Without medication you run the risk of seizures, DTs and severe withdrawal from alcohol.

    I am not medically trained so I can't give advice on medication. You need to visit your gp asap. I'm not sure about clonazepam withdrawal.

    please seek proper medical advice and don't suddenly stop the alcohol. You may need another benzo type medication.

    please keep posting here and I'm sure you will get more knowledgeable replies

  • Robin2015
    Robin2015 kisses_99882

    Posted

    I repeat from others...do not stop suddenly and do seek medical advice...no news for 24 hours from you?? ARe you ok?? Robin
  • sharon7979
    sharon7979 kisses_99882

    Posted

    Give us all a message here to let all of know your ok?

    You should even go to your local hospital and explain things

     

  • Misssy2
    Misssy2 kisses_99882

    Posted

    when does your Dr return? I would leave a message for the office that you need an appointment asap.

    The wine is better than the brandy and should keep your withdrawals at bay until you are able to get some medical detox help.

    • sharon7979
      sharon7979 Misssy2

      Posted

      How are you today Missy? Still havent heard from Kisses hope they're ok. 

  • Robin2015
    Robin2015 kisses_99882

    Posted

    no answer for 7 days?? How are you keeping?? Robin
    • sharon7979
      sharon7979 Robin2015

      Posted

      no reply, but sometimes people come off this group for a while as they are dealing with things. Maybe or not such a good thing...Anyway hope Kisses is ok.  We are here.
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