New here,Just stopped drinking 2 days ago, need advice

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I feel terrile. I used to drink every dayand went on a 4 day bender when my girlfriend left me.I am shaking, vomiting , fever. and the rest. I cant go my doctor as I am working in Spain and not registered. Any advice on helping to deal with the withdrawals??
 
Barry-

Your post is very worrisome to me. I am not an alcoholic, but my ex-girlfriend was and I lived with her for 5 years during which 3 times she tried to get sober. I don't know how much you were drinking on a daily basis but based on my previous experiences with my ex it seems it must have been quite a bit. Unfortunately, there really is no way to calm your withdrawal symptoms on an outpatient basis. I would really recommend if there is any way possible to get medical care that you do so. One can have deadly seizures withdrawaling from alcohol. It is just dangerous to do it alone.

Way to go on your progess so far. That I know is a huge accomplishment. Please take care of yourself and at the very least, don't be alone at ANYTIME until your withdrawal symptoms are over.
 
Hi Barry. I will first say that I am totally unfamiliar with the medical options available to you in Spain and that I am not recommending anything. However, I am now on Day 30 after quitting cold turkey alone. This is not my first time quitting. I was fortunate enough to have an ongoing prescription for anti-anxiety which was very helpful, especially in the first four days - the worst as far as withdrawal symptoms for me. Without violating the terms of this board, I will say that it can be done. I drank tons of water, craved sugar, and had horrid headaches. After the fourth day, I felt so much better - my sleep improved exponentially and each day after that became somewhat easier to get through.
Good luck to you and please keep us informed of your progress. Two days is incredible.
 
Thanks everybody, I am doing ok considering !! Starting to eat, eyes very red look like Dracula !! Did it alone, 4th day now getting easier was worse the first time but it was a much longer binge!! Gave all my money and carRAB to a friend so cant get any booze, best idea, puts the option out of your mind !!
 
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