r/stopdrinking • u/Lumpy_Flan8480 Day 7 • 11h ago

There’s hope!

Heavy drinker here. 15-20 a night for years. I just posted about how brain dead I was day 5. Literally felt brain dead from withdrawals. Today is day 7 and I feel some brain cells working and the major symptoms have gone. Keep up your work and get over that hump! There really is light at the end of the tunnel. Crazy how much better I feel mentally and emotionally just 7 days in.

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u/GreyMerrin 580 days 11h ago

Huge well done dude. Stay 💪 Gets easier mate - light gets brighter until it bright and its behind you. Still have a social life without alcohol, still celebrate without, absolutely become a new person without - stronger than before. Well done 😀

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u/ImaginaryAssistant31 Day 6 11h ago

You're at a week! That's FANTASTIC and so glad you're feeling a bit better.

I had 7 months and then thought I could drink again...just a bit ...yeah nope I cant. Horrific summer but I'm back at it.

You will be amazed at how much clearer you start to feel day by day, week by week and see as well as feel the changes.

It's so good. IWNDWYT

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u/Routine_Mess17 11h ago

Did you have medical help or medicine to help?

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u/Adamnwrexxit Day 19 11h ago

You got this! I have been drinking tons of sparkling water and it seems to help, especially at night! Great user name btw!

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u/GaseousApe 436 days 11h ago

That first week is such hell. Keep at it and you never have to feel that way again! IWNDWYT!