I host #addictionrecovery #livestreams every Mon and Thurs at 9pmEST here on the #soberjames channel. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat Room: www.patreon.com/soberjames Some short stories about detox

@flymech03

5 жыл бұрын

👌🏼

@youknowwho5709

5 жыл бұрын

Word

@youknowwho5709

5 жыл бұрын

@@flymech03 😊

@harrisonmiller6215

3 жыл бұрын

TOX.

Had 3 bad episodes recently in the past 3 months. I didn’t experience DT’s or seizures. But I remember the first time after a week of constant drinking. I remember laying in bed one day (sober up day) and I’ve been through the routine of thinking well “ I’ll just sweat it out. I’ll probably dry heave all morning Probs won’t sleep tonight but tomorrow I should be good” so I get up to make some food. And I remember trying to eat and I couldn’t I just had to force it down. Then all of sudden I just feel my entire body just get drenched in sweat at one time. And my heart just start to race. I didn’t know what was going on. But I knew I couldn’t sit or relax. I just paced around my living room trying to get my heart rate down. After 3 mins of trying to decide what to do I decided to call emergencies services because I thought to myself I’m not going to let me thinking I look foolish be the thing that allows me to go into a heart attack. EMS came im shaking like a leaf. My legs just won’t stop shaking or twitching. My Blood pressure was a whopping 220/180. The medic said that was stroke or heart attack lvl. I go to the ER and they administered lorazepam’s to calm me down and iv’s to calm down. Even prescribed me a 5 day supply to help me detox safely at the house. I beat the 5 days. I even felt better by day 2 so I’m like thinking. Oh mannn I’m good as new! Couple weeks went by and I’m like well I haven’t had a drink in two weeks so I should be good to have a couple of pints on $4 pint night at my local. And I was. Next day no hangover. Life went on normal. Big mistake. Because then I thought well if I could have a couple last night that must mean I can have a couple tonight. Which then led to me drinking the next night to which led to me drinking in the morning because I had to work which then boom landed me drinking a 5th of jack later that night because at this point I just didn’t care again. Which you guess it landed me back in the ER. After which I did the exact same thing detoxed for five days and it actually took the five days this time for me to feel normal with medication. Fast forward a month later and after the passing of a family member I had yet you guessed it another episode of me being lured into a false security of being able to have a couple one night into a weekend full of back to back days to yet again another ER visit. Only this time, because to forgo the embarrassment of possible seeing the same nurses or staff in the ER I chose a different hospital to go to. That opted out of prescribing the 5 day detox because at the time I thought I would try and recommended detox clinic. Which was not what I had expected it to be. And I had plans to move back home with family for support at the end of the month anyway. So I opted to just weather it out until I could get back home but with no medicine. ( I don’t recommend; medical detox is by far the safest method to detox) (also by reassurance and reinforcement from my family that even if I felt slightest increase in symptoms to go back to ER regardless of embarrassment did I decide to tough it out at home) First night; hell, cold sweats, mental fog, no sleep. Second day: Hell, still had cold sweats, mental fog was clearing up in some intervals but would come back; no sleep Third Day; felt relatively better but anxiety was up. Had the occasional cold sweat from time to time. It was also on this day that I just wanted to be home with family already and even though my anxiety was up about it I decided to hop on the train and make a 3 hour trek back home. 3 hours never felt more like an eternity too me. Between the heat on the train. The sounds of the tracks. The rocking of the train. And the visuals of the scenery passing by. Closing my eyes, throwing on some headphones, and chugging my neurobliss drinks (i highly recommend) was all I could do to keep the stimuli down for my brain. I kept monitoring my heart rate. I and I did everything I could to distract me from the intrusive thought of “you’re on a train. There’s no medic in between stops. Just woods, how far are you going to be from a hospital if something happens” Scariest three hours of my life. I honestly didn’t think I would make it…. (10/10 do not recommend) Day 8: the storm has passed for the most part. I’m back home with a supportive family. I don’t have the pressure in my head anymore or the fog. My hands are still a little shakey but not nearly as bad as they were. Falling asleep is still hard but it is getting easier. Like I’m actually falling asleep at some point in the night. Emotionally I feel weird like indifferent of things and my anxiety is higher but I know that just means the alcohol is not in my system anymore which that in itself gives me comfort. My point in this rant and long post I guess is that it does get better. The storm will break at some point. And don’t feel embarrassed for asking for help. We all need it at some point in our lives. Wether that means calling a friend, a family member, and your medical professionals (especially your medical professionals in a crisis). Also don’t be fooled into thinking you can get away with just “one more binger” You never which drink will lead you to 20 drinks. But most importantly know that you are not alone. I’m in recovery as well with you 😆

I’m on my second day of recovery: shaking vigorously, confusion, thoughts racing, mild hallucinations (fake police sirens), insomnia, heart pain, cold sweats and no health insurance; unable to go to a rehab center...super scared! please pray for me!

@AF-hx4xz

3 жыл бұрын

FidlarAndWavves666 69 much better now thanks

@Beh0ldas0n

3 жыл бұрын

🙏

@sasha-sv2xv

3 жыл бұрын

How long did it last I'm on day 28 I feel like I'm dyingggg

@AF-hx4xz

3 жыл бұрын

@@sasha-sv2xv the first 3 days were the worst! I felt like I was gna die if I didn’t have a drink but the first 2 weeks were still pretty bad today I’m on day 26 and I feel a lot better

@sasha-sv2xv

3 жыл бұрын

@@AF-hx4xz I'm at the dr now ..an its day 28 for me

I’ve been sober almost 2 years now. This one hit home. I made it to the last stage of alcoholism - DT’s, hallucinations, violent illness, malnourishment, suffocating depression, insomnia, fear, etc. I ended up checking all of the boxes except for death. Thankfully, I missed that one. So glad to have finally put the bottle down. This time it’s for good. No more relapses, excuses or shenanigans. I don’t know why this time feels different, but it does. This time I not only want it with every fiber of my being, but this time I also for some reason believe I can keep doing it. I feel like after all these years and failed attempts, that this time I’m finally done with it. And I am loving that feeling every day.

@SoberJames

9 ай бұрын

Steve, thanks for the message. I’ve gone thru a bit of that myself, it’s horrendous. I’ve also had a few 24 hours strung together. I can relate to both your hell and your high water. Be careful out there brother. Our disease is out in the parking lot doing push-ups, as we celebrate sobriety. -James

Relapsed about 6 days ago. Going through alcohol withdrawal right now home alone. Had 120+ days under my belt. I'm hoping to get through this.

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, sorry to hear that bud, hang in there.

@youknowwho5709

4 жыл бұрын

Hope all went well Matt

@travisdeberry1170

3 жыл бұрын

Only 6 days of drinking after having been sober and having withdrawals? I thought it took longer

@GeraltOfRivia99

3 жыл бұрын

@matt Ostovitz i relapsed to. been drinking alot latley and i feel awful mentally. hope ur doing better i think we need to treat depression or anxiety if we keep relapsing.... theres got to be a reason for relapse maybe low dopamine or just depression have you found a healthier substitute for your mood than booze?

@alexrobinson4821

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me brother I had 112 days sober left a night away from home for work and I’ve been drinking a month straight now

Last week went through heavy alcohol detox alone. Hallucinations both visual and auditory. Closing my eyes didn't help, just changed to horrific fast flashing images. Panic, shaking, sheer terror. Couldn't get to hospital or anything, just alone for days. Took nearly a week to feel halfway ok. At least now when I look at the drink in (every) grocery shop I go in, all I see is a hallucinogenic in liquid form

This video is not only inspirational but really educational. I'm 6 months without a drop of liquor. I was drinking about a pint or more of vodka a day sometimes more sometimes less. Being broke meant withdrawls until I could scrounge up enough to shake my ass on down to the liquor store for more. I ended up in the hospital from severe pain in my abdomen and found out I had acute chronic pancreatitis with 2 physudocyts on my pancreatic duct and a blood clot in my spleen all from drinking. When I was admitted and found all that out I was pretty freaked out but I knew I'm on this rollercoaster and it's already taken off I gotta ride it out. Day 1 was the mist pain I have ever experienced and so was day 2 puking screaming in pain. Then on day 3 I woke up after finally getting a couple hours of sleep and bam, full blown DT's . I was hearing voices outside my door and outside my window. I kept hearing my family outside discussing my condition and illness sayin I might not make it..pure panic attack. I'd get up and sneak to the door and swing it open to find no one there. Then I was faced with an invisible demon in my room who was using my family and friends and nurses to get to me. I would hear the noises of my family members souls outside my door trying to squeeze through the cracks and I would pray and pray and I kept hearing a voice interrupt me and try and get me to say ok I'm done have me. I was so terrified and confused. I was faced with demons trying to get me. I remember I'd be watching something on the tv to distract all this chaos and bam it would use the tv to get in my head and I felt like the people who were close to me in my life could hear my thoughts. My doctor came in and had me prepare for an MRI and that shit was a nightmare I saw black figure at the end of my MRI bed and it reached for me and grabbed me where my pain was in my pancreas and started squeezing it. When I got back to my room I was then told I need to have a camera shoved down my throat to get a close look and I would be out for the whole procedure. I woke up Ina new room not even realizing I was out for 3 hours and had another DT spell. I tried to escape but when I ended up in the hallways it all looked like the hotel off the shining. I accidentally ended up in another patients room and the look he gave me scared the shit out of me and my nurse directed me back to the room. It was pure hell. I had to put it into gods hands and I finally felta little better by day 5. Got to watch the firework on 4th of July and even though I was still in pain from pancreatitis, my nurses were hooking me up with some super strong painkiller injections. I was finally able to eat and drink liquids after that. I remember having vivid dreams of drinking fresh cold water from a natural spring and then I'd wake up like fuuuckk! Quite the rant but DT's are no joke and scared me straight. I can't even imagine going through that again no way. It helps to know as well that I literally can't drink because of my developed condition but it makes it alot easier not to want a drop of alcohol. I feel so much better knowing I can wake up knowing I slept good and can have a nice breakfast without throwing it up and having to have a drink to not be sick. 6 months ago I never would have thought I could feel this good without alcohol. If anyone reading this is a little freaked out or scared just know you can do it it. But don't feel ashamed or embarrassed to seek medical attention, you will only be doing yourself a favor. You really can have the same euphoric high being sober. Hope this helps and if your going through it, your a true warrior, reach out to friends and family and talk to them. If you happen to have any funny movies around to help distract you WATCH THEM just helps the time go by. Good luck!

@dmaclive12

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Glad you made it out that. I had very very mild DTs with audible hallucinations and saw spiders on my ceiling and they would jump at me. Freaked me out. Also heard a voice saying don’t look out your window. Day 5 sober today. WE GOT THIS!!

I enjoy watching your videos...sober for almost 5 years now (May 27). This is all true... some similar to me. I was once sick enough and “drowned” in the disease to drink the day I got out of the hospital for detoxing!!

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you can relate Eric, as I can relate to drinking right out of detox! Believe it or not, I pan-handled my way to the bar, right out of detox once. Been sober 4 years now tho, there is a solution. I do live streams here too, every Sunday at 9pmEST. Hope to see you around, hang in there brother.

I detoxed in a psyche ward in st pete Florida off alcohol and benzos. I'm so glad I got off my meds. I'm in a 6 month rehab.. day 35

I'm Marianne,in Ireland.. just wanted to say thank you for your channel.just finished a six day bender.trying for years to stop.feeling awful,but will keep watching.😥

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

Marianne, I know the feeling. Don't beat yourself up too bad about it, it's a sickness. The question now it's what are you going to do about it? I'm streaming live every day at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

HI JAMES ITS IRISH DEB HERE AGAIN...JUST TO REMIND YOU YOUR VIDEOS ARE AMAZING THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR UR HONESTY....AS IVE SAID BEFORE DETOX NEARLY KILLED ME NUMEROUS TIMES...DTS...FITS ....INSOMNIA...SHAKING ..PANIC..SWEATS EVERY SINGLE THING GOT ME...AGAIN AND AGAIN. IM HAPPY 2 SAY IM STILL ALIVE AND SOBER....UR AN AMAZING PERSON....THANKS AGAIN...GOD BLESS U AND KEEP YOU..XXX

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear you're alive and sober Debbie! I hear you!❤

Reading all these comments on your videos It's shocking how many people are going through the exact same thing that I'm going through. The vivid nightmares are the part I hate the most, I'm counting the hours I'm almost at 48 and I am feeling a little better the more time passes

@SoberJames

2 жыл бұрын

Three days away from booze is even better.

Anyone else experience the strange sensation of closing your eyes, but feeling like they’re still open. I mean you can feel your eyes shut but you trip yourself into thinking your eyes are wide open. So weird

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

I would always shut my eyes, and experience flashing lights

@christopherg6335

4 жыл бұрын

Sober James thanks for your reply James! 5 days sober from the binging. That’s my problem. I go on the 4-5 day binges, sometimes 2 days. Have for 5 years. I’m 22. I suffer from constant dizziness even when no drinking. And distorted/strange vision, looking up and down throws off my equilibrium, muscle spasms, gross feeling in my skin, cold tingly feeling in legs, night sweats, jerking awake just before falling asleep. All this even 5 days after quitting. Is this normal for a binger who’s quitting? Or did you feel some of this after quitting even? I’m hoping this ALL goes away and that my body just needs to reset. Please respond.

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

@@christopherg6335 seem kinda young for all that, but alcohol is a powerful drug. How to the doctor dude, tell him/her everything and get diagnosed. Sounds like a blood or brain problem.

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

@@christopherg6335 alcohol is no joke, but you may have something else going on. I'd see a doctor if I were you, don't wait.

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

@@christopherg6335 headed to sleep, all the best, and keep in touch ❤

Putting myself through detox and residential. Waiting in line. Your right about the pain. I've had enough! Thank you.

Thanks for sharing your story James, along with your journey to help others as it is not only commendable but is so needed. I hope many that are seeking help will find and watch your videos and make the decision to get their life back back as you have 💪. I have been through this myself and have shared a long and from the gut story on my channel as well. I wish you all the best in helping others, well done!

Well I relapsed after 6 months. Now day 3. 7 day binge. Alcohol. 80 proof. 1/5 per day. Still not sleeping. Just wanted to say thank you for being here.

@SoberJames

2 жыл бұрын

How are you now Mickey?

@dmaclive12

Жыл бұрын

I know exactly what your are going through man. Same here 1/5 of 8 proof a day on week binges. The worst is the nightmares and dark thoughts that come with the insomnia. Day 4 and 5 usually just sweating but feel ok! Hope you came out of it

Checking in thank you James. I’m a vet too. You’re probably the most relatable person to me.

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Aaron, what branch?

@lawschoolpro

5 жыл бұрын

Then Came Sober James I was navy. You?

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

Navy. Vfa 136 NAS Oceana. Two cruises, GW and Enterprise

@lawschoolpro

5 жыл бұрын

Then Came Sober James we are so similar you have no idea. Can I pm you with my details

@lawschoolpro

5 жыл бұрын

Call me at 5049409565

Congratulations! Alcohol is a "thief" of free life! I m not alcoholic but every time i drink i feel very bad and tired next day..i love it when i drink.. But i hate it next day. This is alcohol.. A danger Joker!

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

Cunning, baffling, and powerful...thanks for sharing Fireblademan!

@youknowwho5709

4 жыл бұрын

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Just want to say congrats and sooooooo proud! WOW you are so strong and you can do anything! This is coming from a person who also is experiencing what you went through. Your story helps so much thank you! And of my gosh I have had chest pains and anxiety too. I didn’t even know I was going through withdraws. No doctors could find the cause. I figured I had to do it myself. I tried to quit cold turkey but the side effects were so bad I was so scared I did my research and now I know what I have to do. I’m going to seek help theough a detox center. I tried cold turkey and let me tell you even when I was withdrawing I STILL DID NOT WANT TO DRINK. I’ve had it with alcohol. It came to the point where it was alcohol or death, my life, my family, my husband. I CANT lose them! So now I know I have to go to a detox center for my safety and my health. I thought, I could do it alone but going through withdrawals, I’m scared of the after effects so I need help. I will say I STILL DO NOT WANT TO OR BE AN ALCOHOLIC ANYMORE. I’m done! No more! I have realized I don’t want to suddenly die or have an illness that leads to death where I feel regret about my life. I want to feel a sense of accomplishment and peace about how I lived my life. I am at the point where my withdrawals were so bad I was scared to even drink to calm it. But let me tell you, I had no desire to drink EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT AND STILL NOT WANT TO DRINK. I am so upset that I have to prolong (wean) the drinking until I get my detox. I feel disgusted in myself and just want it to be over. I’m glad even during my weaning stage I WAS STILL OVER IT AND MAD. Can’t wait to to detox :) thanks for this. I’m so over being a loser and letting it take over my life and ruin what life I have left. Love your life because one day when it comes to an end, we look back, and having a fulfillment life will cause peace. Livening for nothing will have you scared of dying. Peace all ✌🏼

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yes Lily! I'm so happy to hear you've received the same gift of desperation that I did! Had I not felt the way you are feeling right now, I wouldn't have been able to do detox, rehab, or even AA. It's a courageous and wonderful thing to do for yourself, stopping drinking. Make sure you get in touch with a detox center now, and let them now the truth about your situation. Some detox centers(or all) require a certain BAC(blood alcohol content) for admission, so don't worry about weaning yourself off, that's what they are for! "Keep coming back" Lily! 🙌

@Illmatic25

4 жыл бұрын

I was experiencing severe DTs (2 back to back) and thats when I knew that I wasnt probably going to survive the 3rd night. Even if I did survive, the pain, the shakes, the sweats, the vomiting, the panic/anxiety and momentary psychosis were too much to handle. I literally couldnt not even sit or squat in position where I could be comfortable. Its pure agony to say the least. Medical detox saved the day but my mentality was torn to shreds. Relasped after 9 days from detox. Im afraid of the DTs coming back for me again.

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your relapse Illmatic(great album) kzread.info/dash/bejne/aGtssaRyYMzfaZc.html

@jhicks8829

4 жыл бұрын

U will be fine an I pray u r better cuz I went thru the exact same issue but the more I didnt wanna drink the more I would jus to keep the withdrawals away. Stay strong Let GOD CONTROL THIS THATS WHAT I HAD TO DO. BE BLESSED

Today is day 16. Again. I'm still having night sweats and using dreams and disrupted sleep. I remember this from when I withdrew last time, but it doesn't make it any easier. Had chest pains, anxiety, agitation. Finally, my chest doesn't hurt and neither does my liver anymore. One day at a time, y'all.

@SoberJames

3 жыл бұрын

One day at a time, you’ll sleep well soon.

@kaybee2643

3 жыл бұрын

@@SoberJames thank you! I appreciate you and your content. Keep it up. 👍🏼

Great share. Needed to hear this. Glad you are good Bro ❤

James, this is the Best and most down to earth video i have seen on this horror show of diseases and I am very, grateful to you. ♥️

@SoberJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Derry 🙏

@derrytaylor5673

3 жыл бұрын

@@SoberJames , Thank You ♥️

Hi! James, good job. You come across very real and to the point. unc.

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks unc! As you know, it got pretty real periodically 😳😂 I'm gonna eventually do the bedbug story 🐜😳

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

Been getting some criticism on the music in my videos(in my seizure video comments) Some ppl say it's "distracting" or too loud. Thoughts?

@youknowwho5709

4 жыл бұрын

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Ready....go! 🚨

@flymech03

5 жыл бұрын

👌🏼

Good job brother I've been there done that 9 months sober for me 😃

I'm on day 2 I've gone through withdrawal before but I'm really shakey Im exhausted but it's impossible to sleep Your videos really do help me

Had a close delerium tremens call. It may have been delerium tremens idk. I was drinking very heavily one Xmas for about 5-6 days then suddenly stopped. Had people run in my flat and jumped on my chest. Heart palpitations (probably a mini heart attack). Hearing music. I was convinced I was dead which was confirmed whilst I walked through inanimate objects (skip). Was convinced something was coming for me (an entity) saw my body mutate in the mirror. I have a feeling it was alot worse but my mind may not remember all the details. It was a long time ago. I think the key to sobriety I luck, work and tbh idk

@SoberJames

Ай бұрын

Sounds like quite the adventure. Sobriety is not luck, don’t make that mistake Connor @connorbowdler468 In my experience, the spiritual 12 step program of AA is the only solution.

Alcohol withdrawal at its worst.. halusinating, feel like a heart attack, jumping out of bed with heavy breathing, constantly sweating, itchy skin like bugs on the skin, walking into walls, nearly slipping over in the shower, making some food and shaking so much that you drop the meal all over the place, mind going crazy with anger about how bad it feels, constantly dry reaching and head feels like going to explode from so much puking

James I hope you’ll see this. I’m a M22 and have been drinking since I was 14, on and off but mostly without more than a month’s break in between my indulgence. During COVID19 quarantine I’ve gone on the worst drinking bender of my life. Since the start of April I’ve drank maybe 18 or 19 handles of vodka to myself. The last 7 days were particularly bad, I’d wake up and drink, have lunch and drink, go for my daily exercise and drink. I quit and dumped all the remaining alcohol out yesterday morning (Sunday), its been about 40 hours since then. Last night was awful, insomnia, muscle aches, vertigo, gait ataxia, and the most intense diaphoreses ive ever experienced. I’d felt like I had to drink a qt of water every hour to not risk dehydration. After watching your video about the seizure, I’m worried as all hell for tomorrow and the next day. I haven’t used benzos or any other kinds of narcotics with my alcoholic bender but I don’t want to fall down tomorrow by myself all alone. I’ve been drinking Gatorade, taking milk thistle and have been forcing my regular amount of calories and protein. I just need reassurance that maybe with my youth and that I wasn’t using any other narcotics I won’t be at risk for seizure or DTs anytime in the next 48 hours... I’m terrified right now

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've got a good head on your shoulders. I'd see the doctor anyway if I were you. Hang in there. Hey, come around and chat every once in a while. I stream live videos, weekdays at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

@Ash-xo4oi

4 жыл бұрын

Sober James Appreciate it boss, nothing terrible happened and I’m feeling back to my old self. No alcohol for awhile, if ever. I’ll check out your stream sometime man! Keep making informative and supportive content to all us out here struggling with our demons. Much love

I think that’s how my friend Gary died , seizure from withdrawal found him at the bottom of the stairs

@uPSIDEdOWN577

2 жыл бұрын

I almost died like that too while trying to stop on my own because I can’t afford professionals. Im scared and i don’t know how to get out of this hell. I wish I knew how bad this stuff really is.

Hello Everyone, I've been battling alcoholism for about 2 years. I've gone sober maybe days and weeks even months but i still have relapses. I am starting over and over again i wont give up!

@SoberJames

Жыл бұрын

Keep coming back Rob C 🤘

Great video!

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks pb!

Just got out of detox today...my 6th one..

Good video! Thank you!

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@youknowwho5709

5 жыл бұрын

😊

I'm getting weird nightmares it is now 3:17 am looking for some support

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

I hear you. Are you coming off of booze?

@scripulance.1901

4 жыл бұрын

Yes booze schnapps to be exact drank with an old friend we went and had 4 litres in two days and now I feel like I'm gonna die. Kept having demonic dreams the feeling of being choked in my sleep...

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

@@scripulance.1901 I don't envy you! That stuff has a lot of sugar. Believe it or not, eating some candy may take the edge off of your discomfort. Hang in there! And remember, this will pass, just don't drink.

worst part is the insomnia, and when you finally get a little sleep, you can have some of the most vivid nightmares. so you almost fear sleeping after experiencing those..

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

True dat maltezz, vivid stress nightmares, accompanied by waking sweats...yikes

@scripulance.1901

4 жыл бұрын

Goodness this is what i got i am up at 3:17am seems like I can only sleep in daytime

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

@@scripulance.1901 around here we can that "Vampin" 😂

@scripulance.1901

4 жыл бұрын

Where I'm from 3 am is witching hour so I didn't want to sleep till after 3 am sounds dumb but in a way it's not.

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

@@scripulance.1901 the witching hour is one of my favorite spooky myths

Just checked in to detox today and it's one of the worst experiences of my life. I can barely write this I'm shaking so much, haven't slept in days, headache, stomach pain everything. Room mate's cool tho. Thanks for your service btw but Go Air Force

@SoberJames

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, a good room mate is half the battle! Proud of you Tyrone, doin the damn thing regardless of comfort. Character before comfort! I hear you, I see you! Hang in there

I finally did it and I have 2 days going on 3 days sober. I actually feel pretty good and eating and drinking. I was a heavy drinker for about 8 years. Over a 5th of straight vodka a day. I was terrified of going through bad withdrawals. Am I missing something? Am I in for it down the road?

@anthonyhutchins2300

3 жыл бұрын

Yes lol

@Djnuffsaid457

2 жыл бұрын

If you don’t have any symptoms by day three then you’re probably in the clear.

I’ve been to detox once for a week it’s was chill but I was the only alcohol no one really related to me. I’ve been 51/50ed and to the ER more than 10 times which the last one I almost had a seizure my whole body twisted and locked up it literally sprained both my ankles and wrist. Was in hospital for 3 days sober was 2 weeks and now I’m drinking again but trying to ween off.im so tired of this pain and lifestyle but most of all the shame.....

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

I hear you double Pete. Yeah that "weening" plan never worked for me. I discovered the hard way, time after time, that after the first drink: all bets are off. I got drunk every single time I drank, if I could help it. All I can say is A to the motherfuckin A son. AA! Run, don't walk to AA and STAY!

@jhicks8829

4 жыл бұрын

Hang in there bro. I been thru the same I had to trust GOD and truly make up my mind I pray u do the same bro. I'll be praying for u

@Beh0ldas0n

3 жыл бұрын

🙏

@SoberJames

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruben! I host live stream recovery meetings at 9pmEST Mon and Thurs, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and more: www.patreon.com/soberjames

@dmaclive12

Жыл бұрын

The shame is just so damn painful man. It robs our life away. Hope you got you some librium and didn’t try to ween off for too long. Pills save me every single time.

i almost died today (for second time) - i was ashamed to tell them i am drinking, but they give me some meds for anxiety and panic attacks it helped me a bit but still not sure if i will not end in hospital. i tryied to stop drinking many time, without success... luckily i have no hallucination but i am thinking my heart will stop or i will stop breathing so i am so worried to go to sleep... :( hope it will be better soon. but this was last thing . i hope i will never drink again.

@SoberJames

6 ай бұрын

I hope so too, Katy 🧇✨

Will i need any meds to take after detox? Possibly?

@SoberJames

3 жыл бұрын

I'm no doctor, but nah, after 7-10 days I was released from detox every time. The goal is to NOT take drugs. I host live stream recovery meetings at 9pmEST Mon and Thurs, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

I stopped drinking 3 days ago. My withdrawal was a crazy hangover. I was also shaking and throwing up. The shaking is always confusing because I already do have panic attacks from hangovers so I already do have benzodiazepines perscribed. I have stopped before for 9 months fell back after getting in a toxic relationship. and what I experienced the most was sweating a lot and my anxiety heightened for awhile. I'm definitely terrified for anything else to come on. I'm 3 days and a half sober. Cravings are starting again and I have been prescribed naltrexone (I asked for it as well) because I plan on using the Sinclair method if I do end up drinking. Not sure if you heard of it maybe you can research specifically The Sinclair Method. My question is if I'm about this far sober taking low dose benzos and not experiencing too much withdrawal besides heightened anxiety and some sweats. Do you feel I should be safe now? And do keep going without being too worried on going to the E.R? My panic disorder can be tricky so I ask what you might think. Thank you so much!!!

@SoberJames

2 жыл бұрын

First all good for you MM, for doing that damn thing regardless of fear. If you’re on Benzos, and can take them as prescribed, that’s all they do in detox. Adivan and low doses of Xanax. Just don’t start talking too many, that’s where the medically SUPERVISED detox comes in.

@monstermind4286

2 жыл бұрын

@@SoberJames thank you I'll stay strong 🙏🏼

I am on my first day. I missed a job interview last friday cause i was too hungover and it had to stop.The mightmares i have whilst drinking so thats nothing new. I most likely have anxeity disorder so its far worse. I drank less ( 5 beers ) yesterday ( normally i can pull ten big cans have bad stool go to work in this state ) and i had some awful cold sweats at night already woke up twice. I have anti anxeity medication by the bunch, since i drank daily heavy for 2 years i never took them but i am back on them. The sympthomes im having is craving feeling uneasy tense and very axious. The stomache pains and bowel pains are gone but i had a lot of acid last night, the acid is so bad i slept sitting up instead of down or i wouldnt get any sleep. I succesfully quite for 3 years before but after a bad break up i got addicted again..im 39 and my body isnt having it anymore...On the plus side i dont feel sick in my stomache and ate a meal today keeping it in. I just feel really exhausted and cloudy..just a good nights rest itll be okay...the cravings are gonna come and horrible depression is gonna loom i did this before and i already know..my house is a mess bottles everywhere..ill have to start slowly cleaning up my house cause it is a constant reminder...rough times...thank you for the video

@SoberJames

2 жыл бұрын

Call your closest ally, friend, or family to help you with the physical and other stuff. They’ll be happy to help if they sense you’re serious. This is essential for the beginning of your journey, we cannot build a foundation alone.

Alcohol is evil..Alcohol withdrawal is some of the most emotional times I've experienced...335 am and haven't slept a wink...coming off an 8 day binge of blacking out..this is so painful but I am done with Alcohol again...thanks for your tips, I hope I make it threw this 🙏

👌

@SoberJames

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks NB!

@youknowwho5709

5 жыл бұрын

😊

So I had 6 days under my belt. I drank again today. Will I have the same withdrawal symptoms or will my symptoms be better than last time? This has been my first time doing a real detox.

@dariusdribbles.3981

3 жыл бұрын

"Real" smh

@SoberJames

3 жыл бұрын

Not the same withdrawals, but your body will naturally wonder where all it's alcohol is. I host live stream recovery meetings at 9pmEST Mon and Thurs, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames Pledge today for your t-shirt discount on soberJames.com!

Would gabapentin prevent seizures if I’m doing self detox ?

@SoberJames

2 жыл бұрын

Beware with gabapentin, and beware of self detox, Upside Down. I’ve come close to death with both, because I’m an addict.

Yeah my comment is I've been watching your stuff for a while I'm going to be doing the patrol thing not the tequila patron but but I like what you're saying and I'm glad you're doing what you're doing and I can't believe that it was only one night you had the DTs cuz mine was four days and no sleep till nothing and I spoke to 43 people that were not there it was the worst time of my life yeah I just want to say I should have stopped that drinking b******* but I didn't and I stopped for like a couple weeks but from going cold turkey it really messed me up but you know what I didn't have some things and doing it now and even though it's a year later I'm trying it's hard as hell a man I love your s***

@SoberJames

3 жыл бұрын

I know it's hard brother, hang in there. I host live stream recovery meetings at 9pmEST Mon and Thurs, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. Join my 24/7 recovery discord here: www.patreon.com/soberjames Pledge today for your t-shirt discount on soberjames.com/shop

@luisgaribay6154

3 жыл бұрын

@@SoberJames been a fan for a while but to be honest been partying hard and man God bless for what you are doing and I grow my own tea from chamomile, lavender, a whole bunch but rather drink mezcal and tequila but I wanna be like you done with the bs! Send me the link for the patron I'll pay double you truly say some tire shit

@luisgaribay6154

3 жыл бұрын

@@SoberJames I'm there watch it's hard love to party but I love my family more

@SoberJames

3 жыл бұрын

@@luisgaribay6154 lol nice, thanks brother! (Scroll down) I host live stream recovery meetings at 9pmEST Mon and Thurs, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. Join my 24/7 recovery discord here: www.patreon.com/soberjames Pledge today for your t-shirt discount on soberjames.com/shop

I wish I had money to pay professionals. I want to stop drinking so bad but almost died going cold turkey. I don’t know what to do and i feel trapped. I’m trying to taper off now. Once I’m out of this hell im never coming back. Not after I almost died

@SoberJames

2 жыл бұрын

Use a credit card.

I love detox centers so much but they’re expensive.

@SoberJames

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just gotta take it the gut and go. I host live stream recovery meetings at 9pmEST Mon and Thurs, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. Join my 24/7 recovery discord here: www.patreon.com/soberjames Pledge today for your t-shirt discount on soberjames.com/shop

Once DT's start, will drinking stop the DT's? It might be better to have a drink than to die if the DT's are too bad.

Let's do this 🎬

@flymech03

5 жыл бұрын

👌🏼

@youknowwho5709

5 жыл бұрын

+

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

+1

Must be nice to be on the other side and not afraid

@Shamariah2011

3 жыл бұрын

The best way to help those still using is to completely lay out all the details...do you lose your phone in treatment? Do you have to be forced to sleep? Do you vomit? Are you in a room with other people? Love how you talk from the “other side” but until someone is knowledgeable they can’t make a good decision.

@SoberJames

2 жыл бұрын

It is. You here yet?

@Shamariah2011

2 жыл бұрын

@@SoberJames celebrated 1 year on May 12.

3 days withdrawing but will xanax help

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

If it's administered by a non addict, professional. If you're an addict, you're powerless over how much Xanax you'll take. sunrisehouse.com/detox-process/medications-ease-pain-withdrawals/benzodiazepines/

@281Blueman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks im 30 and only done xanax like twice in my life wene I was younger just been an alcoholic drinking everyday now for the past 2 years

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

Any benzodiazepines, when taken correctly, will ease the withdrawals from alcohol and prevent seizure. I'm streaming live every day at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist: kzread.info/head/PL4fufFjMk_prbKWBVuGoiRLayLO4d9D_l I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

@281Blueman

4 жыл бұрын

What do you do if I haven't ate in these 3 days just ate and apple and bananas each day but no food

@SoberJames

4 жыл бұрын

Eat food, drink water.