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I'm wondering if anyone else has or knows of anyone that has drank heavily for years and had zero withdrawals after quitting. I've been a heavy drinker for 7 years and i'm a week sober with out any withdrawal symptoms. Does anyone have any knowledge on the phenomenon?
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that would be no from me but thats something to feel good and proud  about.   for some reason i am immune to tobacco addiction.  i dont smoke or use tobacco now  for health reasons but when i used to i would smoke for several months and then just stop and never feel anything.   i dipped snuff for four years and just stopped one day and never felt one withdrawl. so i believe you. i believe it is possible with some people.   congratulations on your week. assuming i make it thru today without giving in to the urges to go buy a twelve pack because its saturday ill be at my week  tmrw nite.    
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OH yes!those sweet cravings are very intense the first year!Lesa is right on w/the nutrition tips....and when you go to a meeting...look for what YOU HAVE in common w/the folks there,not what is different @ you...for all of us who've been to AA....the consequences ofour drinking ended us up there!
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Thank you! I've been drinking lots of water but am hungry alllll the time now. Junk food especially, however foods I once liked don't taste the same. Have you experienced this? I've been to a few meetings with different groups and honestly couldn't really connect with anyone there. I do have close friends that have been sober for a couple years that I've talked to and have offered support. I feel like I'm on the right path as this is truly the first time in my life that I'm completely content with never having a drink again. Before I would think I could go x amount of days/weeks and if I make it that far I can drink again. But that never stuck because a part of me still wanted the booze.
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Day 3 is better then 0 days ! I'm glad to read you stopped right away. Congrats !! Now every time you start and stop it gets harder to stop the wd will get worse Your body is trying very hard to rid itself of poisons.. Drink a lot of liquids OJ water sports drinks eat well You will crave sugar but try to eat healthy and get out and walk exercise outside if you can all this will make you feel better It would not hurt to check out some AA meetings in you area support is important in staying clean. I wish you well Mr_Rodie Keep a good attitude Think positive. lesa
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Thanks ibizan and 10356. I relapsed on saturday and am on day 3 again. I should have taken my blessing but I took it for granted and now I must be suffering from withdrawals. Extremelly high anxiety and sweating and some audio hallucinations. I've been trying to find a doctor in my area but not having any luck. I think I can ride it out though has I'm starting to feel better. Thank you all for the encouragement.
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Hi Mr._Rodie. Welcome to the forum.. I drank for a long time In the end of my drinking it was whiskey, when I stopped I did not have the dt's our any of the terrible physical side effects some of us are effected with. Thank the good spirits But I did have problems sleeping My mind felt confused I had anxiety also I had obsessive thinking about drink. for months my hubby would here this phrase, This is when I would drink, I said this if I was too Happy sad tired nervous you name it I wanted alcohol for every emotion that was heightened in anyway.. this lasted for a long time. I personally see this as wd, it was hell going thru it and I'm Grateful I know longer feel nor think this way.. We have a problem anytime we use a substance to deal with a emotion. I'm glad you quit The longer you stay quit the better it gets ! Congrats on 9 days !  take care, lesa
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I appreciate your honesty!the light is ON upstairs and u know its a problem....only YOU will choose what to do @ it!
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Thank you for the comment. After making this post/question I was thinking i shouldn't have posted it. As people come here for help, I felt maybe it was something I wouldn't want to see if I was someone else going through such withdrawals. Don't get me wrong though the mental obsession is there and strong. I find myself going to bed earlier and earlier to just shut my mind off and get away from the thought. I just find it very strange after such heavy drinking (12+ beers on weekdays and as much as I can on weekends) and knowing what happens once someone stops after years of abuse I was shocked that i didn't get the physical withdrawals. My cousin is the same way as you mentioned about nicotine. She can smoke a pack a day for a few months and just stop without any symptoms. Perhaps its something hereditary or something in ones diet or brain chemistry or even a higher power. Whatever it is I'll take it, was just hoping for more understanding of it. Hopefully the mental obsession goes away soon. As it is only 7:30 am and my first thought of the day was that it would be nice to get a buzz going before I make breakfast...
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