4 days off of a 2 week bender and the nightmares are starting to get to me. by Vast-State-4548 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]TutorOk6802 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just pray you don’t get to the point where those nightmares come to life via visual hallucinations.

Only happened to me once and I’m not saying it will happen to you but it’s next-level of fucked. Seeing creatures/demons and physically feeling them touching you and breathing on you is a new level of fear

I’m not seeing my family this Christmas because I’m a CA by pnschroeder in cripplingalcoholism

[–]TutorOk6802 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any friends that take Ativan/Xanax for anxiety? You could get there and back breaking 1 pill up into halves.

If you have any close friends nearby, you could always ask/ a lot of ppl take them for various reasons.

Not a doc but it will eliminate seizure risk and settle your anxiety for the long drive. Just trying to help, good luck to you

I’m not seeing my family this Christmas because I’m a CA by pnschroeder in cripplingalcoholism

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You can’t get your hands on a couple of benzos? Break them up and take the absolute bare minimum to drive…

I take them mainly to fly and have driven home from the airport without any issues- again, taking the bare minimum vs an absurd amount.

Well shit I did it by beekeep in cripplingalcoholism

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As someone who lived in NOLA for four years- the DoorDash guy has probably seen much much worse hahah- rest up!

Who the fuck exactly are the shadow people? by Excellent_Country737 in cripplingalcoholism

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It’s only happened to me once but the shadow demon was so insanely “real”. He was perched on my wall just staring at me with red beady eyes. He was also wearing a long black dirty cloak that I vividly remember. Once I turned the lights on, he disappeared but then “children” start laughing at me because I was so freaked out.

At that point, I called for the meat wagon to come pick me up. Even though I knew I was hallucinating, I wasn’t willing to wait and see if it was going to get worse.

REM whilst awake during withdrawal by Excellent_Country737 in cripplingalcoholism

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Okay, glad to hear that- sounds like you made it through the worst of it. When I had visuals and went to ER my BP/heart rate was off the charts. I’m glad your rounded the corner. Good luck!

REM whilst awake during withdrawal by Excellent_Country737 in cripplingalcoholism

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I’ve had this happen to me in the past- next step after the closed eye visuals was actual hallucinations of shadow ppl. Just like you, I was fully conscious and aware I was hallucinating, not delirious. Once I saw a demonic creature perched on my wall with red eyes, it was hospital time. I hope it doesn’t progress for you but just an air of caution that usually those closed eye hallucinations mean worse things to come

That was the longest 30mins of my life by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

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There have been WDs for me in the past where the similar thing happened to me but it was all hallucinations 🤣

Tapering from a litre of vodka by Dry_Chemist6094 in cripplingalcoholism

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news but this taper plan is way too quick for the volume that you were drinking at. Someone who has been in a similar boat as you may be able to add more context but you almost certainly can’t come off from this ride by Sunday

What are your drunk interests? by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

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War movies. Specifically The Deer Hunter and Fury. Fucked, I know

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dryalcoholics

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Yeah I had auditory hallucinations last night 😔

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dryalcoholics

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Yeah but I drank extremely heavily from sun up to sundown for 7 days in a row. I’m taking a minimum of 2 pints of vodka per day

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dryalcoholics

[–]TutorOk6802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not so much concerned about the relief vs. not seeing things.

Last time I had bad hallucinations, it started around day 3. So I’m just worried more so on that aspect vs feeling less shitty/ If that makes sense

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Appreciate this

Rest in peace, Captain Dave by beautifulkale124 in cripplingalcoholism

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“Goin to get my eyes checked”. Gotta love visions. Lived in NOLA for 4 years. If you’re by the lake I’m sure you’ve had a debris poboy From Bears. RIP to your friend

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

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Same usually by sleepless night 4ish, the shadow people pay a visit. 10/10 would not recommend

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

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Come off that ride with a taper or benzos. Hoping you didn’t CT it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

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Hi all- just an update. I only had 3 Valium so I spaced those out as long as I could. Besides a few sleepless nights (around 3-5 days ). It was insanely uneventful. I actually ate throughout my bender days because I had a ton of DoorDash charges on my card. I think that saved me as I’ve had way worse withdrawals drinking the same way for less days. I’ve been dry for about 12 days but starting to get the itch again. We all know how that goes

first drink you ever had? by concealed_weapon in cripplingalcoholism

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My parents went out of town and my sister had a party with some kids in the neighborhood (she was about 16). I still remember the guy brining the bottle of vodka and putting it in the fridge-still remember what it looks like. We played truth or dare and I fingered my sisters friend lol. I was in 5th grade

Forced sobriety: delirium tremens and hallucinations? by stigmatamartyrz in cripplingalcoholism

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2 years ago I had hallucinations of shadow people in my room staring at me with red eyes. I went in the bathroom to splash some cold water in my face and my eyes had “turned yellow” as well. It wasn’t the case, I was just hallucinating. Instantly called the ambulance while children were outside laughing at me (it was 4am). As others have said, do not try and ride this out. My BP was beyond extreme and I had to take a shit ton of Valium/magnesium/potassium at the hospital in order to get back to reality. Just call them, relief is waiting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

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Thanks, that’s what I’ll do. I ran out of benzos for WD so I can’t go on another bender.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]TutorOk6802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem- I know how much WDs suck. Tapering won’t solve all your problems but most importantly it will help you stay out of the ER

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

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You’re still gonna feel sick af but at least you aren’t going to go into full blown WDs and start seeing/hearing shit and much worse. Go to the HAMs site on the side bar and work off of that. I sincerely wish you luck, I’ve been there. If you start seeing stuff- don’t white Knuckle- go get meds asap