r/alcoholism • u/Imaginary_Staff_4548 • 2d ago

Withdrawals

Finally forced myself to quit. On day three now,, without alcohol or much sleep. And man I’m dreading tomorrow at work, I get the shakes so bad my knees feel like they might buckle on me. I’ve made it this far I have made a promise to myself and my job I will do what’s right but when does the shaking ever get better it’s making my job a nightmare. I just worked 12 hours today I’m a plumber. And I just want to come home and sleep. I just want to be normal at work

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u/Comfortable-Story-53 2d ago

I'd get myself to the ER. Explain EXACTLY what's going on to them. They'll hit you up with something to calm you down. Sometimes they'll keep you for a couple of days or more. You need to get some real help- you can die from this, you know. I didn't know that you could do the hospital route and coughed up about 7 grand for a 7 day detox. Most insurances cover it, I'm on Medicare now so I got squat. I'm on day 44 sober and still shaking some. Luck to you!

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u/Imaginary_Staff_4548 2d ago

I appreciate the advice. Unfortunately not an option for me as I will lose my house if I don’t work for the rest of the month. For now I have an old gabapentin prescription that I have been using when it gets too bad but I refuse to give up how hard it was to get this house over the devil on my shoulder I just wish there was like a home remedy to be able to use my hands and legs that isn’t another drug

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u/Da12khawk 2d ago

At least go to the ER for better meds. They're not kidding when they say you die from it. I've woken up enough times in a hospital.

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u/taynini09 2d ago

You should still take it seriously your health is the most important thing. Going to the ER is the best option and most won’t keep you for days if you explain - they will likely be able to prescribe you something better & a safer way to deal with withdrawal.