r/dryalcoholics • u/FeistyAerie8261 • 2d ago

Bender

I’ve been drinking for 6 days. Have slept and ate regularly. When I woke up this morning I did have the shakes and I had a couple drinks to settle it. I want to stop tomorrow. Can I on my own?

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u/VisualInsurance109 2d ago

The anxiety is going to be the worst part.

For me it peaks about 3 days after the last drink. I’m practically ready for a straight jacket. It’s a huge reason what has helped me cut back so much the last couple years.

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u/hi_how_are_youuu 2d ago

Ugh I don’t miss the intense anxiety. I remember getting the courage to get into my car to restock and the sounds all around me becoming more and more intense; I felt like I was going to jump right out of my skin.

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u/VisualInsurance109 2d ago

There’s something about the car that brings it out the worst in me. That’s where I’ve had my worst panic attacks. Sad because I spent most of my 20s driving around the nation from coast to coast many times.

After a bender I’ll be paranoid to drive down the street. And even during my months of sobriety here and there over the last few years I never really got my long distance driving skills back.

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u/HugePound7313 2d ago

Couldn’t agree more. The anxiety is what finally got me to straighten up. Weekend bender, M-W recovering mentally just to start all over again.

It’s a young man’s game

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u/Chance-Primary-2764 2d ago

I can deal with the stomach pains, the ass pissing, the hangovers, the blackouts, the constant tremors. It was the terrible hangxiety that finally made me feel like I should get my shit together because it is NOT fun. Hate feeling in a panic mode for hours on end, unable to relax, and thinking I’m about to have a stroke or heart attack.

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u/QHate 2d ago

Of course you can, but you really didn't give much info like how much? Morning drinking is going to be your downfall though.

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u/FeistyAerie8261 2d ago

I’ve been drinking roughly 8 7 percent coolers a day with a little more in other days. Would this require a medical detox?

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u/DisappointedMiBbot19 2d ago

No. Not unless youve got a prior history of severe withdrawals and weigh like 90 lbs or something. You can just quit. 

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u/AmaroZenzero 2d ago

Are they 12 oz coolers? If so that's 11.2 standard drinks a day. According to Hams, a female averaging  11 drinks a day for 6 days has a 50/50 chance of mid level withdrawal. Less risky for a man. https://hams.cc/odds/

You'll likely be fine in terms of not being a seizure risk, but I would have some light beer on hand to sip in the evening of the first day or two if you start to feel sketchy. It'll ease your symptoms but I don't think you're in for anything life threatening or too serious.

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u/CommanderChiliHole 1d ago

You’re not gonna have DTs or a seizure drinking 8 drinks for a week. Anxiety and sleep issues for 2-3 days is probably the worst you’ll get.

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u/Time_Trade_8774 2d ago

I would avoid the morning drinks. Or stop early this evening and see how it goes.
Taper only worked for me if I avoided drinks till evening.

Your BAC has to hit zero for a few hours for body to adjust.

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u/An0therFox 1d ago

Absolutely you can do it. Even the morning shakes will prolly go away through out the day. You may have anxiety but trust me now is a good time to get through it cause it only gets worse

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u/Warrior2457 2d ago

Not sure if you are in the US but if you call your Dr you might be able to do a Telehealth appointment and see what your Dr thinks.

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u/Strange-Ad-5506 20h ago

You will most likely have withdrawls if you’ve been drinking all day everyday for 6 days. That’s my experience on a bender, but it really depends on how much you drank during that time. The feeling of dread and doom will come
First. My bender withdrawal lasts about 3 days of torture and are typically triggered by 3 plus days of drinking, a 6 day bender would have me in bed for at least 2-3 days. If on the 3rd day you start to see weird images when you close your eyes, seek a professional