Is this safe? (I tried to seek local medical help but wasn’t able to get any)
Is it safer for someone like me to quit cold turkey?I am not a long term alcoholic. (I am dating one though). My boyfriend and I got into a fight and I stupidly reacted by choosing to drink. This led to me going on a 1 week binge where I drank 1-2 fifths a day and barely ate, when i did it was only fast food. I have never done anything like this before.
Yesterday morning I had a drink but only poured 1 shot in it as I had to work in the afternoon. I started getting really sick later. Mostly feeling my heart beat really fast. I thought it was going to explode or shut down. Then noticed my vision being slightly blurry. I called an emergency line and they said (over the phone) it sounded like bad withdrawal but I’d be fine.
I am trembling, sweating, and feel terrible. I haven’t been throwing up and don’t have any headaches.
As I am not a usual heavy drinker, would the risks of stopping cold turkey be less likely for me? I’d love to see a doctor, I haven’t been able to. The hospitals are too backed up and this isn’t considered life threatening enough. I also don’t have a vehicle, so, getting anywhere is hard.
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