So, I got anxiety disorder pretty bad and am prone to panic attacks.

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2017-01-24 06:38:04 Post No. 17988461
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Anonymous 2017-01-24 06:38:04 Post No. 17988461 [Report]

So, I got anxiety disorder pretty bad and am prone to panic attacks. Last night I went in for my initial assessment for an outpatient alcoholism treatment program and before I can get in it I need to be sober for 5 days to make sure I don't go into withdrawal during the outpatient treatment.

The whole process has me pretty scared to be honest, as I don't wanna drop dead from withdrawal. But I can't really do an inpatient detox and keep my job. I've tried looking up information on alcohol withdrawal but most of it has been contradictory and has done nothing to ease my mind. Not to mention I haven't been able to find much of people recounting their withdrawal symptoms or lack thereof after cutting out booze for a time.

So my question is, for those of you who have gone through alcoholism treatment, withdrawal, or both, what are your experiences? Am I guaranteed to go through a dangerous withdrawal? How could I tell the difference between withdrawal symptoms and anxiety disorder symptoms? Is there anything in particular I need to do or ask the treatment program?

Anonymous 2017-01-24 06:50:03 Post No.17988507
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Anonymous 2017-01-24 06:50:03 Post No.17988507 [Report]

>>17988461
Alcoholism is a disease. Can you really get fired for getting treatment for your illness? This does not seem right.
Haven't been there myself, but of all the alcoholics i know none have made a lasting recovery. It can be done, and a few sober years are better than none. My point here being, do not take it lightly. Do whatever has to be done, and have a strategy set up for if you slip up. Know who to call or what to do.

Anonymous 2017-01-24 06:52:47 Post No.17988512
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Anonymous 2017-01-24 06:52:47 Post No.17988512 [Report]

>>17988507

Not OP but I was once fired because I got mono and couldn't come to work for two weeks.

So, yeah.

Anonymous 2017-01-24 07:32:36 Post No.17988621
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Anonymous 2017-01-24 07:32:36 Post No.17988621 [Report]

>>17988507

Dunno. Don't wanna risk it though.

Anyway, yeah, I know the process will be hard, but right now I'm just worried about these five days. I don't wanna drop dead from withdrawal, but I also don't know if I"m blowing it out of proportion. Anxiety and panic disorders are a bitch that way.

Anonymous 2017-01-24 08:44:01 Post No.17988833
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Anonymous 2017-01-24 08:44:01 Post No.17988833 [Report]

420Chan will be able to advise better than /adv/. They have a board dedicated to detoxing

Anonymous 2017-01-24 11:37:57 Post No.17989460
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Anonymous 2017-01-24 11:37:57 Post No.17989460 [Report]

>>17988833

Didn't know that. Thanks!

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