You’re going to be okay.
Withdrawal is finite. Your body knows how to do this. Here’s the next hour, one step at a time.
No reading required beyond each step. Do one, then come back for the next.
Tell someone you’re in it
People in this community are online right now. Post one word in #sos — that’s enough.
Water, then a hot shower
Small sips, with electrolytes if you have them. Heat buys you 20–30 minutes of real relief. Use it.
Handle the worst symptom
Pick the one thing bothering you most and treat just that.
Know your options from here
Cold turkey isn’t the only path. When you’re ready — not now, if now is too much — see the six ways off, ranked by fit.
Paths off 7-OHThe acute phase usually peaks around 48–72 hours, then it measurably improves.
You’re moving through it, not stuck in it.
When you have a little more room
Read the full withdrawal guide
The longer reference covers the withdrawal timeline, symptom relief, ER expectations, sleep, food, and what comes next.