Originally Posted by
nancylee 
I was recently reading that for alcoholics, the first few drinks actually sharpen the mind and give you energy. Also, I can do very boring things that need to be done when drunk. Like scrubbing the walls of my bird room. To do this sober is just overwhelming.
I think the sugar in alcohol gave me a LOT of energy, also, and when I don't drink, I feel just so dead. Are you sensitive to sugar? I am so this is why it makes me drag when I take all of that sugar out of my system.
I read over and over that it gets better, so hang in there,
Nancy
No, I'm not sugar sensitive. My doc has no idea how I'm not a diabetic after all my years of heavy drinking. I totally agree with a few drinks sharpening the mind of an alcoholic and giving energy & that booze did help with completing drudge work.
Thanks for the thoughts all & I'll hang in there and hope to feel more energized in the weeks to come. The upshot is that I've decided to go fishing instead of putting the drywall in the garage. If I'm going to feel like a rug on valium I might as well enjoy the day
