I can relate to the aches and pains. But hey, let's face it....I'm 40 something years old. I try to stay active and exercise but can hardly walk across the room when I get up at night. That's ok. Atleast I'm not falling over from being dizzy while I try to get to some source of hydration!
Bottom line is that at least what I feel now is real. It is life. I try to accept it for the gift that it is. Not to mention how things are so much better for my friends, family and all who know me because I'm sober. I'll take a nap and put up with a few aches to experience real life.