Hi BelovedSleep,
Your story is more common than you think. I have been drinking for the last 5 years and I had problems sleeping for the last two years. I faked that I wasn't drinking. Wanted to take sleeping pills for international travel but I wanted ambien which I couldn't use due to a prior brain injury.
I also worried to death my dh when I was drinking and outside of the house. He had to look for me in many places. I wouldn't be sober without his support. I would like to think I would do it my own also.
The bloating in my face left me immediately and my skin looked better about 2-3 weeks later. However my stomach was still bloated. Watch your sodium intake especially if you are snacking on salty stuff.
Take vitamins--I am not a doctor or pharmacist but this is what I take recommended by my doctor and included a blood test to find any deficiencies:
B13--given to you during a hospitalized detox
niacin-given to you during a hospitalized detoz
magnesium
chromium
zinc
potassium
Vitamin C
Drink lots of water and tea
Eat veggies and protein.
Do some research and ask a doctor.
Let go of the post and work on the future.
gigi