treefrog

Hey everyone. I've been sober for five days now which is the longest time in about 7 or 8 years i guess. Although I am craving a drink to an extent, it's the withdrawls I'm having the most problems with. Where exactly is your liver? coz I think mine is really tender. Also, is it normal to wake up with your whole body dripping wet with sweat? what's that about??
Anyway, It's nice to realise I'm not alone in the quest for pastures new..

sailorjohn

welcome!!!

I can't answer your questions, you might want to seek medical advice from a professional.

Keep coming back, you'll find a lot of support here.

flutter

Welcome, please talk to a doctor to make sure everything is ok in there!

Aysha

Sounds like it could be WD..I am not positive tho.
I am not a drinker. But I have heard that sweating happens when someone stops. Shaking and sick feeling.

Have you seen a dr?

Glad you are here. Stick around and I hope you feel better soon.

least

Please see your doctor to determine what it is, tho it sounds like withdrawal to me. By five days withdrawal should be done. Please see a doctor to be sure and safe.

treefrog

Thanks everyone. I'm a bit scared of doctors but I'll definately get checked out asap. Be back soon once I know how to use this computer properly! ( i'm computer illiterate and i'm 28 - not good) x

PXYZ

We , addicted are scared people especially from doctors , if you feel very sick go to hospital .

adore79

hi and welcome, im glad you signed up.

Anna

You're doing great on the computer!

Good luck with your drs appointment.

AlkalikeH

Hello there Go get yourself checked, amigo. Then hunt around to see how you want to continue / extend your sobriety.

Nothing but the best!

Benjamin33

Profuse sweating is absolutely a common effect of alcohol withdrawal. But after five days, you should be over that part of it by now. Recently, when I detoxed (medically supervised) I would wake up in the middle of the night and my whole body would literally be soaked. IF you don't go to the doctor, please be sure and drink as many fluids as possible. Proper hydration is key.

joedris

Don't fool around. Go see your doctor. If for no other reason he should be aware that you're an alcoholic. You're off to a good start with 5 days and you're finding out that it ain't easy, bubba. But quitting drinking is actually the easy part, it's staying quit that's hard. I suggest you try AA for a while. That can be a major benefit on the rocky road to recovery.

Wolfchild

Welcome and keep coming back!!

Friendly advice is cheap, but profesional help is priceless. Why not call one and make sure everything is on the up and up? It would really benefit you to make sure you are physicaly healthy.

Congratulations on getting another day clean and sober!!

Rella927

Welcome glad that you found us! Congrats on your sober days!

Please call your doctor and get a check up and ask any questions that
you may have-This is very important-

Please feel free to look at our other forums and note the stickies at the top
of the forums as they are filled with a wealth of information!

Glad you are here with us!

Jane47

Welcome and congrats on 5 days! When I detoxed everytime I managed to fall asleep I'd wake up drenched in sweat a short time later. It went away after 5 nights.
Good choice to get checked out by a doctor asap.

treefrog

Thanks for everyone's advice and encouragement. I'm seeing a Doctor on Tuesday. Also the sweats were pretty much non existant last night/this morning. You guy's really know what your talking about! It's definately easier to listen to people who've been there. Onwards and upwards together!

treefrog

Wow, I just realised how happy and positive I sound. It certainly hasn't been the case for the last few day's. Definate mood swings me thinks. Another symptom of withdrawl...

maz09

I sweated around 5 days aswell.

I think seeing a doctor would be good though