Lifeisforliving

...where you can go to ask if others are experiencing "interesting" physical changes within your body after you quit drinking?

DG0409

In general, the Newcomer's forum is probably ok for that.

But if you have concerns that are gender-specific, there is also a forum for men only and one for women only.

Notmyrealname

"interesting" ?

Now you have piqued my curiosity. Do tell

Lifeisforliving

Okie dokie, here goes.

Whereas while I was drinking it was very easy to go to the bathroom. Since I've stopped it seems next to impossible some days. I'm eating fruits & veggies and drinking a ton of water but the problem still exists.

Anyone else experience this? Any tips as to how to alleviate this issue?

least

I'd suggest seeing your doctor. S/he can run tests and give you a check up to determine what's going on.

Thepatman

Same here. I was so used to have the runs now it's well, you know. LOL!

hypochondriac

I had the same. It felt like months before I went to the bathroom! And I was eating a ton. I took aloe vera and senna which helped some. To be honest it may be part of your body healing itself. Try not to worry too much x

anchorbird

Prune or apple juice works well. Im in the same boat as you are. Lots if fiber is a necessity!!!!

courage2

Yup, I think your experience is normal -- after almost a year, I still don't seem to be 100% regular, but my digestion's always been iffy. Then again, I always drank. Poor digestive system, never had a chance.

mdw

It's actually a common symptom. I'm pretty into nutrition (kind of shocking eh!). How much water are you drinking? Increasing fibre intake will help - ground flax seed is good for this and will also give you omega-3's. Try and stay away from cheese!

Here's a link you might find interesting:
5 Things Nobody Tells You About Quitting Drinking | Cracked.com

Lifeisforliving

Thanks everyone. More than anything I just wanted to know if this was common. Whew - it is. And just like so many of the other "joys" that cone along w/quitting, I'm relieved to know that this too shall pass - pun intended.

Special thanks to MDW for the link. I've been experiencing #2 (the urge to murder) all day today. Completely out of the blue everyone in my life is driving me crazy today. They aren't doing anything in particular - just existing. I'm past the detox phase and haven't experienced this feeling until today. Interesting.

sharon801

mdw i have read this before i think its written really well and even made me smile

mdw

I find it helps to know what is potentially coming..or not lol. I get snappy with people too Lifeisforliving totally randomly.

I do a lot of reading on how alcohol affects you. Nutrition is a huge part of my personal recovery. Understanding how malnourished one can become w/o realizing it - aside from the common potential liver problems etc. is pretty scary.