zanabanana

Okay, so, I've been on and off the wagon still struggling with new sobriety.

Well, last night something really scary started happening to my body. I was laying in bed, naturally falling asleep, and I didn't touch a single drink yesterday except for my love of water and I took some melatonin to help for a more restful sleep. Then suddenly my body started vibrating and I broke out in a cold sweat. I suddenly knew I was going through withdrawal. I've experienced withdrawal before but it was a long time ago. They almost feel like flu symptoms. But that's not what scared me the most... what scared me is that every time I covered up I would feel my legs vibrating with heat (with a single sheet, and it was relatively cool in my bedroom with a fan blowing.) I would be cold though after only a few minutes and I would cover myself up again, and the same thing would happen. I put my hand over my heart and it wasn't beating regularly. I kept taking breaths and could do that fine, and I would yawn as much as I could to get air to my brain because I seriously thought I would have seizure. I tried everything possible to get myself comfortable so that I wouldn't happen. I even considered getting up and calling 911. I just didn't feel right. My body was just vibrating, and I felt numb at some times.

Now, I understand the cause of this feeling. Drinking too much. But I never felt this scared before going through withdrawal. Ugh. When I woke up this morning, I wasn't hungover, no headache, but my body still feels pretty intense.

Thoughts please? Has anyone ever felt like this before? The consequences of this disease are horrible.

LBrain

I would consult a doctor about this. Don't know your history, but it's nothing to mess around with.

Hobbers

I guess I am confused- you said you didn't drink yesterday, but you were going through withdrawal- did you get hammered the night before, and were still drunk?

Not judging- Just asking.

TonyF

Yes, see a doctor.

If it's withdrawal B vitamins and benzos can help you, but you probably need a prescription for the latter.

mapp

hi zana, YES! all of those plus what I can only descibe as "head shocks", jerking me awake at point of falling alseep. only thing that helped was to get out of bed. even when they diminished, i was pretty sure they were serious signs of withdrawal. It's not easy to admit,or ask for help, this I know, but please get help. right here with you......

zanabanana

Hobbers, no, I didn't drink last night. However, I lost my job recently and I slept and drank for most of the weekend drowning my sorrows. I went through a deep depression and didn't want to talk to anyone or do anything. BUT, I didn't drink yesterday because I was determined to get out of my rut and get back on track. Maybe it was the reaction to the melatonin. It is a new brand I've never tried. I went to bed fine before I took that.

I do have an appointment with my doctor next week but I'm going to see if I can move it up to this week.

LBrain, I am normally a healthy human being who hardly falls ill. This just scared me.

PurpleKnight

Best checking in with a Dr, just to be safe!!

zanabanana

I'm feeling a little better. Actually doing some drawing, which usually calms me down, and drinking herbal tea. Unfortunately, I can't see my doctor any time sooner. I have to way nearly two weeks until I can get in. Sucks. Oh well. Not drinking today.