Tillyminty6

Hi I'm on day five of recovery....my head is pounding and my I'm so dizzy...is this normal?
Thankyou

Scared1234

Yes very normal. Eat lots of carbs! Take Advil! Drink lotsssss of water, teas, juices! Go for a walk, get a light sweat going.

As always, if u feel reallllllly bad, go to a doc.

Weasel1966

Congrats on day 5 although you probably don't feel like celebrating.

Withdrawals vary based on person, makeup and how you used to drink. Nothing to mess with. Normal is relative. Always best to go get checked out if you can.

Welcome to SR. Once you feel a bit better be sure to keep posting. Lots of good help here if you want it.

least

Yes, it's normal to feel bad during acute physical withdrawal. If you don't start feeling better, then see your doctor.

Soberwolf

Welcome Tilly

entropy1964

Unfortunately yes. Alcohol is very dehydrating and causes my blood sugar to drop. Not to mention a lot of vitamin deficiencies. Helps me to stay VERY hydrated. I take an electrolyte replacement called NUUN. Or gatoraide if all else fails (but its full of sugar so not the best option). Eat a balanced healthy diet without sugar (unless some ice cream is what I'm really CRAVING).

See your Dr, get a blood workup testing all the important micro nutrients (B1,12, folic acid, magnesium etc) so you know what you need to safely supplement with.

Opivotal

What's normal for one person, may not be normal for another.

That being said, I had an awful headache for a few weeks.

Please see a Doctor if you start feeling worse.

Anna

I think withdrawals are a bit different from one person to another. The main thing is to know that you can go to your dr if you are concerned with your symptoms. Day 5 is awesome!

MikeM

Talk to your doctor to be sure.

CaseyW

I second or third or fourth the suggestion to get to a doctor or ER if necessary. Alcohol withdrawal is very serious business. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep checking in, let us know how you're doing. And DO NOT DRINK. That'll just start this whole crazy withdrawal process over again.

360startstoday

I had a headache for at least a month. But not one since. I even posted about dizzy one day. Congrats on 5 days.... it gets so much better and easier, don't give up!

happyandfree

I felt horrible in the beginning. But it might be worth it for you to see your dr. For your peace of mind. You are in the really hard part....hang in there, it gets better. Then it gets wonderful.