Hmmm, should I be feeling this way? Ok, so its four for me. However, I have only had drinks 2 days out of the last 20. Now last Friday I saw and old mate, had a few beers. Next day felt fine. Sunday however I had some wine and didn't get a good night's sleep, but the withdrawl/hangover was tolerable. Since last night I have been feeling really weak, dizzy and anxious. Now is this normal? It doesn't make sense to me that after such a while or largely not drinking I am feeling so rough. Am I just exhausted? Any clues? Anyone else felt like this? I really want it to go away. |
congradulation on only 2 days drinking out of the last 20. to have any idea about answering your question someone would need information about how much you drank, honestly, and about your mental and physical health keep up the good work !! |
I know for me I can get back to my sick withdrawls VERY quickly even if I haven't drank in months. just me. No time off changes it for me. |
I had 6 pints last Friday and about 2 bottles wine on Sunday, staggered from 2pm until 1am. |
Originally Posted by justsomeguy
(Post 2104963)
I know for me I can get back to my sick withdrawls VERY quickly even if I haven't drank in months. just me. No time off changes it for me. |
I am still having some strange symptoms...not necessarily 'withdrawls as I did the first 4 or 5 days of sobriety....but some brain "fog" and mild anxiety, also some times I am not very motivated mentally or physically. I think this journey takes some time....drank so much for so long, the body needs time to repair....the mind needs time to repair as well. I don't really know how long most folks' symptoms last....but I know I'm coming up on a month with no booze at all and still don't quite feel 'normal' yet...if there is such a thing anymore that I can recall..lol Hang in there, eventually things will start to even out if you don't drink anything at all. Peace. |
Yeah. I'm supposed to be seeing some mates tomorrow so that will most probably invole a couple pints, but thereafter I think I'm gonna chuck it in for good. I'm sick of the now intolerance I have. |
I hope you talk to your dr about your physical symptoms. Why not stop drinking today? |
18 months ago I was sober for 4 months, I felt exhuasted for a long time, my body just needed much rest after consistent drinking year or year... It does get better listen to your body... But you should also see your GP if you suspect anything more... You could well be lacking iron... |
EL: it all depends on HOW MUCH you drank for HOW LONG.. every persons body is different. the only way to heal is to remain sober..ODAT! |
Originally Posted by 51anna
(Post 2105046)
I hope you talk to your dr about your physical symptoms. Why not stop drinking today? |
There'salways a reason to 'not' stop drinking. I wish you well! |
Originally Posted by 24hrsAday
(Post 2105051)
EL: it all depends on HOW MUCH you drank for HOW LONG.. every persons body is different. the only way to heal is to remain sober..ODAT! |
Elchupacabra.....don't drink with your friends when you see them. Stop today friend. |
Originally Posted by ElChupacabra
(Post 2105055)
I want to share a glass of champagne with my fiance on Valentine's Day. Peace, Ken |
Well, I did it and I drank on Friday, Saturday and yesterday. I feel really listless this morning and am struggling to stop yawning at my desk here. However, I meant what I said a couple days back. I am now giving up the sauce for a minimum of three weeks, and who knows, perhaps for good. So my friends, today is day one and my biggest problem thus far is major faitgue. I wish I was in bed! |
Originally Posted by OzSandy
(Post 2110636)
I'm now intolerant to the alcohol when I do drink, I think. The hangover after my last binge (after two weeks sober) was one of the worst I'd ever experienced, and it really turned me off. I've just done four weeks. Still in self-repair mode and it still feels a bit weird being sober. We had a hot as hell heatwave and that did sap a fair bit of my energy and motivation, I think. But I'm getting going again now. |
I'm on day 20 and yesterday I felt extremely tired. Fortunately, it was a day off so I was able to rest. I guess that could be normal. I'm also on way too many antidepressants and like many others, I wasn't completely honest with my doctor about my drinking habits. I'm still having dreams of drinking every night. |
I guess I felt so bad from drinking every day that anything was an improvement. I never slept good. I'd toss and turn and be up most nights for a trip or two to relieve the bladder or to grab some water and tylenol. I still don't have the energy of my 6 year old but I sure feel better than I did. |
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