How long did it take to start to feel `normal`
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How long did it take to start to feel `normal`
After heavy drinking then quitting how long was i before you started to feel some what human , no headaches, chest pains, sore body less stress etc did it take days ? weeks?
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But can I speed things up somehow? I know about the B vitamins, eating right, drinking lots of water. Sleep has been a challenge since I quit a week ago. Any advice? Thought it would be over by now...
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You are likely in acute alcohol withdrawal, which is not the same thing as what SurlyRedHead and I responded to.
Acute alcohol withdrawal kills people - it is 7 times more deadly than opiate withdrawal. You need to go see a Dr or go to the ER asap.
I am not BSing you,this damn near killed me. Both the aching bones and chest pain are serious symptoms.
Alcohol Withdrawal - Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
Get your butt to a Dr. please.
Acute alcohol withdrawal kills people - it is 7 times more deadly than opiate withdrawal. You need to go see a Dr or go to the ER asap.
I am not BSing you,this damn near killed me. Both the aching bones and chest pain are serious symptoms.
Alcohol Withdrawal - Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
Get your butt to a Dr. please.
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I was back in balance ...physically and mentally.
I was following a plan for healthy eating
for my brain and body
attending AA daily for my new lifestyle.
Hope you continue to find your way
Recovery Really Rocks......
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2 or 3 months.. but even now I feel better than I did a month ago.
I never had chest pains or achy bones though, if that's what you're asking specifically about. I highly recommend going to the ER if that is what you're experiencing, detox can be fatal.
And I don't know what you mean by normal.. I had drank for so long, this has to be my new, very healthy 'normal'.
I never had chest pains or achy bones though, if that's what you're asking specifically about. I highly recommend going to the ER if that is what you're experiencing, detox can be fatal.
And I don't know what you mean by normal.. I had drank for so long, this has to be my new, very healthy 'normal'.
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everybody is different ,,it depends on the person if a person is anxious before drinking then it will take longer to feel 100% ,,i am a very anxious person and i have ebeen sober now for 3 months and im still not 100% yet ,,but it may not feel like it but everyday will get better even if its just half of 1 % it does get better ,,but whatever you do dont rush yourself ok ......
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Originally Posted by butchville 
,,but it may not feel like it but everyday will get better even if its just half of 1 % it does get better ,,but whatever you do dont rush yourself ok ......
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I'm with everyone else on the two weeks. I would say that it was at least a month before I really felt that my body was feeling 100%. With that I also started getting some exercise. I was already eating much better.
Definitely see a doctor though. Even if for just a "check-up" it would be good to tell the doctor what you're going through and for them to be able to check all your stats.
Definitely see a doctor though. Even if for just a "check-up" it would be good to tell the doctor what you're going through and for them to be able to check all your stats.
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I'm with everyone else on the two weeks. I would say that it was at least a month before I really felt that my body was feeling 100%. With that I also started getting some exercise. I was already eating much better.
Definitely see a doctor though. Even if for just a "check-up" it would be good to tell the doctor what you're going through and for them to be able to check all your stats.
Definitely see a doctor though. Even if for just a "check-up" it would be good to tell the doctor what you're going through and for them to be able to check all your stats.
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