Worried about Recovery
 

Hi,
Today is my second day sober after coming off of a weekend bender. I've only relapsed since New Years but I'm worried about the amount I consumed over the weekend. I was on about a 4 - 6 beers an evening with a binge night about every two weeks since january. Last weekend me and some friends killed about 2 1/2 cases and a couple pints in a day and a half, of which I drank the most out of anyone but I don't think I could have killed half of it by myself, not really sure. Either way I woke up Mon morning and could barely keep toast down. I was extremely nauseated and had anxiety really bad. I woke up Monday night basically having an anxiety attack in my sleep. Either way I'm worried about the effects of not having any alcohol at all. I think I can make it through it but I'm really nervous about the whole seizure situation. :gaah

I think if you're worried Dtownknight then it'd be good to check in with a doctor. I was worried too but my doctor put my mind at ease. I still felt rotten but it diminished the panic somewhat. Welcome to SR :) x

Word. I think If I still feel terrible tomorrow then I'm going to go see one. Last time I quit drinking I felt much more terrible than this. I think it's just my anxiety getting the better of me. After reading about two days worth of stuff on forums etc. the seizures thing really had me scared. I know I'm not drinking as much as some people so I'm hoping I'll be alright, because this IS the last time. Thank god I never had much of a taste for hard liquor.

I had the same issue Sunday and Monday. I worked out this morning and felt much better after. It was literally the most tame workout and the way I was sweating, you would think I was pulling a semi truck up a mountain. Felt better after though. I felt a little weird after lunch, but can tell now that I have made it past the worst. I posted on here yesterday about it and people were telling me that it would get better, but I was so panic-ridden, I had a hard time believing them. Yes, it does get better.

Best of luck, you can do it.

Definitely see a Dr if you're concerned Dtownknight - peace of mind is priceless :)

welcome to SR :)

D

Downtown:

The amount or type of alcohol you drink is irrelevant when it comes to withdrawal. If you have any fears or questions at all, it's best to visit a doctor, withdrawal can be a very serious affair.

Your drinking sounds a lot like mine was. I'd quit for a while and then go back and play "catch up".

I had never really quit ... I just "postponed".

I could never stay quit until I joined AA ....

All the best.

Bob R

same here, 2granddaughters. 2 stints at rehab helped me but didn't give me meaningful sobriety. they educated the heck out of me but that's about it. Alcoholics Anonymous is the only thing that's given me meaningful sobriety. because i gotta be addicted to something. that's how my mind works. so i'd rather be addicted to AA and practicing my recovery, lol.