cj203

24 years old and I'm just tired of being angry. Woke up this morning didn't sleep well at all and have a pounding headache. When will things get better?

Buzzbee

The 4th night was when I got good sleep. I'm on day 7 and slept great last night. Hope tonight's your night.

BD84

Night 4 gets better. Hang in there. After 10 its all in the past as far as sleep goes. Whats keeping you up?

Soberwolf

When you stop drinking for good... I stopped at 31 I'm 34 now I wish I had the wisdom to make the post your making now which is nothing short of remarkable

Have a read through the included link as it will help you a lot esp with putting a recovery plan together

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html

Stick with us get to know the site it's anonymous but you will make friends who understand from all over the world I'm in the Uk

Giving up drinking at your age is very wise and I commend you for it brother

grats on day 4

REsoberALITY

Congrats on 4 days.... One day at a time, and You will notice things will start to get better. Just remember it does take time. Wishing you strength and patience.

cj203

Appreciate the replies. Never have been a heavy drinker until the last two years. All of my core group of friends have moved away with great jobs and I'm still here in a funk. Just ready for more. And any advice on the headaches? It's driving me a little crazy.

sugarbear1

drink water and gatorade.....water and electrolytes (sugar and salt)......

snarky

That's awesome you're doing it now. At 42 I started a bit too late, but every day counts! Keep us posted.

Camery03

Stay hydrated with plenty of water and Gatorade, and eat whatever you can stomach. Sleep when you can get it.

AdelineRose

Congrats on Day 4, when the going gets tough and I would start to get impatient with the progress of my recovery I would remind myself that it took me a long time to get to the worst of my addiction so why should I expect my body to bounce back the second I decide to stop?

Eating well, taking vitamins, exercising, yoga, meditation, creating a "bed time routine", and just being patient is what helped me get over the hump.

Hang in there, everyday things will slowly get better and better.

MagillaGorilla

Keep it up, sobriety is worth it.

noneever

I'm on day 5 and today the headaches have gone. I've been drinking lots of tea and water and am taking a liver detox supplement. My sleep has been pretty bad- fingers crossed tonight is better.

Well done on 4 days- it will get better.

least

It will get better the longer you stay sober. You didn't do the damage overnight and it will take longer than a few days to get back to normal. Stay sober, it gets better.

Rar

I had headaches for about 5 days. They lasted all day with no relief from ibuprofin. As soon as I lifted my head from the pillow, they started. Mine went mostly away around Day 5.

Editing to add: I just remembered I was taking Milk Thistle at the time. I checked out some of the side effects and headache was one of the possible ones. I discontinued it.

maimaitreya

You could try some Tylenol. The pain will pass. Hang in there.

cj203

Finally slept a full 8 hours last night. Feel much better today.