JoeBlow86

I have been an everyday drinker for the past 5 years. I drink anywhere from 6-12 drinks a day. On the weekends I would drink all day long. The only season I was able to stop drinking is when I began using prescription pills and or heroin. I have always been highly functioning holding down a job and supporting my family but 4 days ago I said I was done. I felt that my health was declining physically mentally and spiritually. I was sh***** blood and my urine was very sweet smelling. I became angry irritated and tired all the time even after drinking. So I decided to cold turkey stop. The first two days were easy. I was instantly happier and healthier feeling. A little restless but that was it. Day 3 and 4 hit and I’m having a hard time. I don’t have a desire to drink but I’m wondering if I need help. My vision has been totally blurred for two days. I can’t focus or concentrate. I woke and tried to go to work today but I was really shaky fell over when I tried to walk and am really panicky paranoid feeling. I know these are symptoms of withdraw but I’ve always had low blood sugar issues which is part of why I liked to drink. I feel like my body took a huge low dip and I’m trying to get it back up. Im fearing maybe I have a serious blood sugar problem As the symptoms for that are similar to those of withdrawal. Anyways I have a doctors appointment today and I’m writing to stay busy and keep my mind active. Hoping this does get better

BDTL

JB first of congrats for making a solid decision to change your life for the good. Secondly seeing the doc is a great move to get that blood sugar sorted out. You body is going through a huge change right now and a thorough medical checkup is a good idea. Let us know how your appointment goes.

Justin61571

The doctor might be able to give you a script for a week or two to take the edge off. I was straight up with my doc and she was very helpful. Make sure you see someone who has experience dealing with addiction. I say that because my primary doctor actually told me straight up I'd be better off dealing with a doctor who specializes in addiction and I am glad he did. Stay strong. It gets better

Justin61571

The doctor might be able to give you a script for a week or two to take the edge off. I was straight up with my doc and she was very helpful. Make sure you see someone who has experience dealing with addiction. I say that because my primary doctor actually told me straight up I'd be better off dealing with a doctor who specializes in addiction and I am glad he did. Stay strong. It gets better

JoeBlow86

I’m hoping they can help me out. If not I’ll have to find a specialist. Thanks for the advice. Let ya know how it goes.

Porcetta

Be careful Joe, can be a pretty unpredictable time

columbus

Hypoglycemia seems to go hand-in-hand with alcohol abuse. I recommend doing a lot of research on a low-glycemic diet (and of course talk to doc).

least

Day four is nearly done with the physical withdrawal so it should start getting better. Stay sober and it will keep getting better.

JoeBlow86

The Doctors went well. I had dangerously high blood pressure but I got some medication for it and he gave me enough Librium for the next week. They did test my blood and I am diabetic. So I’m going to start researching how to live a healthier more self aware lifestyle. I don’t take it as bad news but as an opportunity to be a better me. Thanks for the support this is a rad site

dcg

I'd probably look into the having the ****ting blood thingy looked at by a doc, too.