Withdrawals ???

[stepintime]

Can anyone tell me, what the longest they have had withdawal's for, cuz this just aint' funny anymore!
Today is day 9 for me. I really had expected to start feeling better by now, but NO, I'm feeling worse!!!
I am totally exhausted (just cannot get up in the morning as my head is welded to the pillow), was late to work on friday, and just cannot get warm. I have an almost constant headache... which is quite unfair, considering I never used to get the slightest headache after a heavy evening's drinking...(which had gotten to be best part of 2 bottles of wine every single night, with no nights off).

I am now on antabuse, thanks to my saint of a doctor, (who had the balls to trust me with it, where no one else would). And for once, I have hope. No more torturing myself every time I pass an off licence, or a 24 hr supermarket. Huge huge relief!!!
But hey, this still feeling 'crappy' is just not funny anymore.

Well, would just appreciate your experiences of withdrawal, and its duration.

Cheers

Step

[cymru]

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how long do alcohol withdrawal symptoms last? >> Medical Questions, Weight Loss, Pregnancy, Drugs, Health Insurance

Women's Health Advisor 2005.4: Alcohol Withdrawal

How long do the alcohol withdrawal symptoms last? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Hope this helps in some way. x

[morrison]

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Hey stepintime. I think it differs from person to person. Just like the amount it takes to get drunk, how we behave when drunk, etc. etc. 9 days seems a bit much, but I can't imagine you aren't feeling better. No? At least slowly? I know being tired is a huge deal when going AF. We expect to have all this energy, but it seems it takes awhile to get there. Try to force yourself to workout, and drink a ton, a ton of water. I can't stress this enough. Eat some good food,, lots of protein too. I found these things to whip me back into shape in no time, and I've had some bad spills. Keep us updated on your progress.

[upnorthgirl]

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Great job, step

Nine days is awesome! Sorry you feel like crap though.

You know--it could be totally unrelated to withdrawal. Maybe you just caught a cold or a virus. I have been fighting a sinus infection for a month and I swear I feel hung over all the time! Totally sucks.

Water, exercise, journaling..you are on the right track.

[gyco]

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with drawl, can last a long time,even after being sober for 2 years there were days i felt i was having them,as far as i no it takes about 5 days,but as soon as you drink again, it will always take longer each time gyco

[Boss.man]

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Just keep it up. I'm feeling cold too, and bundled up warm at night I sweat a lot. I think this is because my body is switching over to burning sugar/fat instead of alcohol byproducts. I'm on day 13 today. Headache ditto, but today it's let off a bit.

My mood is slowly lifting, and I'm not shaking or feeling nervous any more. But the articles indicate that you and I both may have a couple weeks more to get the toxins out of our bodies. I too never had the problems drinking that I had while quitting. But I had other problems, to the point where I just need to stop now. Let's keep going!

[stepintime]

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Thanks guys. I am just not used to feeling this yuk. I am surprisingly very healthy and fit, on the whole, so this just sucks.

Thank you Boss Man, nice to know I am not alone in prolonged withdrawal.

[lilmea]

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Hey step congrats on 9 days.
There is a good article on TLCrecovery. tlctx.com Look under the articles info section. Once there read the article on Post Acute Withdrawal (PAW) It's about more long term withdrawal symptoms.
I have 7 days AE and also have no energy. Went to the movies this afternoon and have spent the rest of the day sleeping. I guess there is a reason it's called recovery. Good luck and hang in there.

[Hoosierdaddy]

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Step -- i can totally relate to how you feel on day 9. I am on 22 AF days and 8 and 9 were miserable -- tired and anxiety. Only lately have I started feeling better and the workouts finally are kicking in. I have heard it isn't uncommon for 9 days to be rough and it can take up to 30 days to get rid of the withdrawals -- it gets better just don't give up!!!

[stepintime]

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Just back from sitting a computer exam (3rd attempt), and I just know I have failed it again.
I am tired, bodily cold, and craving a drink.

[lilmea]

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Drink some hot tea. take a hot bath. eat something. Be good to yourself.

You may have done better on your exam than you think. Don't worry about it know it's out of your controll.

[stepintime]

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Thanks , I do have a herbal tea now, and a chocolate bar! I think I am eating the calories I used to be drinking!!
I know one thing tho...if it hadn't have been for the antabuse, I would be wading quite swiftly, thru my second bottle of wine now.

[lilmea]

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It takes commitment to be on the antabuse. I think it shows real determination to wanting to be AF. Because going in you know you can't just go out and drink. A committment to being AF.. Am I making sense? So good for you. and STILL be good to yourself.
PS I've been eating cookies with my tea! lol

[Hoosierdaddy]

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Good job on the resolve

I forgot about the cold -- and I am still easily cold 23 days AF, just not as bad. What helps me is thinking that this Monday was better than last Monday and the next Monday should be better. I do that every day and it helps -- I was miserable last but the workouts make me feel better now instead of like crap.

Try the water with lemon when you want to drink -- I heard that on here and oddly enough it seems to help.

[stepintime]

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Hi guys. I am not good right now, and am in serious danger of slipping, and ruining all my good work. I was so in awe and full of hope, when I got my script for the antabuse, but so much crap has gone on this week, I am wondering why I am bothering. Without going into too much detail, I ended up on the wrong side of my B/F's temper. I hurt, and have been off work since tuesday. (please don't give me lectures on this, it was a rare event), it's just everything is so hard right now. The antabuse has been great, and I am 2 weeks sober, but I haven't taken a pill since tuesday, and am already plotting in my head how long I have to leave it before I can drink. (the rose is in the cupboard...x2). I play a lot of sport and at the moment I cant even do a press up. I am diagnosed with cyclothymia too, and feel I am on the down ward slide. I know too, that a drink would make me forget everything. ....the pain from where I hurt, and my low mood. I can always go back on the antabuse a little while after. It also doesn't help, that 2 weeks on, and I still feel much much worse than I ever did following constant nights of drinking. Probably wouldnt be so miserable tho, if I didn't physically hurt as well.
Perhaps I'm just not ready for this