Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

[colbe]

I NEVER get hangovers or just regular headaches...but this is a killer. Been drinking water and tried to eat a little this am. I hate taking pills, but I think I might have to with this one!
I know I didn't sleep well, maybe that's it. I wish I could take a nap but I am kinda solar.

[Guest]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

You're going through some withdrawls; drink some gatorade and try to get some protein into you. I would take a Tylenol or something, but that's my personal choice. Hope you feel better soon.

[tassimo]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

Hey Colbe,,the first two weeks of being AF I had a killer headache. Worse than any hangover I ever had. It must be part of the withdrawal as Angie said. Mine went away but it did take a lot longer than I ever thought possible. Keep the faith, stand your ground,,you are stronger than the headache! Pamper yourself...eat right maybe take a little walk which will help the sleeping issues too. Good luck and I hope you feel better..

[JackieClaire]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

Hey Colbe,

The 1st couple of weeks AF I would sometimes wake up with a banging headache,

It was if I'd been out night clubbing and drinking til 4 in the morning. Not fair when you're trying to lead a sober life.

Now I think I was just dehydrated.

J xxx

AF since 7/7/009

[brittzak]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

Withdrawal is no fun. It SUCKS! You will have a week or two of unpleasant feelings...but, they do end. AND when they do...man ya feel good. Hang in there...it will be so worth it.

[colbe]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

I need to be honest with you guys...I am not doing "perfect" but am getting enthusiasm with this fight with my girl. I can say I am cut down at least half if not more. To me it is still a failure, but that's all I have in me right now.

[brittzak]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

Colbe...if I ever feel like I have to lie here...I am gone. This is the one place I dont have to lie about my alcohol problems. So, if I start here, what do I have left? We are not here to cast stones. Do I say keep trying to cut back...of course I do. AF is your goal, right? But, don't ever feel like you can't be honest...you can. Progress is progress!

[colbe]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

yea, you are right. Stop makin gme cry already!

[Guest]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

Colbe, did you have dinner yet? What's on the menu tonight for you; now that conquered your stew?

[brittzak]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

Colbe...you can turn all this around. I was a a awful mess when I came here. I am not perfect, but my God I am a far cry from where I was thanks to this site. You just have to keep trying and pushing and never give up.

[colbe]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

thankfully the stew is gone...I skipped dinner and feel like crap again this morning. Hot flashes, headache, hungry but don't want to eat again. Didn't sleep again either. Just SO much going on. I am up way too early again this morning...going to be a long day!

[brittzak]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

Colbe,
Sleep will get better. It takes time. As the alcohol leaves your system it will get better. Keep reducing your intake a little each day. It is going to be rough, but worth it in the end. You can do it.

[Cinders]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

Colbe,

I agree with Brittzak, keep reducing until you get down to 0.

Map it out so you can see your progress and don't ever let the count go up, just down, down, down.

You can do it, hon.

Cindi

[brittzak]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

I quit cold turkey, but others here have weaned off and maybe could offer you some support in that area. I know for some cold turkey is not the way to go. I am a binge drinker, so 1 means 10 maybe 20 hell I don't know how many because it typically means blackout. So, weaning was not an option for me. I think it is eases the pain some if you are able to wean though. But, like Cinders said you do need a plan and to map it out so you know each day is going down some until you are down to none. But, just take it one day at a time...don't look at the end of your map, just focus on the day you are on.

[irish eyes]

Ccan you have a hangover from NOT drinking?

Colbe, look after yourself particularly at this stressful time for you. Try and eat well and take supplements in particular the antistress Vitamin B 6 and vitamin c. You are going through a very difficult time so be gentle with you and take care of you as best you can. :l