Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

[Guest]

It just came to me right now after reading the recent threads about red skin and vomitting, both things definitely caused by our alcohol intake. Yet whilst still drinking we look for other answers, hide them or at least try and correct say by using fancy face creams, make-up etc - yet they are clearly caused by drinking and simply stopping would make these unpleasant side effects go away.

Very scary isn't it?!

So I thought we might have a thread covering all the ailments we were in denial about as a result of our drinking and that we often hear newbies asking for advice about - yet the simple cure is to cut alcohol out.

I'll start the list with;

Depression
Acne
Red Face
Vomitting

All things I tried to counteract using other measures, whilst continuing to drink. The first two aren't irradicated by being AF, but are very much minimised as a result.

[KundaliniGirl]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

Disturbed Sleep!

[not tonight]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

I would add how drinking effects your eyes, making them dry and irritable.
Also diminishing eye sight.
Swollen hands, which is a symptom of high blood pressure.
Leg and feet cramps, difficulty walking on your feet first thing in the morning.
Weight gain, particularly around the waist line, which is the most dangerous place to carry excess fat.
Inability to prioritise.
Inability to deal with stress, become very quick to anger.

Thanks for starting this thread UK. This exercise really helps to bring to the front of my damaged brain why this battle is worth fighting.

[gyco]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

hi UK.diarea hahaha,

[gyco]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

this is a good thread but as humans dont you think when all these things happen a light should go off we do to much hahahah

[greeneyes]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

vertigo
right side abdominal pain (liver)
ridged, brittle fingernails
dull, dry hair

[momof3]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

Physical: Weight gain, shakes, bloating, nausea, swollen ankles, dull eyes, skin, hair

Psychological: Anxiety (alot), panic, depression, anger, inability to focus, victim thinking (not taking personal responsibility for my drinking/actions), guilt and shame, withdrawal from socializing

Spiritual: Nothing; nada

Fortunately, these have all been remedied

PS UKBlonde, glad you're back!

[KundaliniGirl]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

Greenie, did your nails get better? Mine seem bad regardless of what I do - so bad I was thinking of going to a holistic doctor about it. Oh yeah, M3, anxiety is a biggie - mine is gone and sleep is wonderful.

[time2change]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

The balance in my bank account $$$$$$$$$$$

[sapphire1]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

itchy dry skin
flaking skin of my face
feeling unbalanced and uncoordinated
fast heart beat
peeling and cracked lips

[Mish]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

Acne Rosacea, Peripheral Neuropathy (nerve pain), loss of trust, ruined relationships, scarred conscience, brain damage and diminished motivation and enthusiasm for life in general, to name a few.
This is a great thread.

[choice]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

loss of confidence, loss of self respect, shame, depression, anxiety, insomnia, difficulty problem solving, feeling hopeless, strange moods, fear, panic, dark circles under my eyes, painful headaches, shaking hands, dehydration, a desperate feeling of being alone, insecurity. I'm glad your back too UK your posts are always insightful.

[Shanny5]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

speaking of symptoms

I have sat across from an M.D, shaking and very very ill while withdrawing from alcohol and he never even asked me if I drink!!! (and I didn't want to tell him coz I was too afraid to stop). That seems like a long time ago now and my life is soo much better AF but I will never forget how he didn't put 2 and 2 together.

[Bean]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

Great thread UK

Blackouts, memory loss, shaking, blurred vision, headaches, panic attacks, crying all the time, lethargy, fatigue, puffy face, lack of 'spark' in the eyes, no motivation, lack of direction, inability to make decisions, difficulty holding conversations, stomach pain, insomnia, dry skin, bad breath, poor time management...

Not sure I added anything new but it's helpful just to remind myself of all the things I hate about AL. Not to mention the 'external' problems - troubled relationships, poor performance at work/school, spending money I don't have. Being secretive and deceptive (this is almost the thing I hate the most). Feels like "who IS that person?". I don't believe in lying especially not to my friends and loved ones. But I did....many times.

Oh well. Am AF now and that's all that matters!
Bean

[byebyebridgetjones]

Red Face, Vomitting what else do we deny?

Acid reflux (GORD)/stomach pain.
Insomnia.
Dry skin.
Bruising-slow to resolve.
Lack of concentration.
Depleted decision making skills.
Exhaustion.
Tight feeling right upper abdomen (liver)
Hair trigger temper.
Lost days.