First Day I am feeling weird

[Snowgoose]

I have the book, kudzu and topa etc but today is the first day without any wine for too many years. I feel really weird. Hot, like a fever or something. :new:

[Cinders]

First Day I am feeling weird

Snowgoose,

I am not a doctor so I can't advise you. There is a link at the top of the site about symptoms of withdrawal.

Most people do just fine but some require meds like Librium or Ativan for the first week or so.

However, the first week is kinda rough.

Good luck!!!
Cinders

[tlrgs]

First Day I am feeling weird

just do your best make sure you are eating right and taking good care of yourself and drinking lots of water ..stay strong and think positive

[on my way]

First Day I am feeling weird

Drink lot of water.... and remember nothing good comes easy

[Chelle12]

First Day I am feeling weird

Snowgoose... What you're feeling is natural.
Im a wino, and whenever I try to go AF I fele the same way... hot flushes... cold sweats.. kinda likethe flu?
It passes after day 3 or 4... but be better than me and get to day 5 an 6

[Chelle12]

First Day I am feeling weird

...Actually, Ive got a hidden camera in your room.... so if you DO drink then Im coming round to force feed you water..LOL
J/Kidding...

Good Luck to ya,
Luv
C

[Chief]

First Day I am feeling weird

Hang in there Snowgoose....it's normal the first few days....just think of it as a case of the flu.....you're going to feel bad for a few days, but you'll get over it.

Of course, if you start to experience hallucinations or severe shaking, then get to a doctor or hospital for some help.....but most people can get through it on their own.....it's not fun, but neither is being a drunk....

You only want to go through these first few days one time....just buckle down and do it....

Keep reading and posting....we'll help you get through the tough spots...

Don

[Snowgoose]

First Day I am feeling weird

Yes I guess I do feel like I have flu. I even took aspirin thinking I had fever. But I am doing like you said, drinking water. I kept thinking if I could get through just one day, then I could maybe get through two, but I couldn't get through even one. It's now after 6 pm, and this is kind of a record for me (not a very good record I guess) but still now if I can just get through the evening, I will have made it. Thank you for your replies, they REALLY help.

[Evie.Lou]

First Day I am feeling weird

I very well remember that feeling...YUCK, but it gets better soon....try eating TONS OF GRAPES not fermented ..it's an energy booster and anti alcohol craving food...Stay strong.YOU CAN DO THIS, I KNOW YOU CAN...

[A Work in Progress]

First Day I am feeling weird

Glad you are here, and posting! You're doing a difficult and painful thing, but SO well worth it... This is a good time to reassure yourself that you will NEVER have to go through this, again... OK?

wip

[Chief]

First Day I am feeling weird

How you doing Snow?......get through it.

Don

[Cinders]

First Day I am feeling weird

Snow,

Please let us know how you are doing.

We ALL know what you are going through. It does suck big time.

A really good reason to do it ONLY ONCE, (eh Chief??)

Pretend you have the flu. Really. Your body is going through hell right now. I know the night sweats, the dreams, the unable to sleep stuff but it does get better.

Truly. It gets SOOO much better.

You can do this. If you don't do it today, you can do it tomorrow. You truly and really can.

If you want this, you have to just do it.

It hurts at first but it gets so much better.

We are here for you.

Let us know how you are doing, Okay? We all care. We have been where you are.

Love,
Cindi

[vera-b]

First Day I am feeling weird

Welcome Snow,

Hope you're feeling better - I get those "hot flashes," too, but I think mine are fast-approaching menopause!! Seriously, do be sure you're eating good food and drinking plenty of fluids - something like Gatorade will probably help with the electrolytes. Your body is going to need to adjust to not having fermented liquid sugar on a daily basis, so it may take some time. And you have Chief and Cindi at your back - doesn't get any better. Hope to hear from you!

Vera-b

[cymru]

First Day I am feeling weird

hope your feeling better snow. On day 5 and have had terrible sweats, moods and an inabilaty to eat. Feeling much better tdy. Just can't sleep. Hope your doing o. K

[time2change]

First Day I am feeling weird

Snow
Hope you are doing better. Let us know how you are!!