I am Still in The Detox Stage

[Yucon]

I am Still in The Detox Stage and I have not had any of the side effects associated with this phase. When I wake up tomorrow it will be the begginning of my 5th day AF. 4 nights of no drinking. My wife had a few glasses of wine tonight and I had urges put nothing I would call a craving. I t all passed very easily

Shouldn't I be getting a bunch of side effect through this period? Should't my body and brain feel like crap? I guess i was almost hoping for them as punishment!!!

The only med I have have been perscribed is librium. And at that I waited untill 10:00 Pm to take less then half the dose. I am usually drinking at 5PmM and passed ot by 9PM

Any Thoughts?

[lushy]

I am Still in The Detox Stage

I can say I drank two bottles of wine every night consistently for almost 20 years and I never had severe symptoms when going AF. I think our bodies are more resilient than we think. The most that happened to me was a lot of sweating during the night with the alcohol trying to get out of my body. I think we are all different and not everyone goes through the same stages. I would be grateful if I were you!

[stillcrawling]

I am Still in The Detox Stage

Good Luck Yucon!

Yucon, I agree with Lushy -- I would recommend drinking lots of water and try to stay on your normal sleep schedule. Good luck you've made it through those first through days which can be tough! I drink club soda mixed with diet V-8 Splash which has vitamins A, C & E -- quite refreshing! La Liz

[Niblet]

I am Still in The Detox Stage

Good Job Yucon !!! I too didn't experience any side effects that much atall... I took Kudzu at first to avoid any cravings which worked like a charm ! In my opinion, your mind set will dictate how easily your new transformation will be. Keep up the good work, you're doing so awesome ! ~Niblet~

[MDBiker]

I am Still in The Detox Stage

I agree with the sweats. If you can get some pedialite (for dehydration) it will replenish your body fluids and electrolytes. Considering the fact that I drank so much I think I was probably legally drunk even when I thought I was sober' I never had hangovers either unless I drank enough to poison myself. You may notice you have a hard time sleeping, but that is normal and it will pass with time. My Dr. told me to take a few Benadryl and it would help.
Hang in there,
God Bless
Bear