Hi all,
I know this is a pain pill forum and this is regarding withdrawls from booze. So here goes.
I had my last drink on Sat night, it is now lunchtime on Wed for me here in Oz. I'm having that tired achy, foggy restless legs feeling.
I shouldn't be surprised but I am LOL. It is from the booze is it not?
Wendy
Hi Wendy...not sure...I have never a real big issue with booze. Although I have had my fair share of hangovers! I would just like to tell you....congrats on putting down the booze. Are you an alcoholic? I guess you are if you are wondering about this. Is this the first time you have quit alcohol?
Any good for you...its nice to be clean and clear of all mind altering substances!
Any good for you...its nice to be clean and clear of all mind altering substances!
Wendy, It could be that or for me I was diagnosed with RLS because of a very low iron count. I don't wish RLS on anyone. Alot of people here talk about having RLS while withdrawing I on the other hand have suffered with it for years. Shantel
Did you feel bad all week, since drinking, or just today? Could be a bad hangover....reason number 574 why I don't drink.
Is there a flu bug going around? Everyone I know has been sick with that crap.
Just that you quit drinking and aren't using is so great Wendy. I hope you feel better tomorrow. Get lots of sleep and fluids.
Lisa
Is there a flu bug going around? Everyone I know has been sick with that crap.
Just that you quit drinking and aren't using is so great Wendy. I hope you feel better tomorrow. Get lots of sleep and fluids.
Lisa
Hi Kee Kee,
Thanks for the response. I've drank nearly every day for the past 20 years and never really thought it was a problem. I abused so many drugs over the years and overcoming that became my major concern.
Since being on sub and attending counselling I've realised this is just another addiction of mine. The hardest to come to terms with for sure because it is so socially acceptable.
My partner does not believe I have a problem, I guess because I'm not a fall down drunk....yetLOL But the way my body is feeling today tells me otherwise.
He said, so how long are you not gonna drink for, I said just for today. Thats about all I can say.
Wendy
Thanks for the response. I've drank nearly every day for the past 20 years and never really thought it was a problem. I abused so many drugs over the years and overcoming that became my major concern.
Since being on sub and attending counselling I've realised this is just another addiction of mine. The hardest to come to terms with for sure because it is so socially acceptable.
My partner does not believe I have a problem, I guess because I'm not a fall down drunk....yetLOL But the way my body is feeling today tells me otherwise.
He said, so how long are you not gonna drink for, I said just for today. Thats about all I can say.
Wendy
Hi Cow girl,
On Saturday night I only had a few drinks and because of that I couldn't fullfill a commitment I made to my daughter, I guess I kind of had an awakening when I couldn't go pick her up and called her a cab. I wasn't drunk by any means but realised my desire to drink was far greater than my responsabilities.
I'm scared but thats not a new emotion.
Wendy
On Saturday night I only had a few drinks and because of that I couldn't fullfill a commitment I made to my daughter, I guess I kind of had an awakening when I couldn't go pick her up and called her a cab. I wasn't drunk by any means but realised my desire to drink was far greater than my responsabilities.
I'm scared but thats not a new emotion.
Wendy
Well good for you! Are you on suboxone? I didn't know that. Anyway congratulations on saying enough is enough!
Could be it was the sub and alcohol mixed that made you sick. You're not suppose to drink on that stuff....
So glad you've made this realization now...
So glad you've made this realization now...
Cowgirl,
I drank everyday, almost, for 20 yrs even while taking sub. Never got sick but maybe thats just me.
I'm not feeling ill, I feel like I am going thru withdrawls from not drinking. That just makes me realise I really do have an addiction to alcohol.
Good of you to point out that it is not a good idea to mix medication with alcohol.
Wendy
I drank everyday, almost, for 20 yrs even while taking sub. Never got sick but maybe thats just me.
I'm not feeling ill, I feel like I am going thru withdrawls from not drinking. That just makes me realise I really do have an addiction to alcohol.
Good of you to point out that it is not a good idea to mix medication with alcohol.
Wendy
Well, it very well could be that you are going through some sort of w/d from the alcohol. If you've drank every day for 20 years, it's really possible.
I'm so glad you quit though....just remember, you'll feel better every day so just hang in there.
I'm so glad you quit though....just remember, you'll feel better every day so just hang in there.
That cat is killing me...lol....eeewww how sick...the other white meat!!!! You ok today...lol...
I'm fine today! lol
How are things in your neck of the woods?
How are things in your neck of the woods?
Oh you know...doesn't really matter whats wrong with me....when you live in Hawaii...people really don't have much sympathy!!
However....I am good...tired its been a long day...but a good one!
Please don't eat the kitty! OMG..that just doesn't sound right!
However....I am good...tired its been a long day...but a good one!
Please don't eat the kitty! OMG..that just doesn't sound right!
Don't worry, I hate cats and that includes the taste of them too, I'm sure. lol
It would be hard to have sympathy for you..lol Has the weather been nice lately? It's so gray here. Too much gray.
Everything else ok? Kids?
It would be hard to have sympathy for you..lol Has the weather been nice lately? It's so gray here. Too much gray.
Everything else ok? Kids?
LMCSO..I just re-read what you first wrote..don't eat the kitty! Shame on you.
The weather is so beautiful we got to 82 today...it is the dead of winter you know. It does get chilly at night though...we will go down to 68...brrrrrr...everything is blue and green here always...even when it rains.
Kids are ok...missing momma..big babies...lol...funny thing is I perhaps will see them more now than when we lived in the same city! Thanks for asking....how are yours?
Kids are ok...missing momma..big babies...lol...funny thing is I perhaps will see them more now than when we lived in the same city! Thanks for asking....how are yours?
Hi Wendy...
I wanted to respond to your question....
Those were some of the symptoms I experienced when withdrawing from the alcohol...
The tired & achy seemed to go away after about a week but I didn't get much sleep until around the 3rd week....I had a hard time getting to sleep (fall asleep around 2-3am) but it improved daily and around the 3rd week my sleeping pattern was back to normal....
The fog lingered for awhile but that too improved on a daily basis...
Alcohol is very much a drug and if you have been drinking for 20 years, you're body will crave it and w/d's aren't as severe as the pills were for me, but I do remember them, even 9 years later...lol....
Remember, one day at a time....I'm around hit and miss but I do post over on the alcohol board daily if you ever need to chat....
Take care,
Stacey
I wanted to respond to your question....
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| I'm having that tired achy, foggy restless legs feeling. |
Those were some of the symptoms I experienced when withdrawing from the alcohol...
The tired & achy seemed to go away after about a week but I didn't get much sleep until around the 3rd week....I had a hard time getting to sleep (fall asleep around 2-3am) but it improved daily and around the 3rd week my sleeping pattern was back to normal....
The fog lingered for awhile but that too improved on a daily basis...
Alcohol is very much a drug and if you have been drinking for 20 years, you're body will crave it and w/d's aren't as severe as the pills were for me, but I do remember them, even 9 years later...lol....
Remember, one day at a time....I'm around hit and miss but I do post over on the alcohol board daily if you ever need to chat....
Take care,
Stacey
Thanks for the reply,
I'm actually feeling pretty good today. I did'nt get a lot of sleep last night but thats to be expected. I'm keeping close to home and focussing on whats right for me.
My partner has been really supportive which is a godsend. I feel like I'm finally taking responsability for myself and not just letting things happen. Like I'm choosing, not just on auto pilot.
It feels good!!
Wendy
I'm actually feeling pretty good today. I did'nt get a lot of sleep last night but thats to be expected. I'm keeping close to home and focussing on whats right for me.
My partner has been really supportive which is a godsend. I feel like I'm finally taking responsability for myself and not just letting things happen. Like I'm choosing, not just on auto pilot.
It feels good!!
Wendy
I like cats. I disected one in school though.
Wendy, Getting pre wedding jitters yet? Hopefully everything is falling into place. Not long now and you will be a married lady. Congrats. Shantel
