Hey all,
Today is day 6 of my sobriety. I did not go to detox. Today I am feeling a bit strange, though. Dizzy, headache, a bit of blurred vision. I haven't had any of these feelings until today. Also a bit sick to my stomach - not throwing up, though. Is this just my body getting used to no alcohol? Should I contact a doctor? It really doesn't seem serious - just a little strange. Any ideas???
JR
I'm of the opinion that it's your system. Blood sugars, acid levels, even your bowle movements, will change as a result of quitting. Take some time to research the effects that alcohol has on your plumbing and heart and you can see how it may take some time to recover and adjust. Your appetite will return, your queaziness will subside, your sleeping patterns will change, and your digestive patterns will adjust to not having a flood of alcohol to have to process and not push directly into your intestines. Your pancreas might actually get a chance to adjust secretions and your heart will begin to pump more effectively.
All this, and your blood flow will improve and start thinking more clearly, too. Your speech patterns will improve, sleep will be more restful, and you'll actually start to slowly feel better about yourself. Don't forget who's in charge...
Good luck.
All this, and your blood flow will improve and start thinking more clearly, too. Your speech patterns will improve, sleep will be more restful, and you'll actually start to slowly feel better about yourself. Don't forget who's in charge...
Good luck.
Thanks. I know there will be lots of changes. One other thing I forgot to mention......I am craving and eating sugar and chocolate hand over fist!! I have never craved sweets before. I'm gonna end up weighing 3 hundred pounds!!
It's your blood sugar--your system craves it from all the sugar contained in alcohol previously. It's wonderful stuff--and probably helps you sleep--but you'll have to slowly taper off to healthy sugars found in fruits and complex carbs. Drink plenty of water, too. Remember to feed your spirit, too. And try to get out for a brisk walk routinely--that gives you time to think clearly.
Hi JR...The sweet craving is normal...remember that alcohol does have a "sugar" content to it...so the body craves it...And your body is detoxing and adjusting so you might have some weird things going on...My gallbladder stopped functioning when I stopped drinking and I was in a lot of pain for months...If the symptoms are bothering you/concerning you or become intolerable call your doctor...
You are doing great! BTW I emailed you on the other email acct...Love Gina
You are doing great! BTW I emailed you on the other email acct...Love Gina
Okay - now add to the physical stuff - my emotions are all over the place! Laughing, crying, angry, sad. Had my first really strong urge to drink tonight. I was so angry and hungry! But instead I ate, cried, and gave myself a facial. Any advice on how to handle the intense emotional situations that make me want to drink? (I WILL NOT DRINK TONIGHT!!!!)
JR mood swings come with the territory it does level off but takes time.
moderate exercise is good, a brisk walk. If you get a strong craving its good to eat something sweet.
moderate exercise is good, a brisk walk. If you get a strong craving its good to eat something sweet.
Emotional hell, aaaaghhh, I know about that. I eventually found that just letting myself really feel whatever emotion it was helped, rather than fighting it. Just let the emotion wash over you.
Once you really acknowledge them they tend to move on quicker.
Don't give in to the booze though.
You can do it.
It gets easier.
Once you really acknowledge them they tend to move on quicker.
Don't give in to the booze though.
You can do it.
It gets easier.
Hi JR...It is like an emotional detox...alcohol was your "friend"...it numbed you from feeling...emotions are going to come up...Like Lacey said...feel them...talk about them...call your sponser or people in the program...keep going to meetings...share...everyone has been there...Post here...and just keep remembering that drinking will not solve them...just make it worse...This too shall pass...One moment at a time...when a day is even too long...{{{HUGS}}} Love Gina
Most AA folks will tell you there's an acronym for help: HALT. If you're hungry, eat. If you're Tired, sleep. If you're lonely or angry, talk to someone (or a sponsor if you have one) that's not going to judge you. Yeah, the whole dealio about drinking is that we use is to mask what we're really thinking/feeling/experiencing. Gotta get a whole new bag!
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Hang in there.
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Hang in there.
