Nan and all, my prayers are with you right now! I am going thru my own withdrawals - 4rth day AF after a binge of 10-20 beers a day for two weeks. Prior to that, was always drinking, with every few days off.
I really want to say that I agree so much with all of you that we shouldn't be ashamed to go to the Dr and it is best to do so, but I personally have gone to the Dr with my problem and she totally didn't understand, treated me like a leper, I felt even worse. Yes, it's best to find another Dr., but that's not going to help me today, this minute. So, what I'm saying is, Nan, I understand if you are afraid to go to the Dr. Going is the best thing, but take care of yourself anyway you can, regardless.
This is the fourth time I've seriously tried to quit or tone down the drinking, so I've had some withdrawal symptoms before. Before, I had the goal of moderating. I know know that it's gotta be AFFL (AF for Life) for me, I creep back to A even higher otherwise. The past few days, I've had the headache, a little nausea, and, most notably, night sweats. That's how my body responds, anywyay. The good news is that it gets better! Today, I feel SO much better. I am drinking water constantly and babying myself with excellent food - my favorite healthy food with protein - sushi. If you want to nap, nap, do anything EXCEPT drink or do unhealthy things. You are doing a great thing and you should be proud of it. I am rooting for you, for all of you!
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