Withdrawl sysmptoms

[nancy]

Well sounds like you got some good advice here.

No need to feel ashamed with doctor. I agree that asking for advice off the record is a good idea.

Now about your headaches... sounds like you are really dehydrated. I am not an expert on this but I think drinks with caffeine are deyhdrating so no your diet pepsi does not count.

Maybe try something like iced tea? Or put mint or lemon in your water to make it easier to drink? herbal teas would count toward water intake. Every time you drink something with caffeine, like coffee, have one glass of water to replace it, on top of the 8 glasses a day you should have anyway.

[RoadWarrior]

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!

[madge22]

Hi Nan and friends... I've read through the string and learned so much for myself! Was AF 3 days last week and then slipped... AF again this week and more determined than ever. I don't drink anything with caffeine, just herbal teas, water and sparking water so I haven't had some of the symptoms being described. For me, the night sweats seem to be normal - menopause will do that. Sleep has been an issue but last night I had chamomile tea before bed and one Gravol... slept until 4 a.m. when the mobile phone battery died and starting beeping! No-one has mentioned exercise as a way to detox and calm jitters... I think that is the major help for me.... long walk with dog and hubby plus stretching, swimming, etc... that and reading a good book instead of vegging in front of tv. JMHO. Best wishes Nan - we're all in this together!

[nanlovesdogs]

Hey Madge,
How is hubby handling your situation? Mine acutally offered me my first beer last night! I think it was to acknowledge that fact that I cut my consumption in half within a day.

I am still at half, but going to try for less tonight. Can't wait for book and supps. They just shipped, so by this time next week I will be armed!

Best of luck to us all!

[RoadWarrior]

All, remember, you slip, it's ok, you get up and keep moving forward! Just don't stay down and you're still a winner.

[Determinator]

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