Hi Shanbana, you may be experiencing some withdrawal. I have always found that the third day of not drinking was actually when it hit me the worst. Depending, of course, on how much I had been drinking previously.

It really all depends on the person and their reaction to alcohol and circumstances, but it is my opinion you are in no real danger from withdrawal except at this point, being very uncomfortable.

However, how long have you been drinking six beers and two vodka rock stars five to six times a week?

Everyone's different but going from 48 alcoholic beverages a week to 0, could definitely cause withdrawal. Luckily the symptoms of withdrawal normally only last 3-5 days. Hang in there!

Deogee...about 3 months. Before that it was maybe 1-2 times a week for about 3 months and before that it was 1-2 once a month or so. I've lived at my parents the past year. Before living at my parents however it would be anywhere from 4-14 5-6 times a week and that was for a good 2 years

Shanbanan, I was an absolute, total mess, after drinking around the clock for three months. And I mean morning, noon, evening, and night! Sounds like you have had a few days here and there that you didn't drink, which is good.

If you have other problems, and taking medication for other problems, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get some kind of medical advice. Everybody is different.

I feel uncomfortable telling you what might be right for you. Just telling you what my situation was in the past. The third day was the hardest for me. Even though I felt better mentally, I started feeling the physical effects of withdrawal on the third day.

I felt it before the third day, but became very bothersome on the third day.

Ya, I'm on antidepressants which I know mixing the two isn't good...don't know if the meds are even working or if the alcohol enhanced the affects....too embarrassed to talk to my dr about it, but I think I should. Thanks for your input though!!

Alcohol is a depressant Shanbanan, so it will have been interferring with your treatment. Your antidepressant will have a chance to start doing its job better in the coming weeks :)

I stopped drinking abruptly once in college and my base line consumption, with a binge or two a week was similar to yours. I thought I had the flu. It was the worst at the 2 or 3 day mark. It took about two weeks for me to totally feel well. Only in hind sight that I realized I was suffering withdrawal symptoms. Everybody is different, keep a close eye on it though and seek medical treatment.

As Egwene noted alcohol is a depressant. It was my experience that talking with a doctor that specializes in substance abuse and mental health issues that can prescribe medication worked best for me.