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I have been feeling very fatigued the last few days - is this a normal part of withdrawal?
I went to sleep at 9:30pm lastl night and although my alarm went off at 8am as normal I didn't get out of bed until 8:45.
I feel a little like I have when switching between anxiety meds - ramping down on one and ramping up on another.
I also feel a little light headed, almost like maybe I'm getting a sinus infection or a cold (which I get often because of a deviated septum) so I'm not sure if all of this is withdrawal related or I'm actually getting sick.
And the worst part of all of it is that feeling this way makes me feel more anxious!
I also noted that I had been drinking a lot of iced tea over the past few days - I'm finally cut that out and gone back to drinking seltzer so I may be going through caffeine withdrawal in addition to or as opposed to alcohol withdrawal.
So all in all I feel really crappy right now but I 'm confident it will all pass, I'm just curious to get feedback from other's about their withdrawal symptoms.
Thanks
Rich
I went to sleep at 9:30pm lastl night and although my alarm went off at 8am as normal I didn't get out of bed until 8:45.
I feel a little like I have when switching between anxiety meds - ramping down on one and ramping up on another.
I also feel a little light headed, almost like maybe I'm getting a sinus infection or a cold (which I get often because of a deviated septum) so I'm not sure if all of this is withdrawal related or I'm actually getting sick.
And the worst part of all of it is that feeling this way makes me feel more anxious!
I also noted that I had been drinking a lot of iced tea over the past few days - I'm finally cut that out and gone back to drinking seltzer so I may be going through caffeine withdrawal in addition to or as opposed to alcohol withdrawal.
So all in all I feel really crappy right now but I 'm confident it will all pass, I'm just curious to get feedback from other's about their withdrawal symptoms.
Thanks
Rich
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It takes time for the body to adjust to not having alcohol in the system and there may be unpleasant symptoms for a few days. Sugar is one of the by-products of the breakdown of alcohol so when you stop drinking you may have sugar deficiency. Eating candy or something sweet helps as a short term solution.
As you say it will pass but it is wise to have an honest talk with the doctor as there can be serious complications from alcohol withdrawal. Personally, I drank very heavily and had very few physical problems after stopping but everyone is different and it is not wise to compare yourself with other people where your health is concerned. Put your mind at ease by talking to the doctor.
Your body needs to adjust and to heal. Some people end up with insomnia, I was like you and was exhausted. I also felt light headed and had "brain fog." Increase in anxiety is also common in the first days and weeks but should go away.
Sugar can have the same toxic effect on your liver as alcohol. So while having some sugar will help reduce cravings, you do not want to overdo it. Fruit and fruit juices are good. So is lots of water.
Keep pushing forward!
You can do this!
Thanks everyone for your feedback and support.
Rich
Thanks everyone for your feedback and support.
Rich