Is this a normal withdrawl? Please Read (alcohol)

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I'm 23 years old and have been an alcoholic for 2 years. I usually drink 3-5 times a week and when I do I go all out. I was recently on a 3 day bender and my family held an intervention for myself. I'm going to a 90 day rehab next monday. I'm under close watch of family so I won't drink till I leave.

Here is my question, cut to chase.

It is now the second night clean and I feel awful. Hot flashes, tingling, my body is all itchy, stress is just dumping out my body, I had nausea my first day because of the hangover, but now my nerves just feel shot. And I mean shot. My scalp just burns and my head hurts. These last two days, I have had such mental confusion, I think that's "wet brain"? i don't know terms. I also have an extreme stiff neck...Is the neck stiffness from the alcohol? or is the neck stiffness from stress.

Yea it sucks! but my question is to all of you. Do i have permanent nerve damage? wiill this pain go away? Is it from the alcohol or do i have brain damage? My main concern is I've had all of these symptoms before but did nothing about them except drink. When i drink all this goes away. Plus there are tons of vriuses and bugs floating around this time a year. I am going through hell right now. Will my body ever recover? sry i'm i sound like i'm freaking out but i am. severe anxiety going on right now. *sigh*

thanks and god bless :angel:
 
You'll be just fine. My brother went through the same experience at your age. Your body is just going through withdrawal as it has grown dependant on alcohol. This is nothing you cannot recover from so long as you have the willpower to do so. The mind is powerful like that. It sounRAB like you have made an important positive decision to go to rehab and that's a huge step in the right direction. Keep your head up and keep your belief in yourself. Best of luck.
 
Hi Star,
First, I hope I dont get dinged from the mod because I copied your post. I did that so I can hopefully respond to all your concerns with out going back and forth to see what you had posted.

My name is Marilyn and I am an alcoholic. My sobriety date is March 13th 2008. I am twice your age but an alcoholic none-the-less. I'd like to share a bit of my storey, leaving a lot of stuff out and fast forwarding to the end of my drinking career.
At the end, I could not stop drinking. Litterally. I knew I needed help and could not detox safely by myself at home so I went to a rehab. I was there for 6 days and they put me on meRAB to keep my blood pressure down and calm me a bit. Nothing they gave me was addictive but very effective.
When I was sobering up, one of my major concerns was that I had harmed my body and my brain in such a way that it was irreversable. I was really, really, scared. Just like you. Now, I dont want to over load you with too much information but I can promise you this, you are going to be just fine. As long as you stop drinking and take care of yourself.
When I was in after care, I learned about PAWS. Post accute alcohol withdrawl syndrome. Let me tell you what a relief it was to learn about this! I had EVERY symptom.
Initally, like you, I was sweating and nervous. I could not keep a thought in my mind. And some thoughts never went away. I would sing (in my mind) the same verse of a song, over and over again. I would walk into walls and not remeraber why I would go into a room for something. Scary stuff. I was afraid that I had permenent brain damage. Learning about P.A.W.S. helped me feel better an know that I would be ok.
What you are feeling physically is a normal process as you detox from alcohol. Itchy, sweats, irritable, tired but cant sleep. What I hope you are doing is eating, resting, and taking a over the counter pain releiver for the muscle aches. Drink pleanty of fluiRAB, even if you dont want to.
I commend you for seeking help. You cant do this alone. You will get better if you work and want it. I will be here for you if you have questions. Detox from alcohol takes anywhere from 6-14 days depending on your drinking history. Your mileage may vary. Drink fluiRAB, go to bed, and say a prayer. I am here to say that it does get better, you will get better if you work for it.
Marilyn
P.S. You dont have Wet Brain......
 
Hi, I am 30 yrs. old & a addict/alcoholic. I have been clean and sober for 18 months. I went through the same as you are, crawing out of my skin/panic. I was told I just had to ride this one out, it will pass. It did. Go to a hospital/detox if you have to. TomsWife shared a great post. Good luck, I have been there also.
 
Thanks a lot guys for your kind replies. Currently I am feeling some what better. I'm constantly tired and getting a lot of sleep. I believe sleep is necessary to repair my body. My nerves are shot though and my neck is stiff. I'm in a great deal of pain but i want to thank all of you guys for the support here. Have a great day/nite wherever you are.
 
Hey There!
Best of everything that life has to offer in sobriety.
I have been sober for 4 years and if you have any questions, I would be happy to share and help.

Neveah :)
 
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