Not feeling brill.

[kazzianne]

Hi guys.Since giving up alcohol last Sunday,I have been feeling shattered,and have had a rotten headache for the last two days.Is this some kind of withdrawl symptoms,or just a coincidence?

p.s. I have been drinking loads of water,cups of tea,squash etc.

[aka pixi]

hi kazz, it probably is something to do with withdrawal, but I dont drink so I dont know for sure. Well done for keeping it up, I slipped last night and had 2 bars of chocolate:( I am really annoyed at myself, and I didnt even enjoy them that much either. Hope you are feeling better soon :)

[kazzianne]

Hi Pixi - you're allowed the odd slip up with your choccie's.As you said,you're not overweight and its not reallly damaging your health.But you have really cut down so well done!!

[Octavius]

So it is an AB blog!

I think if you were quite a heavy drinker then some withdrawal symptoms are to be expected.

coldturkey

[muppeteer]

its a withdrawal symptom for sure. keep at it & after a week or so it will start to go away. its the same when you give up caffine. well done so far & keep it up!

[redcrx]

Id say its withdrawal symptons. Smokers often feel a lot worse for not smoking for a while before their body gets used to it.

Its not nice at all but please please dont give up. It may take a while but its worth it in the long term.

[jno]

sounds like withdrawal... just tell yourself it's no worse than a hangover. Keep up the water intake. Good luck!

[aka pixi]

thats so true redcrx, everytime I have tried to stop smoking I have gotten the worst cough ever and I have a friend who gets boils all over every time she tries to stop smoking :(

[noxlumos]

It's just withdrawal and it does go away ( although thaty's not much help to you now).I had this when I gave up and since quitting years ago have felt much much better. It is worth it.You're doing really well, keep it up:)

[gessoo]

Go for a nice walk into your local town, Kazzianne. Amble along the riverside and watch the ducklings. It will help you to feel better. In fact I might do just that myself later on with the dogs. The sun is trying it's best today. Take care ................;o)xxxxx

[nickmo]

Hi kaz - stick at it - its only a little headache - probably had them before? Lots of water is good and this will flush the system too, and get some fresh fruit in you - don't start picking at sweets etc.

Alcohol is a complex chemical and if you take it away from the body, as it is addictive, there are feelings like you say, but your'e doing fine....

[kazzianne]

Octavius - am I allowed an AB blog then? Is that ok? lol

[Octavius]

Of course Kazz.

[kazzianne]

And the b/f has giben up totally as well. I asked him why and he said that we may as well do this together.Is wierd,but im not actually missing the alcohol - im just absolutely shattered.And Im trying to worl from home and watch 3 boys aged 6,13, and 16! If I can get thru half term I can do anything! lol

Gessoo - I am going to go into town later on today with the boys,get some fresh air.

[kazzianne]

excuse spelling in last post - was watching one of kids at same time!

[gessoo]

I work from home as well. Hence AB keeps me going!!

[redcrx]

I sympathise Kaz,

I work from home with an 11 month old who at this moment wont go to sleep. Its a hundred times worse with a headache. I hope it goes soon

[kazzianne]

Oh bless redcrx - that is so draining with a little one!!My 6 yr old didn't sleep thru the night till last year!!

Gessoo - you have to tell me where you live!! Is it in Fakenham itself??

[redcrx]

It is draining but Im lucky to have had a baby who has slept thru since 1 month. He is teething at mo tho so we are up 4-7 times a night for 10-15 mins which im not used to. Hope hes back to his 13 hours soon :)

Gessoo, are you in norfolk too? Im in suffolk today and the weather isnt great here yet but its warmer than it was in norfolk yesterday.

[kazzianne]

yes,gessoo apparently lives very near me but won't tell!! lol

The sun is trying to come out but its taking its time! At least its better than yeterday.

[redcrx]

we probably all come from a small area but no-one will say where in case we know each other lol