Alcohol withdrawal symptoms

[Reid1954]

I am current going through alcohol withdrawal alone (day 2). Cannot keep even the smallest amounts of food. After some time without much warning I violently regurgitate everything including stomach acid.
This happens several times a day and know it's probably damaging my esoughogaus sphinkter,
Now I quite frquently belch and somethimes get hiccupps from what seems to be nothing - just trying to expel something, Very frequently bending over or lying in bed, Antacids help somebut not enough.

Do you think I have already damaged the esoughogaus sphinkter? What can I do?

[rpooo]

Hi Linda,
Keep hanging in there, it's going to get easier very soon! Congradulations on your sobriety, It's not an easy road to take but it is so worth while! It sounds like you are on the right track. It is impossible for people like us to ever be a social drinker. Thats what got us into this mess. Changing who your friends are is also key. Keep sticking with it Linda lou!

I was a drunk for 20 years and after my diagnosis with end stage cirrhosis I decided I needed to quit or I was gonna kick the bucket. I was 38 years old. Dont wait to long, Why couldn't I had just quit a little sooner ya know? You better get this **** under control before it changes your life too! I wish the best for you Linda!

Randy

[weelindalou]

I have detoxed several times using librium. But always fell off the wagon due to wanting to b a social drinker. I have now finally realised I will never b able to drink socially..for me its gonni have to b a major change of lifestyle :( I'm now on day2 of going cold turkey..its hard the shakes, vivid dreams waking up drenched in sweat, iv got the constant runs. And the anxiety is almost unbearable. But I'm determind. God help me. I hope things feel better 2moro x

[cmjames2828]

When you binge drink everyday for a long time your best bet is to go to the ER they will atleast take you through the 72 hours of DETOX then its ur choice to go to rehab

[dark69meat]

Whenever I have the opportunity to correct you my dear, I have to take advange, but it's a rare occurrence!  Yes, Diana R did a good job, but she too on camera and/or interview has been s***-faced.  Hell , we've all been trashed, me more than others perhaps.

Yes, the power of research on the internet.  BH..rip  

[ibizan]

thank u 4 the clarification on age..i was close!i dug her music and thought diana ross did good job despite what critics sed....wtf do they know...in Lady Sings the Blues....1973?yes so many swindled her for she was so trashed all the time!

[dark69meat]

.."Holiday remained under police guard at the hospital until she died from cirrhosis of the liver on July 17 1959 at the age of 44. In the final years of her life, she had been progressively swindled out of her earnings, and she died with only $0.70 in the bank and $750 (a tabloid fee) on her person"... f****ing terrible.

"I hate straight singing. I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That's all I know."... B. Holliday

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Holliday

[ibizan]

loved Billie Hollidays music.she was 42 when she died i b-lieve......the liquor and the heroin made her look like she was 92!always had food tho for her ever faithful pit bull....Mr. Holliday!

[dark69meat]

Drugs and booze always age people prematurely because the organs are taxed.  I always forget about lung cancer regarding alcohol, it always seems related to smoking.  The crack ****** are the worst when it comes to the aging process.  The pictures I've seen are scary beyond words and the short time it takes for a person to look totally trashed and 90!

[ibizan]

yes the colorectal as well.....very common in men along with the heart disease....alcohol aggravated!i have seen people die of cirrohsis in their 30's-40's....and folks who look 20-30 yrs older than they actually are......ages folks and charlie...dries out the skin as well!we women can't have that now can we?

[dark69meat]

I always for get about pleasant things like pancreatic cancer. Good info! Beer and other forms of alcohol CAN cause lung cancer I've recently read too. "A study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that people who drank more than one beer a day were more likely to develop colorectal cancer than non-beer drinkers."
http://coloncancer.about.com/od/faqs/f/Alcohol.htm

[ibizan]

if u have 2 drinks an hour that will push u over legal limit for DUI..in most states now .BAC limit .08.Yes alcohol said to be contributing factor in male heart disease along with bad diet.Kills the pancreas as well....have seen pancreatic cancer from it!Charlie- did u have hobbies?things u enjoyed doing just for u b4 the booze took hold?

[dark69meat]

I don't even remember some things, but yeah it only takes a few drinks for DUI nowadays; costs literally thousands of dollars w/ lawyer fees, plus a ****** driving record... employer finds out too; not good, and health, always a concern.  Folks always worry about liver, but booze is hard on the heart and other organs; easy to have stroke and heart attack too.

[Charlie's girl]

I'm here just trying to kill time and bordem.  

Charlie

[ibizan]

think of it this way...if u didn't stop..maybe a DUI for u?definitely medical problems would develop i used to drive so stinking drunk,in blackouts.so glad i never harmed anyone or myself!

[dark69meat]

Charlie  - Are you out there and going to the meeting today?  Let us know your committed in taking care of yourself.

Ibizan -  Well I didn't want that to sound I was getting down on people w/ multiple DUI's, I was just shocked how many from the stories in the meeting.  Who wants to give up freedom in jail, just for drinking?  Again a lot of folks at the meeting were there because they have to be (court order) and reposing to a situation.  I did hear the lost of jobs and marriages... basically destroying ones life!

[ibizan]

i've worked here for 22 years!i've seen 10-13 plus dui's....felonies and misdemeanors out the ying yang.....u name it i seen it!i've seen alcohol destroy more marriages,devastate kids,take jobs,homes, health,lives,accidental deaths,suicides......and many don't think its a drug.its the cheapest most legal socially acceptable one on the planet!

[dark69meat]

There was a guy at the meeting who had 7 DUI's!

[ibizan]

some of the court ordered folks change their minds and decide to stop.U would not b amazed at the amount of those with multiple dui's with no license drunk out there and driving.....but ya gotta want it!charlie-listen to dark..he right on with his words!

[dark69meat]

I swear if it were court order I would not go through it and just give up.   I resist if I'm told to do anything, especially something as serious as recovery. Relapse is being human and hopefully a learning tool.  

Charlie - your turn, you won't feel gross anymore; be there 100 percent for kids and family.  It will save your life too!  Be healthy!

[ibizan]

thank u both!my days are filled with 60-70% court ordered folks who don't think they have a problem and keep coming back and back and back.My fav is a Recovery Group i do on thursdays.Very motivated folks.Some relapse and we say ok what did u learn fron that and move 4 ward.Insanity is repeating the same mistakes and xpecting diff results!i'll help anyone who wants to get sober.So i'm digging the conversations and seeing people MOVE in2 a sober zone.So glad i stumbled in2 this forum as well.U  go dark with the no booze .....GO GO GO!

[dark69meat]

Yep, everyone is here is supportive and what I consider good friends.  No saint here, just trying to survive for day 14, ( 2 weeks off booze ).  Wow, world record.  I don't feel gross, no headache...etc.

[Charlie's girl]

Sounds good.  I'm glad you stumbled here.  

Charlie

[ibizan]

No dark is NO saint.....oxymoron there dark the saint....hahaha dark...No girl this forum is not part of my counseling job!that stops when i leave work!When i open up my own biz which will be retirement it will be pet sitting and pooper scooping!What i tell u i practice myself.And i learn from those around me what works for them.I like to help those who want to stop chemically killing themselves like i once did.Saying in AA....u keep what u have by giving it away!this forum exists to support and motivate each other.I was in another thread learning...and stumbled....soberly so..in2 this one!

[Charlie's girl]

Ibizan, Great story.  Thanks for sharing.  I've never had a problem doing things alone either.  I love to do things by myself.  I would rather.  
It's really nice of you to encourage us so much.  Is this board part of your counceling job?  Either way, you give great advice and you have really pushed me to at least motivate.  Maybe you should open your own business.  I bet you would do well.

Dark, hope your hanging in there.  I'll be going through it myself very soon.  You ain't no saint but you have become my friend.  It's nice.

charlie