Not drinking very much but still getting very sick next day...shoudl I worry?

[kt_scarlett]

I have been struggling with overusing alcohol, but even on nights when I do not have that much to drink I wake up the very next day extremeley ill and in some cases end up vomiting...some times it's for several hours...Am I suffering from withdrawal? If I want to stop all together how do I do that?

[trevster]

you are quite right, i drink because i lost my son a year ago on the 9th of may my birthday

[amberch]

never quit alcohol cold turkey without first speaking with a doctor; Depending on how much you drink/ how long you have been drinking- going it alone without the appropriate medications can be life threatening.You need to be closely monitored for spikes in blood pressure and treated with a medication protocol of librium or ativan which will be slowly tapered.

[Teresainpain]

I used to drink a lot myself and I never used to get hungover.  Then it seemed as if after one night of drinking, I started to get incredibly unbearable hangovers where I would be throwing up and nauseous until late afternoon the day after the drinking.  I have cut back on my drinking a lot and I only drink socially now (maybe 1/2 drinks on weekends with friends or at dinnertime) but I still experience nausea the following morning.  I think that my body recognizes alcohol as being something that I have indulged in before (to the point of being sick) and so now, any amount of alcohol in teh system triggers the feeling of nausea.  This is what I think about myself.  I'm not sure to what extent you drink or anything about your situation.  If it is a problem for you, my advice would be to talk to your doctor.  But also remember that alcohol adds toxins to your body and all bodies have to expel the toxins after a drinking binge.  All people react differently to alcohol and my best bet is that you are one of those people who experience the withdrawal symptoms as your body tries tto cleanse itself of the alcohol.  I hope this helps a little bit!  Good luck!

[DMattson]

It is a very worth while adventure to quit drinking. I have been clean & sober for 8+ months. I almost lost my husband because of drinking. Imagine not having a hangover and actually waking up to a "clear" head. It feels good. You are probably experiencing withdrawls and it would be a good idea to get into an AA meeting. They helped me. Good luck!

[littlears]

yes this can be part of alcohol abuse.  You really should see your md there are meds to help or go to a detox program through your hospital. It is good that you are trying to stop get a support system and seek professional help your chances of quitting are so much better than going alone. its alot of effort to resist the craving and sometimes changing your habits such as friends you drink with or frequent places that serve alcohol.  This abuse is usually an extension of another problem maybe in your life or you drank for fun because you like who you are when your intoxicated.  Beleive me it is not easy every day and every hour to the minute is very difficult but the road and days ahead are wonderful.  I know I have been sober for 1 year.  Good luck and praying for you.