So much vodka.

Jul 21, 2009 11:43 PM

by pca_85

Just wanted to say hi in this forum. I spent a yer or so having 10-15 shots a night every night and recently stopped. Yeah, that's a lot for 110 pound body. I kept it secret and was just dying to tell someone. I'm concerned about liver damage, haven't had a physical in a while. Feel free to say hi.

*Magsulfate* · Jul 22, 2009, 05:51 AM

Re: So much vodka.

Hello pca!

Well pat yourself on the back and then.. go to the doctor!! You know what you need to do, and putting that off would not help anything.

Also, have you started attending AA? There is one in every town, find it and go everyday. They have daytime meetings and after work meetings. You will really need this to help you in your recovery.

As you might already know, you can't just stop drinking after having 10-15 shots a night. Counseling and education on why you were doing it and how to stay sober is very important. It is imperative actually.

**sirI** · Jul 22, 2009, 06:07 AM

Re: So much vodka.

Magsulfate is correct, pca_85, please go to your healthcare provider for a check up and check out those AA meetings.

CONGRATULATIONS on your first step in Recovery.

jackstem · Jul 22, 2009, 09:49 AM

Re: So much vodka.

Welcome and well done! See your doc and be cautious regarding the possibility of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (often confused with Delerium Tremens which can be associated with alcohol withdrawl):

Alcohol withdrawal usually occurs in adults, but it may occur in teenagers or children as well. It can occur when a person who uses alcohol excessively suddenly stops drinking alcohol. Withdrawal usually occurs within 5 - 10 hours after the last drink, but it may occur up to 7 - 10 days later.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/000764.htm

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be fatal, especially when it occurs outside the hospital or in-patient treatment facility. There is a protocol used to prevent it, so check in with your doc as recommended above.

Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal

Mild-to-moderate psychological symptoms:

Jumpiness or nervousness

Shakiness

Anxiety

Irritability or easy excitability

Rapid emotional changes

Depression

Fatigue

Difficulty thinking clearly

Bad dreams

Mild-to-moderate physical symptoms:

Headache -- general, pulsating

Sweating -- especially the palms of the hands or the face

Nausea and vomiting

Loss of appetite

Insomnia (sleeping difficulty)

Pallor

Rapid heart rate

Eye pupils enlarged(dilated pupils)

Clammy skin

Tremor of the hands

Involuntary, abnormal movements of the eyelids

Severe symptoms:

Delirium tremens -- a state of confusion and visual hallucinations

Agitation

Fever

Convulsions

Black outs -- when the person forgets what happened during the drinking episode

This is not something you want to do alone for obvious reasons. The non-obvious reason is there is a high risk of beginning to "use" again, or switching to another substance to "treat" the symptoms of withdrawal. This is one of those ways where substance abuse and chemical dependence can begin.

You made that all important first step...now follow up with appropriate medical care.

Keep us posted!

Jack

pca_85 · Jul 24, 2009, 11:56 AM

Re: So much vodka.

You'll be happy to know I got a physical-kinda had to for nursing school, but I did get one. All is well they did extra bloodwork at my request....my poor liver is actually ok, think it's because I stopped drinking in January. yeah it was cold turkey, really dumb. I didn't notice any of the symptoms besides being shaky and grouchy. Thank you all for your concern

*Thunderwolf* · Jul 25, 2009, 02:26 AM

Re: So much vodka.

Congrats.

Happy belated

pca_85 · Jul 25, 2009, 08:28 AM

Re: So much vodka.

Awwww, thanks, i dont get that from anywhere else, it was kind of a secret. You guys are so sweet.

catmom1 · Aug 06, 2009, 10:26 PM

Re: So much vodka.

Most of us who post here have suffered the consequences of addiction. I hope you managed to dodge a bullet in stopping your drinking. Believe me, intake like that was not going to result in anything good for you.

Congratulations again on your 6+ months of sobriety!

pca_85 · Aug 06, 2009, 10:57 PM

Re: So much vodka.

Awww thank you, I think so.....it's really nice to not fall asleep with the room spinning these days....and I did lose weight and feel better because of it. You guys are so sweet, nice to not get harshly judged

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