I'm experiencing what I consider to be alcohol withdrawal for the second time in my life, and this is definitely the worst. It started because I won a 40oz. of Rum at a friend's wedding fundraiser last weekend. Losing my job a couple weeks back has not helped either and lately my sleeping schedule is a mess.
Now I flirt the fine line between social and problem drinker to begin with. Typically, I drink about 3x a week, but it's not unusual for me to slip in a 4th.
Well, this time I went and drank 5 nights in a row approx. 10oz of 40% liquor each night. Wednesday I realize that the weekend is fast approaching and I need to slow down. Last night wasn't bad, but tonight is brutal. I'm experiencing aches & pains, physical malaise, and butterflies. I also can't sleep.
I have about 5 shots of rum left from the bottle, but I refuse to give in. I'll simply have to wait until tomorrow night. Gotta have some discipline. I definitely won't let this happen again.