Had First Hangover. Worried?!

Hello everyone,

This may end up being a silly post in retrospect but I want some feedback. Last night I overindulged in some alcohol (Vodka) and had way more than I intended to.

I ended up having my first hangover ever. Normally I can control how much I drink but vodka is sneaky.

Last night I threw up a few times. It was horrible. I didn't fall asleep until 4 am and woke up at 7. I felt nauseated this morning and still feel a bit queezy now but better.

My question is how long will it take for me to completely recover from this. Also I am worried about lasting health damage. I've never been an excessive drinker as this is my first hangover. I plan on taking a month off from alcohol and seeing how my body feels. I have been drinking ginger tea and that has helped.

I figure the first hangover is always the worst but this is a new experience for me. I forgot to add that I am a 28 year old in shape male.

getting by said...
Hi TMO,

In actuality, you poisoned yourself with vodka. That is what happens if you over do it drinking. Hangovers are no fun and I don't remember you talking about the headache you often get when hungover.

I don't think with over drinking just once will give you any health issues. But daily drinking does in time. I just lost my sister in law to liver disease from drinking daily for many years. I lost a sister (in her 40's) years ago from alcohol abuse. So if I were you, I wouldn't drink much.

Alcohol is also a depressant, so daily drinking will make you depressed which is no fun especially on top of anxiety.

You are young, I hope you decide not to drink. It is a matter of choice I guess. I have drank in my life, had many hang overs and did throw up on occasion. I don't miss it at all. Choose wisely.

I hope you are feeling better today.

Hugs, Karen...

I didn’t have any headaches but the lingering nausea was there. I think I drank too much too fast.
I never drink daily. Maybe a glass of whiskey in the evening but I don’t over do it.


I will be going dry for a month until Sunday 26 April. Could you help me stay accountable and on track towards this goal?

Alcohol poising is real. Those with a malt mash are worse for hang overs whiskey bourbon....known medical fact.
So ya a tad lucky you had the clear stuff! HT

Good. HT.