How long can a hangover last?

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I had a big night in with some friends on Friday - discovered the following morning my friend had been pouring me 38% proof vodka and I had drank about half a litre.
Could I have done permanant damage?
I struggled through Saturday, felt a bit groggy on Sunday and now just feel sad and very tired and listless (but there are other reasons why I might be feeling this way). Can a hangover last three days? Or more?
I am a regular mumsnetter who should know better.
Anyone behaved this stupidly in the past and how long did it take to recover?

yes, I've had one of those! You may have had mild alcohol poisoning and were probably still drunk Saturday.

I think you're not actually having a hangover now, but you're suffering from the knock-on effects of not getting proper sleep etc.

It'll get better! Eat lots of fruit (to replace ions that will have been lost), drink water and go easy on yourself.

Been there too many years ago. Party on the Friday night, but couldn't get into work until the following tuesday. It's dreadful isn't it? Hope you feel better soon.

I had one - May 1st - 3rd 1997. But what a night!

"Friend"???

I can remember weekends like that too - pre-children. We had a daytrip to Calais once and I got completely legless - the rest of the weekend was definitely "lost" and I don't think Monday happened either (many years ago so details sketchy).

Agree with Lucy - lots of fluids and fruit - orange juice combines the 2 nicely. Some vitamins might help too. And don't try to do much until you feel better. (And don't trust your friend to give you drinks again.)

Can't say I have (ha) but my dh to be returned from his stag weekend in the most unbvelievable state & I was convinced he wouldn't be well enough for the wedding the following week. he only just was.

Better give your poor liver & kidneys some major tlc.

Thanks everyone.
I am now at last feeling almost normal.
What a pillock.
It's hard enough getting through the day without making it hard on myself.

I won't be doing that again in a hurry, but I did have a fab evening!