Has anyone ever else felt so miserable as I do with the flu, I'm going crazy and need advice to relax? I've got some sort of virus that is causing vomiting, dirrahea, and this horrible creepy crawly sensation from head to toe.  It's been going on for 48 hrs. and I haven't sleeped at all.  Every time I lay down, I start tossing and turning and I feel lilke honestly, just downing a whole bunch of alcohol or meds to knock me out.  I can't help it, this is the worst virus I've ever had in 33 years.  I'm so restless and irritable.  My skin is crawling.  I went to the Dr. and he took bloodwork to make sure nothing else is going on but I won't know results for a while.  Would drinking a bit of alcohol help?  I've already taken five Xanax and some benedyl and an ambien and still feel like hell.  I NEED ADVICE ON HOW TO RELAX.  PLEASE HELP.

Summarized question: Will alcohol help me feel better when I have flu?