Alcoholism Withdrawal?!
Question: I've quit drinking 2 days ago and I am having withdrawal symptoms. I'm wondering how long these symptoms will last for?
Also, if I quit drinking for say 6 months, then start drinking occasionally, not running back into alcoholism, but drinking maybe once every couple of weeks, will I get the withdrawal symptoms again, being that I was an alcoholic before then?
Answers: I've quit drinking 2 days ago and I am having withdrawal symptoms. I'm wondering how long these symptoms will last for?
Also, if I quit drinking for say 6 months, then start drinking occasionally, not running back into alcoholism, but drinking maybe once every couple of weeks, will I get the withdrawal symptoms again, being that I was an alcoholic before then?
You can feel off kilter anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Keep yourself plenty hydrated my friend. Drink sports drinks with electrolytes in them. If you are to the point of uncontrollable shakes, cannot keep fluid down, or are experiencing heart palpitations and or panic attacks you must seek help. They will prescribe medications to keep you from going into convulsions. I suggest that you also try 50- 100 mg's of Thiamine or vitamin B-1 per day because many alcoholics are deficient. It is said to help with cravings as well.
And my friend if you are an alcoholic the best school of medical thought is that you must abstain permanently from alcohol. You will end up back in withdrawal or worse if you continue to drink. But we don't like to go screaming into the future. The best approach is a sustained abstinence ONE DAY AT A TIME. Here are some sites that might be helpful.
http://www.anaesthetist.com/icu/manage/d...
And:
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/?Med...
Also, there is an "anonymous" organization that will have a central office in your city. You can call information or look in your phone book and ask for the 24 hour hot line. They are there right this very minute ready to help you on your path to recovery.
you need to give it up and stick to it not give up then have the odd tipple because you'll end up making excuses and slipping back into it either stop and get better or don't and die! plus withdrawal symptoms will go soon enough yoo just need to b strong enough to see it through good luck! plus you'll feel worse with liver failure or prostate cancer from the drink if you think this is bad!
Well first off if you are an alcoholic, their is no such thing as drinking "maybe once every couple of weeks". An alcoholic can not have just one drink. The withdrawal symptoms come with prolonged use of alcohol. Meaning that drinking alcohol everyday after a while alters the chemicals in your brain. When you stop your brain chemicals are all out of wack, causing the shaking, and possible Delirium Tremins (Seizures). However, alcohol withdrawal symptoms are easily treated. I recommend you talk to your doctor about this. They will certainly be able to help you. You should be very proud of yourself for realizing you have a problem, and choosing to stop drinking. But please remember for you there will never be such a thing as "casual drinking" You should never drink alcohol again. I recommend you get in touch with your local AA organization, and attend a meeting or two. I am sure they will be able to give you the support you need to continue a sober life. Good job, and keep at it!
You may not get the withdrawal systems again,save a hangover, but you will never stop being an alcoholic. Take my word for it.
you have to stop drinking forever. Many alcoholics think they can have one drink every once i a while, but it will just lead you down the drinking path. Alcoholism isn't something that goes away. You are stuck with it for life.