Does anyone have any tips on comfortable alcohol withdrawal? I'm actutally a professional and would like to make the transition to sobriety as painless as possible. Though, of course, I know it will be difficult...
2006-08-30 16:52:16 · 14 answers · asked by CuteWriter 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The only way to make withdrawal relatively painless is a rehab, where they give you vitamins,etc as part of detox.
I suggest you visit AA. You'll be surprised how many people just like you are there. They can help because they've been down that road.
2006-08-30 16:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
How To Wean Off Alcohol
2016-12-15 12:46:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to meetings
Get a sponsor
Read the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
That's it for a better life!!
(A year and a half ago I thought AA was a cult. Of course, back then I couldn't stay sober for a whole day in a row)
(Most people who start asking themselves how to cut down or quit can't do it for very long without being miserable)
2006-09-02 07:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by Byron W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying to wean yourself off alcohol using alcohol takes a degree of control that was beyond me. Once it got uncomfortable, I'd drink a bit more to ease the discomfort and before long I'd be drunk. I could go cold turkey, but towards the end of my drinking career, it wasn't safe for me to do alone, I was having seizures.
Perhaps you might be able to find a doctor who would give you a prescription for a benzodiazepine for the worst part. It affects the system the same chemically, but is easier to moderate dosages due to it's longer half-life. You would need to be honest with the doctor, he may not want you doing it by yourself, but some doctors and clinics do offer outpatient detox.
2006-08-31 02:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tapering Off Alcohol
2016-09-30 08:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I went through this for a brief period in my life. I truly don't advise the Valium. becasue you could possibly trade one addcition for another or end up with both. I decreased my alcohol consumption on a daily basis and quit going to the bar. I also added Gatorade into my diet which helped replenish the electrolytes I was losing form the alcohol - it also helped with the withdrawl issue. May I also advise looking at what started the drinking to Begin with? My family as a whole drinks and they do so seriously. One night I sat at the table with them and remained alcohol free as I watched them drink. I had a whole new perspective and realized how ugly people can be when they are inebriated. I am an ex bartender and I have also worked in the med field.
2016-03-17 05:03:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a way to do that. If you have a problem with alcohol you have to go cold turkey. The only thing I can think of trying is to divert your energy into something else like a hobby, that won't make you think of drinking. I.E. when one of my friends quit smoking, he dramatically increased his sex with his girlfriend to compensate- true story- but that's what happens when you are OCD.
Bottom line- the weaning thing sounds good in concept, bad in reality- quite cold turkey and put up with the headache. Don't be a jackass and bark at people either, or take it out on others- this is your withdrawal not theirs.
Good luck.... It's a tough road, but you can make it if you try.
2006-09-03 16:45:55 · answer #7 · answered by John E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how much you drink, but it can be lethal if people have seizures from alcohol withdrawal. There is outpatient treatment available. You can keep your job, etc. You need help because you are asking for it here on Yahoo. Now take it a step further and ask someone in person for help, be they professional or trusted friend. People drink for many reasons that do not go away, even when the alcohol is removed. I send you the most positive wishes and good luck in checking out your resources. Jump in; many have gone before you. Listen to those people. Peace!
2006-08-30 17:03:25 · answer #8 · answered by Cub6265 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is the ONLY thing you can die from when detoxing. You can go into an alcoholic seizure. If you are physically dependent on alcohol, seek medical help. Do NOT detox yourself. The results can be fatal. Once your body is rid of the alcohol, then worry about staying sober. For me, Alcoholics Anonymous works. For you it could be that or something else. Whatever works. Getting sober and staying sober are two different things. If your not physically dependent, just put the booze down and seek support wherever you feel comfortable. Good Luck!
2006-09-01 02:44:15 · answer #9 · answered by TCTrotsOn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay off spirits, add lemonade to your beer and convert to a lighter alcohol content beer, I'm down from a 24/375mls of 5% beer a day, to a 2.5% beer and drink only 5 or 6 a day, the lemonade sweetens it up a bit, it makes the light beer flavour more tolerable, good luck.
2006-09-02 20:55:44 · answer #10 · answered by Mosez 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋