and how long the with drawl usually takes to stop? please help i have a girlfriend of 4 years and a daughter together.she is a alcoholic and she is trying to stop and she is so cranky so anyone that might have gone through this maybe can help.
2006-09-08 03:54:07 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
life time, its a mind over matter situation . longer you go the better it becomes I havn't had a beer since 1989 nov.3 no hard liquer either sip of wine at house of G-D once in awhile but that's it . it give's me a head ache . its allot better after 1 month
2006-09-08 04:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a long slow painful experience to quit drinking alone and can be lethal also...If she is just quiting with out the help of a doctor or under supervision of a professional she is at danger for blood clots heart attack or stroke they SHOULD take one aspirin in the morning for the duration of with drawl on thing is alcohol thins the blood and after prolong drinking the vessels contract and the body gets used to the thin blood, when you take alcohol out of the picture your blood begins thickening fast and that can cause headaches and vision problems sometimes it is worse. And understand the alcoholic is helplessly addicted and from no on she can't have ONE drink or she is 98% gonna relapse back into it, she is gonna crave it bad for a long time and she'll continue craving for years to come but the cravings won't be as bad over time. If the with drawl symptoms continue to a point where it is bothersome to her the relapse is even more likely and should go to a rehab center she should also attend AA meetings to get support from those who are suffering too. Sometimes a psychiatrist is recommended because of the chemical change occurring in the brain. Antidepressants and anti anxiety pills are very effective in the process of quiting. I hope her and you the best of luck. I hope she licks this for good because death from alcohol is terrible and the effect the alcoholic has on the mentality of the people around is terrible. Alcohol is like possessing yourself with a demon and I hope a 100% recovery and NO relapses!!!!
2006-09-08 11:13:31 · answer #2 · answered by Sandra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Withdrawal time varies depending on the person. She's bound to be cranky, that's normal. I've been sober almost five years, and I wouldn't have been able to do it without A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous). Al-Anon might be able to help you, it's designed for those who have to deal with alcoholics.
GOOD LUCK! My entire first year sober sucked! That varies depending on the person as well. However, if she can make it through however long it takes her, it will be soooo worth it.
2006-09-08 11:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by cey12000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Okay, first, withdrawal is one word. And second, are you asking WHY it takes over your life, or HOW?It's a very addictive substance, that's WHY, and people get used to the feeling and it helps them hide from problems so they turn to it over and over. That's HOW.
I am trying to stop too, and my husband is helping me. You can be there for her, be her support, and make sure you have her back, and make sure she doesn't get ahold of it. It's never simple and I'm not trying to make it sound like it is. I'm sorry for your situation, and I wish you the best of luck.
2006-09-08 11:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by kitten lover3 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She should go through a proper rehab program to make sure she stays healthy in spirit and mind and body. Encourage her to go to AA maybe so she knows she's not alone.
2006-09-08 10:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alcohol doesn't take over ones life. One takes over alcohol.
2006-09-08 10:59:32 · answer #6 · answered by Yen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing wrong with a good drink. Why does she want to stop?
2006-09-08 11:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
alcoholics are alcoholics their entire lives, even after they stop drinking.
they can't stop drinking unless they WANT to stop drinking, no one can force them to. tell her to look into AA if she has in fact stopped, it has helped literally millions of people stay sober.
2006-09-08 10:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by banzai 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
because you let it,some people have no control and that's when the **** hits the fan
2006-09-08 10:58:04 · answer #9 · answered by jem 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋