Ive been drinking about of vodka everyday for about 6 weeks now, and today ive decided Ive got to stop. I think im having withdrawal symptoms im very anxiousness my heart rate has increased. How long do withdrawal symptoms normally last
2006-11-27 08:01:44 · 10 answers · asked by Blade 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
bmac is absolutely correct. You can go into seizures, which could be fatal, during withdrawal and the symptoms can last for days, not just hours. You can also have delirium tremens, which is shakes and hallucinations. This can last up to 5 days and can be fatal as well.
GET YOURSELF TO A HOSPITAL AND INTO A DETOX WARD IF POSSIBLE!!!!!!!
If there are no vacancies in a detox ward or you can't afford it, at the very least, get a friend to stay with you, so there will be someone to call for help if needed.
Yes, call the AA hotline....it works!!!
Best of luck to you.
2006-11-27 08:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by pessimoptimist 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If its been one week since your last drink then I don't think you will experience any physical symptoms. By the way, these might include, heavy sweating, hands shaking, anxiety attacks, and DT's. For a while when I stopped drinking I thought I could see mice or rats out of the corner of my eye. When I turned my head there was nothing there. Now that you have stopped you might think about getting a 'relaxation tape' to help you unwind. Or join a yoga class. The stresses of life are still there and you'll need a way to help you cope with them. You could also attend a few meetings of AA to see if they might help. Congratulations! You've made a decision that will change your life for the better.
2016-03-28 21:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't mention the amount that you have been drinking daily, but I STRONGLY advise you get yourself to an emergency room. You could go into shock or start having DTs without assistance. You may be at the stage where you need chemical assistance (Librium, etc)
I already don't like the way the heart increase sounds.
Call a cab, get to the hospital.
2006-11-27 08:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the level of alcohol you drank. Your body has to completely detox before the symptoms will go away.
Drink A LOT of water, this will help cleanse your system. You may want to go to the doctor and ask for some anti-anxiety meds, like ativan, to ease the anxiety while you are going through this.
Good luck to you!! You are doing the right thing, stick with it!!!
2006-11-27 08:06:34 · answer #4 · answered by Kailey 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get some tables from your Doctor and tell him why you need them,that should do the trick,but the question you should be asking is"Why am i drinking vodka everyday".
2006-11-27 20:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by live life 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need some one with you to go thro this safely
i no this sounds wong but if you are alone and you get the screamers/dts the safest thing to do would be to drink alcohol
iv been reading your other questions and im worryd about you
mate dont let this drag you down you can get over this
2006-11-27 08:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by ste l 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to be hospitalized urgently for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms.
Please see the web pages for more details on Alcohol withdrawal.
2006-11-28 01:38:59 · answer #7 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
be ready for a couple of crappy days,get yourself checked by a doctor to be on the safe side. your going to be lying on the sofa ,feeling sick and not eating. make sure you drink plenty of water. your going to feel like puking make sure you have fluids in your stomach to bring up. you might have this for 3 days. i had my fill of drink binging and feel a lot better for stopping.
2006-11-27 08:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
been there and done it
It can be cured on your own but it is a lot easier
if you have someone there to help
when pressure gets to much breath slowly and say to yourself you can do it and do not let anything else distract you
good luck to you
if you want any help
email me I will do what ever I can
2006-11-27 08:09:53 · answer #9 · answered by SH1T 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wholeheartedly agree call your local alcoholics anonymous hotline someone will be able to help you get thru this
2006-11-27 08:09:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋