", "This is my ninth day of sobriety. I am very happy that I am starting to see the bloating that alcohol caused dissipate. I already feel a sense of freedom from the alcohol. It takes about seven days for physical withdrawal symptoms to subside. The shakes have minimized. One very positive thing is that my blood pressure and heart rate have come down to just about normal. Today I went to the grocery store and I cannot believe how clear everything is getting, it's amazing how foggy life was. I am sure I put myself in danger by withdrawing myself, (heart palpitations, night sweats, general disorientation), but most symptoms outside of "craving" have subsided. ", "Today is day 12. CNS Drugs. Had to wash my sheets because they stunk from heavy withdrawals earlier this week. alcopop Graduate • • 5 Replies. Alcohol withdrawal. I called my doctor and she sent me to the ER for fluids and blood tests. Doctors can prescribe medications to reduce the likelihood of experiencing shakes and anxiety during alcohol withdrawal and they can also give you something to help you sleep., "I think the hardest part is the 24 to 48 hour period that I have. ", "I'm on day 12 of not drinking. ", "The physical effects of withdrawing are not so bad so far. Those who sought help from their healthcare providers and were given medications to alleviate their symptoms reported milder symptoms overall and seemed to experience those symptoms over shorter periods of time. "It's day 13 and I must say I feel terrific! Now my biggest struggle is just staying away from the first drink, but the more days that go by without it the less I feel like having it. Finally, I have moments of complete and utter anxiety. My anxiety is high and I hate it! Free Member. The physical symptoms are still there though diminished a bit. I remember feeling like I was going crazy and rolling around on my mattress in a dazed state of confusion and anxiety. I do still have that awful feeling like at any second I am going to go crazy. For most, the main symptom they have to deal with after eight days is craving for alcohol.. I felt transparent and embarrassed. Apparently I slept a lot and did not eat (I lost 10 lbs). Sometimes I'd call out things because I'd think someone was speaking to me, but there was no one there and my roommate determined I was having auditory hallucinations. Just stomach problems and anxiety mostly. Less shaky, but cannot sleep. I'm relieved but quite frankly surprised as I drink a lot more than some. I almost talked myself into 'just one more' several times, but somehow made it through. I have plans to get some yard work done so that will keep me busy. Convulsions maybe? The anxiety, sweats, and nausea in the morning have lessened a bit now. If the withdrawal symptoms persist for five days, many will give in and take a drink to get some relief. My skin is so dry and I have redness all around my mouth and nose. If physical symptoms continue after 11 days of abstinence, seek medical attention—those lingering symptoms are probably due to some other cause than alcohol withdrawal. J Clin Diagn Res. I spent what seemed like an eternity struggling with myself not to go and buy beer. ", "Today I had to miss work again because I didn't sleep again, I have had sweat pouring off me all day, I'm shaking so bad, and my chest is hurting so bad, I know if I drink it will go away, but then nothing gets better, I feel like I'm going to die right now. ", "I experienced severe withdrawal symptoms when I tried to quit. I still crave alcohol but it's more the mental side now. I may have to break out the glasses. Now I am shaking so bad I can barely type. ", "Well, somehow I made it through 3 days. ", "Still have all the usual symptoms that I've had before like shaking, insomnia, nightmares, muscle cramps and spasms, and night sweats. Ha ha! This is day 3 and I feel better, still no motivation and nervous. Weak at the knees, cold sweats and feeling anxious. Still, I get the cravings now and then. Prevalence and Correlates of Withdrawal‐Related Insomnia among Adults with Alcohol Dependence: Results from a National Survey. But if I don't stop I will lose my job. 6 Responses uberadtx. Finally the night sweats, shakes, and nausea are gone. I will not even go into the insomnia. I freak out and my heart races at every little noise in my home. Guilt, depressed, tired, nauseous. After that it got pretty easy for the next couple days. Didn't take much energy to get that into a glass from the tap. This is to let folks know that not everyone has severe physical symptoms. Ind Psychiatry J. (A delicious piña colada might have I actually sleep better now than when I was drinking. ", "On day 3 and not too bad. ", "I am now on day ten without the demon drink feeling just okay. My back hurts and my body is achy. I'm scared I've seriously damaged myself mentally. ", "I am on day 5 and constantly on the verge of tears. Confusion. ", "I can't eat or sleep, literally drenched the sheets last night. Some are able to return to normal sleep patterns after a few days, while others struggle with getting a good night's sleep long after they quit drinking. Didn't sleep great last night but tonight will be good. Almost 8,000 responses were gathered to the question, "What were your toughest withdrawal symptoms and how did you cope?" When I quit a few weeks ago it lasted like 8 days. I got two hours sleep then woke up with a nightmare, lay staring at the ceiling until morning. Best night's sleep in some time. I have headaches often and I also have weird and bad dreams. Sweats and shakes are gone but I've had such a horrible headache might check in with a doctor because I do have a brain aneurysm. Night sweats and no sleep other than that no real problems. but have noticed a definite improvement in the past week. This sucks.". I didn't sleep well and sweated all night. ", "My first few days were horrible, like the worst flu I have ever experienced. I am much calmer, anxiety has subsided, stomach better, have an appetite, and sleeping 8 hours without waking up at 4 a.m. Has also helped with the depression too, although that's a separate issue. There were others that made me face harsh realities. ", "The shakes aren't that noticeable and my anxiety/chest pain has gone but my pupils are huge! I get sleepy at 7PM and then am awake all night. The sweating cold then hot. "I'm feeling fantastic. I just got my first morning sleep at 6:30 a.m. today. ", "By day 5 I started exercising, and by day seven I cranked the intensity up from there. The power of being sober is almost overwhelming and calming, a new me, like the me of 35 years ago only a lot older on the outside but feeling sunny on the inside. As you have seen through days 1 through 5 of alcohol abstinence, sleep plays a big role in withdrawal. ", "I think I've seriously damaged my brain. Lots of time on my hands I used to spend drinking. I feel like trying to exercise really helps with the anxiety and sleeplessness. Identification and Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome. 5  For most people, after a week of abstinence, the main symptom they have to face is craving for alcohol. I'm so exhausted, though, and nauseated, I would probably get sick if I had a drink. I am feeling better than I have in a while, a long while. Wednesday was the first big test for refusing alcohol. I recently started working as Head of Marketing with HSM and decided to get into character by giving this a go for the first quarter of this year. ", "Feeling better. It was tough to do that without my right-hand man, Mr. Coors. I still feel groggy and confused at times but at other times moments of extreme clarity. Feels like the mild flu. ", "What finally helped me with withdrawal was exercise. The withdrawals are long gone, just insomnia. Been sleeping really good. One margarita may contain 300 calories or more—mostly from sugar. I can't imagine that I won't have a bad withdrawal given the high volume of alcohol I've been consuming on a daily basis. ", "I am on day 53 of sobriety and I don't remember ever feeling so incredible. ", "It's day 25 for me and I hope it helps someone to know the physical stuff will pass. "Feel a lot stronger, eating healthy and keeping up with everything. I chose alcohol and I really questioned how difficult it would be for me. ", "Now 10 days without cannabis or alcohol my mind has never felt sharper I have started swimming and going to the gym and never felt better. 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