Alcohol Abuse Advice

Alcohol Withdrawal Expectations

Once you have made the decision to stop drinking, your body needs time to adjust to the absence of the alcohol in its system that it has been used to. Lets take a look at what to expect during this time and how to handle some Alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Know that you can quite safely detox in the \’comfort\’ and privacy of your home. If at any time in the process you are worried about any experience or have had a negative experience in the past, please get help from your doctor or even a local alcohol support group. Punishing yourself for your habit with horrible withdrawals will not help you or those around you.

The first three days will probably be the worst. You can expect to feel anxious, irritable and restless and may have flu-like symptoms. Do not give up; in a week to ten days you will feel much better.

Alcohol includes a high sugar content and it is beneficial to replace this for the first few days. The best way to do this is by drinking fruit juice.

Alcohol disturbs your natural sleep patterns; if you can\’t sleep or wake after just a few hours, don\’t worry – this is quite normal and will right itself after a few weeks. Try learning some relaxation exercises.

Things you used to find interest in will return as the days pass. Take advantage of them to stay busy. See a movie or read a book if that\’s what you enjoy. Make sure to set little goals for yourself that with a little work you can reach. If you want to lose weight or quit smoking, save those goals for a later time as they are much harder to achieve. Your body should deal with only one thing at a time right now.

You may find the desire to discuss with people close to you what you are experiencing and feeling. If they seem to lack faith in you, don\’t be discouraged. Those around you also need time to adjust to your alcohol free choice just like you.

Stopping drinking will not solve all the problems that caused you to drink in the first place. Do not fall in to the trap of trying to tackle them all right away. After a while you will be in a better position to put your problems in to the proper perspective and can then begin to talk to someone like a counselor.

Beware of setting yourself up to drink again. Prepare in your mind what you will say if someone offers you a drink.

It is difficult to give up alcohol. AA has the motto \’one day at a time,\’ but with this in mind and keeping a positive outlook, you can keep your decision to be alcohol free.

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