I have been dirinking every weekend at least for the last 10 years,and I would get drunk.I just tried to quit but had anxiety and I coulden't figure out why,I had a drink and I feel much better and relaxed,as a matter a fact i'm having some beer right now. I can't quit,I need to be tied up by force for that.
on the first day i quit i got major shakes but what i did was bought a can of strong lager (9%) and sipped on it throughout the day - probably a couple small gulps an hour. the next day the shakes had decreased and i bought a can of ordinary strength lager and drunk that very very slowly throughout the day. the day after that the shakes were gone!
same thing here with the shakes my doter tells me its become of nerve damage and it would most lightly never go away, they put me on Valium to deal with my dts when i was in the hospital
im glad you are better you really seem like a nice person
I havent been drinking heavily for very long. ONly 2 months. But i was drinking everyday for these 2 months around 20units (UK) a day - equivalent of 10 pints of beer. I stopped yesterday and don't have a problem with craving but am wondering if its dangerous for me stop so suddenly even though ive only been drinking like this for 2 months...? Do i need to worry about seizures or anything?
@ned262626 The shakes are probably the most common side effect of alcohol waining from one's system.. I'd get the shakes the morning after even just one night of heavy drinking.
Thanks for the commentary,,,,,,You Know Exactly what your talking about!! I never knew why I got the anxiety. It makes sooooo much more sense. My doctor told me that is was because of my drinking,,,,,but never could explain why,,,,Thanks Again.
i got the shakes then dts for about a week when i had a minor stroke which i never new nothing about,tillmonths after i had a brain scan cos my balance was off speach slury,you must get help coming of drink its realy hell,and i wish any one trying all the best i actualy got of lucky,i know people who have died,and dts no way theyre not funny,15 months sober now and yea lucky i got an addictions councilor.
i have been sober for 12 days now... my legs feel like pins or needles or like i have electricity in them.. is that normal? if so how long will that last?
I have a female roomate that is 55 yrs old..she's tall and very thin..she eats like a bird..she sleeps alot..she's also a clean freak.(Big time) she even irons her bed when she puts on new clean sheets..She drinks vodka all day long..she'll take a shot of vodka then she'll chase it down with unsweeten Kool Aid..when she is drunk she talks alot about her past (childhood mostly) i don't know how to help her..talking don't do it.she is also on disability..she has naropathy in her feet due to vodka
alcohol is as suppresant that shuts down your nervous system you have a reaction of say coming too when you quit central nervous system is awakening also its full of sugar and your having sugar withdrawls as well you can have seizures and go into shock, alcohol is the most likely drug that will kill you in withdrawl even more than heroin withdrawl .4 years sober 4 me .
@forestskog. Dude, I'm happy that you're alive and have another shot at life. I'm doing well 141 days sober so far. It feels great to be in recovery. Just doing my 12 step program and staying focused.
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Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens. About a year ago, I prayed to God to help me straighten out my life and get sober. August 5th, 2010, I fell asleep drunk behind the wheel and smashed my truck into a palm tree. I was arrested. Luckily, I didn't kill anyone. Needless to say, I think God heard me. Today I'm 118 days sober and in recovery.
this is a great video...thank u, that is sooooooo true when the anxiety kicks in. i was a huge mess for the first 6 months of not drinking. I didnt know if i was coming or going, hungry or thristy, happy or sad, cant remember what i did 5 seconds ago, and the insomnia LOL im still working on that after a year
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I am a binge drinker , i have not drank for 6 weeks but at the weekend whent on a two day binge and a little on monday night,i am now experiencing acute anxiety fear and uncomfortable feelings in my body, i have no energy but i know if i just sit it thru it will go but this hangover has lasted ages it is now nearly wednesday,i wish i was dead im so depressed.I wish i had sleeping pills. ALCOHOL IS THE WORST DRUG OF ALL BEWARE!!and u r not alone.xx
Delerium Tremens is another thing nobody warns you about. Basically you cant sleep for days after you stop, you get hallucinations of spiders crawling about, things on the ceiling. You see people that arent there. You also hear things that arent there , and if its full blown ( I wasnt) you think these things are real. You carry on down that road and you will be full blown physcosis. If you are going through withdrawal, get medical help , immediately. Dont be embarrased to do so.
What happends eventually is that you can become physically addicted to alcohol. It starts off with a "hair of the dog" to combat the anxiety and sooner or later your body will actually ache, your bones will ache, you will get panic attacks and possibly seizures. If you have a couple of drinks this goes away - for a while. I've been sober for a good while now, and looking back at it it seems like someone was playing a trick on me. Theres actually no need to drink.
Thank You.I made the call and I'm going to get help.I'm very afraid.I was sober for 14 years and then my Mom and Dad died and my husband left me and I started drinking again. It has been 5 years and I'm so afraid.
Wow, you're a beautiful, intelligent, interesting woman. I'm glad the pills helped you get off the alcohol and didn't leave you addicted to the pills. That's always a risk. But you seem to have handled it very well. Good for you. Stay healthy.
ha, i almost went and got some JD last nite after 2 fuckin years of not boozing it up, today i was supose to go to a cookout but didn't want to becasue of the booze and my fuckin social anxiety, so instead of drinking last nite i beat my fists into my head until i was dizzy and fell asleep in my hallway! nice life huh, fuck it, everyday a struggle, mabey i'll just pack up and leave and go hike the appilation trail or something, i love youtube cause you can say this shit and nobody knows you!
@thriller79 I am no expert, but to me, the fact that that you chose not to put yourself in compromising situation, well, you should be damn proud of yourself. I hope your one day at a time eventually becomes easier for you.
@krstnlhjt as i write i am drinking a fucking beer! mabey if i saw this ealier i wouldn't have gone out for the booze, sorry friend but failed, nothing to be proud of here, just need to relax. been beating my fucking head to much! hey whats worse giving yourself minor concusions everytime you get stresses or catching a buzz, thats what i've been asking myself," was a long damn struggle,now time for relief, ani't gonna go down the same path again, but i'll be there next time we speak.",
The hippie hippie shakes" doo doo doo, My dad would sing this old song every time he'd need a beer to calm the shakes, he died last year of seriousis of the liver, he had a sense of humor about it I guess. =(
My problem is that don't drink that much so I get drunk. It's more of a constant mild numbing that I seem to be after. I always think it'll make me relaxed but it's just anxiety. I don't think I'm an alcoholic, just have a problem with drink.
I went to an AA meeting and it was really interesting. I think I should go again for motivation.
I'm 27, have been drinking beer, and liquor (not always together) for atleast 5 days a week for 7-8 years now. I went on a crazy ass binge last week for 6 days. I drank all day and night, couldn't pass out, so I just started drinking again at 7am and could drink 20 bud lights till 3am. All of this while only eating like 10 chips and half a cheeseburger. On the last day I just said screw this I'm done. My head was killing me, my heart was about to jump outta my chest(don't drink FourLoko).
@fosterized Here's a short list of the excitement that lay in store for you if you continue drinking alcohol. Bear in mind you already have 7 years experience. 1. Nutritional deficiencies 2. Red face, flushed skin 3. Memory impairment that will knock you into the next room 4. Serious brain fog 5. Liver and gut protrusion 6. Serious neuron damage 7. This one is the icing on the cake: Psychosis. Psychosis is real. You see and hear things that no one else does. Think about it.
@manque15 I recently started drinking again and I didn't get an allergic reaction. I had a half pint of vodka. I was confused why I didn't. The next day I started again and after 2 hours or so I started having the same reaction. I am not Asian or taking any medication. I can literally say I can have a tablespoon of beer and get a reaction. Heart racing, head throbbing, blood pressure behind my head..shallow breathing, vomiting. I don't know what can be the problem.
@manque15 I dont mean to doubt your story here...... But many people think alcoholism is from a night out with a few too many and a few laughs and a little loss of co-ordination... Alcoholism is going out. Getting blind and needing a bloody guide dog to get home!!!!! I have had many blackouts from drinking... And I HATE being an alcoholic But its a habbit my body must feed off now!!!!! I am 4 days off the sauce now and I am withdrawing badly but no one knows about it... hopefully i dont coma!!!
@DjTommyKx If you get the shakes, and they get strong, it's a good idea to keep some very diluted alcohol around. If you mix an ounce (a shot glass) per quart of water, it can keep you from having a seizure without getting you off and running on another drunk binge.
It's not failure to have just a little alcohol when coming off a lot of alcohol. It's safer.
If you have a shot per quart every three or four hours, you ease yourself off the alcohol.
Can I just say that it's really nice to be able to hear from people who know what it feels like to come off the grog. I am desperate to stop drinking...but the physicality of withdrawal is driving me nuts...I just don't seem to be able to manage it. I have to drink to calm my nerves, but end up making things worse. I need help and pretty damn quickly or I'm scared I'll go under. Thank you for the video.
@pmchapman28 Hi...only I advice that I can give anyone is one day at a time or in my case it was one hour at a time, I know its an AA cliche but really, thats exactly what it boils down to...step by step
@pmchapman28 & HVChemical...... I experienced som pretty bazzare shit..... there is hope for you still yet.... To abruptly stop drinking out of no where is gonna make you go insane and fear for your life.. I have had the DT's atleast over 15 times....as of now I am only drinking beer.... trust me dont just stop out of no where ... it can kill you...instead binge ... drinking only beer... and your best bet .. get prescribed vallium...aka diazapam or something like that that shit works great!!!!!!
@pmchapman28 it is obvious that you want help and you want to change. This is the first and most important step you can take toward healing and wholeness. Congratulations!! Just continue to watch and listen to videos of people who have had real life experiences with this toxic substance called Ethyl Alcohol. Read from "chemistry" websites that explain what happens in your brain and body, and finally, don't buy into the lies that alcohol is "fun" or "comical". It isn't. It is pure misery.
@pmchapman28 Get some xanax or vailum to come off. it will make it very easy. also, find the reasons why you drink and work through them. I drink a bottle of red wine a day and I am struggling. write me a private message if you want to talk
@JBLAKIE1 um they are not antidepressants, they are mild tranquilizers that helps with withdrawal symptoms. do your home work Jack!! P.S. you only use these pills for the first 3 days
I quit drinking just yesterday, I cannot sleep, I have bad dreams that wake me up about every hour, I am shaky, it's even hard to just type this up. I am anxious, I cannot sit still for long, I pace a lot. I can't concentrate on much of anything, I just keep thinking about how terrible I feel. I sweat a lot, mostly while I'm sleeping, that's another reason I have my insomnia. This is so difficult, how long did your symptoms last? I don't know how long I can bare this, I just feel so helpless.
@HVChemical I know exactly how you feel and all I can tell you is what I said to pmchapman: the only advice that I can give anyone is one day at a time or in my case it was one hour at a time, I know its an AA cliche but really, that's exactly what it boils down to...step by step
@HVChemical I hope you are doing better a week later. A week makes a HUGE difference. God, those night sweats, shakes and horrific dreams. I've been through it. I went stupidly cold turkey off of a liter of whiskey a day on my own. I got lucky...VERY lucky not to go into DT's. I have a cousin who as we speak is in detox for heroin, he just went into hour 28. As if life isn't already a living Hell, he lost his wife, newborn child, house, job, car and even his cellphone. In a matter of HOURS.
@Grantrus71 I agree a week does make a huge difference when you stop drinking alcohol. And going cold turkey can be dangerous because of the influx of NMDA and the time it takes to "rebuild" GABA (two key neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate the central nervous system). Dreams can be wicked and the insomnia is almost unbearable. And that t.v. commercial that implores people to JUMP aboard the "love train" while everyone is holding a beer and laughing. So sad!
How's it going so far? Symptoms usually last for for about 72 hours after your last drink - can be more or less based on the amount you were consuming. Because alcohol is an autonomic system depressant, the withdrawal will have the opposite effect and cause hyperactivity - which is why you sweat, feel anxious, and have crazy dreams. Stay strong.
@HVChemical iv been trying to quit and i get the xact same symptoms, i drank last nite because i could not deal. i am missing a benifit as i speak for my best friends dad and former boss because there is free beer
@HVChemical it is normal biochemically...ive had nightmares really acute ones...cold sweats...depends on how long you have been drinking...but you have to detox...drink lots of water...and sleep....if you are not feeling hungry eat chips...DONT BE ANXIOUS TO GET A DRINK TO SO CALL CALM...YOU WILL END UP DRINKING AGAIN...REMEMBER BEAR IT THROUGH I GUARANTEE YOU WILL NOT DIE ..
@HVChemical Depending on how much you've been drinking, you should really seek medical help. Alcohol withdrawal can lead to seizures, strokes, or death.
@HVChemical It's a year since you wrote this comment. How are you now? Apperently running and cardio excersises is as strong as Prozac! I hope you stayed sober.
Hey. Anyone who reads this: try exercise, either running or the gym. Just turned 24, time to get my life back on track. Exercise helps so much get rid of the nervous energy. All the best people.
hey party people. cigarettes kill TEN TIMES AS MANY PEOPLE as alcohol. so you guys are good to go. you can DRINK YOUR ASSES OFF, just dont fucking smoke!!
I was drinking a 1.75 liter, half gallon and high gravity lager every day when i detoxed the first time and the worst part for me was the hallucinations and they lasted for days. at first it was full on but the days after when i was in rehab it was infecting my daily conscious, everything was unsettling because i saw holes in everything and the holes had bugs or something moving in them.. HORRIBLE, litterally a waking nightmare
After the horrible dt's I also experienced HORRENDOUS night/daymares for like a week and a half straight when I finally could sleep. They were so disturbing that I almost didnt even want to try and sleep...seemed like every insecurity I ever had was succesfully tapped into in these nightmares. Just felt like I needed to take a shower after some of them. downright disturbing shit!!!
I LOVE YOUR VIDEO! I completely feel for everything you have said and i totally understand how difficult it is! Thank you for being so open. I know talking about it helps too!
well im pretty damn sure now it's not the alcohol,that might be what is causing the problem but my mom is diabetic and yesterday I had a pretty sever attack like I've been feeling before I drank only this time I had drank like six and felt okay until bam the horrible feeling came back. She took my blood sugar and said it was so low I shouldn't be able to stand let alone be conscious. So im going to the doctor as soon as possible. Thanks for caring ^-^
no I drink usually about a 12 pack of beer a day, and have for years. I wake up everyday feeling a little yucky but not real bad and thats it I don't feel hung over really but now im gettting this horrible feeliing every day like the dts and it doesn't go away untill I start drinking again but then I still feel weird not like before when im drinking. it's been like 6 days now and Im getting scared. Ive been a drunk for like 5 years and have never felt this way.
I can give you this advice but I'm sure you already know it yourself...you have to stop, now, if you can, before any more damage is done! These symptoms will only get worse...also go see a doctor to make sure there is no underlying problem...
the longer you are used to so much alcohol, the worse withdrawal tends to be. a natural sedative in our brain is known as GABA-- alcohol replaces this, and if you drink too much, your brain will respond by not producing GABA in normal doses. when the alcohol is gone, there is little to no GABA to slow down the firing nervous system.
if you cannot feel normal after a few drinks, it means you'll need a safe detox with medication. tapering off is tough for alcoholics.
@EdudLufetips thanks for the advice, I went to a doctor like a month ago and was diagnosed as having very high anxiety and depression. So now im on anti depressants. I told her all about what you are talking about and she asked me several questions and basically said im borderline and need to cut back.
@EdudLufetips a little as far as the main symptoms I went back for the follow up and now im on double the dose. As far as not wanting to drink not really I lovvve drinking and thats gonna be hard to cut down. But I've been managing to break my normal cycle and drink about 1/3 less so far.
Im still confused I thought withdrawl symtoms only happend if you quit cold turkey for awhile. Why am I starting to feel them everyday? Is that just the progression of alcoholism or what?
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I think you're right about the source of anxiety in newly sober people, but I also believe there is a true biochemical thing going on. It takes awhile for the chemistry in the brain/body to adjust - the chemical inbalance is usually treated with an anti-depresant to relieve some of the symptoms such as anxiety. In time some level out completely and others may need to continue on meds that are treating what may be an underlying cause of their addiction
that's exactly what's going on. alcohol replaces our natural sedative- GABA. when you get used to so much booze, your brain realizes it doesn't need GABA to keep your nervous system even. this is why the symptoms of alc. withdrawal are related to an overexcited CNS- anxiety, insomnia, panic, seizures, delirium. doctors treat this with anxiolytics such as benzos because they also replace GABA, but last in the system longer so your brain slowly adjusts--
am trying to give up i get bad headaches feels like my hart is jumping throu my chest i get edgy and jumpy i hate it wish i never started it aint worth it
For me the anxiety is the worst part and just that general nasty feeling where everything seems dazed. Also the confusion and racing heart. I just really hope that after I get over this I don't start up again, because it's really not worth it...
I am going through the withdrawal as i'm typing this. IT IS THE WORST THING EVER!! My heart pounds, my body shakes, my head is filled with horrible paranoia, i can't see properly, I've got the runs, I can't keep anything inside and it JUST FEELS LIKE DYING.
Could you share your story why you decided to quit drinking? and how the poeple around you helped you?? I find your video helpful, I am trying to research this problem so that I may better approach a specific person.
well which brings the main point about alcohol...no matter who u are and what u think...alcohol will make u feel very damn good at the time..but abuse it ...it will turn around and rape u in ur fucking asshole untill u die...so dont drink everydamn day...i tried that and got my ass kicked so damn hard i would think not to drink ne more..if ur an alcoholic and its power is unavoidable..i would advise not to have ne money...mite just be the best way..i know not haveing money kept me from it alot
sounds like me.I suggest you only drink around your wife to keep you in check.I got myself to only drink a six pack a day.bought it daily as i went.but last week the old me came back out of nowere for 4 nonstop crazy days.old habbits creep back i quess.sooner or latter.
my biggest problem is I live alone and work nights, so there is nothing else to do at 3 a.m. but drink when i get off work. No one to talk to so I drink because even lonliness and boredom are fun when I drink. I wish I could stop and enjoy life again. every major problem i have is caused by alcohol
being alone with a problem of such magnitude is scary enough. I think you are quite brave to admit that you have a problem and what triggers you to drink. Reaching out and building a support group for oneself who lives alone and have odd hours, is near impossible. Learning to be comfortable in one's own company and finding other recreations sounds like something both you and I can do to self-improve.
i know what youre going through. i noticed i was drinking alone in college when i was living alone and studying all day. the loneliness and boredom take over and you think a beer or two would be nice right now, not hurting anyone.
after a while i was drinking much more and still by myself in my apartment. wanted to stop but they dont call it 'being hooked' for nothing. i spent days trying to recover from binges instead of studying and rather quickly the road becomes a dark one. booze is bad
Same thing happened to me. Started University/college at 20. Drinking was completely acceptable/we all did it. But I began to do what you did - mainly because of boredom and lonliness. By 23 was wrecked most days, EVERY DAY was a hangover. Just turned 24, and come to realise this. Notched down my drinking too just the weekend, however still get horrible withdrawal feelings - only way to beat them is to realise it is withdrawal. Running helps also!
@uklapazz Everyone must make their own personal decision whether to stop drinking and it sounds like you are going to continue. But please allow me to share my experience. NOTHING gets better in life as I continued to drink alcohol. The byproduct of the chemical ethyl, acetaldehyde, damages the brain and the body cells in catastrophic ways no matter if you drink one sip or a whole case. Amount doesn't matter. As long as the chemical is present, the lure will be overwhelming to continue.
thats my problem! i work nights and when i come home- my girlfriend is ready for bed, and i get bored- so there is nothing to do but drink and watch TV/movies...
That is my prob too, I work nights so all I do is come home and drink and watch tv. I started 6 years ago and am just now getting to the point where im starting to get the dts at work before I get home. If I were you Id slow down and just drink on occasion or you'll become an alcoholic like me.
I drank for 20 years and for the last year I drank at least a pint of seagrams gin plus a couple 24 oz beers to chase it every day, plus at least one 24 oz every day before work. I've had pancreatitis twice and seizures once, plus my blood pressure shot up to 237 / 145 during d.t.'s. I stopped for a couple months, but I just don't like life sober and now drink beer often, but liquor only around once a month or so. I'm scared to death of the withdrawals again
oh my god the withdrawl from boozahol is so bad i have almost thrown myself infront of a car just to stop the shaking, paranoia, stomach pains, puking, shits, insomnia, feeling hot and cold at the same time which is weird to say the least, if you are thinking of going on a bender, please make sure its not for more than a week or so coz you will wish to god and your mummy that you hadn't, thats all i have to say on the situation, even after all that i still cant stop myself from repeating it all
Guys, I'm an alcoholic - a happy one - I haven't drank for a long time. If you have a desire to stop drinking, get yourself along to your local AA meeting and give that a try.
It was the only thing that worked for me, and it does work, if you put the effort in and keep an honest, open, and willing mind.
My father was an alcoholic. However, people born in the 1920's, 1930's grew up when alcohol and cigarettes were the in thing. They used to give cigs to troops heading off to beat the germans and the japanese in WWII. All the movies and tv shows in the 50's and 60's glorified smoking and drinking. I will speak for myself here, but I feel like I am a victim of marketing, advertising and what I grew up around during the late 60's and 70's. Thanks for reading. Peace!
i use alcohol for depression. alcohol is all thats safe. i dont trust people. i stay in isolation and drink because its the only thing that makes sense. i will die this way
I've been drinking since I was 17. I'm 33 now. Drinking was never an issue. I thought it was normal because I grew up seeing everyone I know drink. Now, after all these years, I came to realize that alcohol is not cool. I don't have children yet, but when I do I sure wouldn't want them to see me drink or be under the influence. Now, I'm trying to stop drinking and i'm having a hard time doing so. I'm sick. I'm an alcoholic. I always thought I was in control, I was wrong. Time to get help.
@robg951: I'm really sorry about your situation. I started at 15 and managed to stop at 16. The withdrawals are hell, but you can beat it. Don't give up hope!
@robg951 Same, except for im 22 now and been gradually drinking heavier and heavier since i was about 17 to where now Im realizing im dependant on it, I drink like 5 days a week and can handle a lot of booze now. I'm scared. Its a problem. What did you do to stop? How are you doing now? Did you go cold turkey?
@robg951 hey if you dont mind me asking how is it going with the non drinking? I quit 2 months ago and feeling finally pretty good. like you i never had a problem till about 2 years ago then spiralled downward amazingly fast. I hope I have caught this just before i finally tumble off the cliff. Being hospitalized for 3 days after a binge was a serious wake up.
I have two alcoholic nephews. Both of them had severe social anxiety way before they ever had a drink. Always like that since kids. They liked the booze because for the first time in their lives they did not have anxiety.
The trouble is they used that for a anti anxiety medication.
They used more and more and more.
I wonder if they would have been put on ant-anxiety meds when younger if they would ever have turned to the bottle for help.
its horrible i hate been addicted, started drinking at 18 and at 23 still addicted, i have anxiety and depression i leave the house maybe 3 times a week these days. sometimes i think its easier to just drink.
@MrBibi86 I also started at 18. I'm 23 now as well. probably leave the house about exactly the same amount of days each week, but I have been dry for 16 days now. I think about drinking every night. The first 2 weeks are hell, but it gradually feels better and you have to have people around you for support. You can do it. :)
the anxiety is not because we don't have something that helps us cope with society.
the anxiety is physical. alcohol depresses your nervous system, and it replaces our natural inhibitory chemicals (gaba, etc). without alcohol, there is autonomic nervous system overstimulation. this causes the 'shakes' and anxiety and can even result in deadly seizures and delirium.
feel ya bro. went a year without it and just recently picked it back up again...any tips on staying on the straight and narrow? i keep a journal to log my thoughts down to the minute about how i feel emotionally physically and mentally, concerning drinking. it helps put things in perspective. if you haven't tried it give it a shot.
the withdrawal is dangerous and easily treatable. why go through it when it can be cured? certain meds (benzos) will be prescribed for a short period of time to provide a safe and smooth recovery. thats better than risking a seizure that may cause permanent brain damage.
What type of doctor do you go to about alcoholism? What do you tell them? I'm here because I'm an alcoholic? I've been trying to quit for over 5 years so I'm open to anything. This is my last time trying before I give up and die of it.
you call emergency care.. in the united states it's 911. whatever country you are in, you call the emergency services. an ambulance will come if you can't make it to the ER. you tell them you're an alcoholic trying to stop... they've seen it many times so they know what to do.
these are emergency medicine doctors and they will sedate you enough so that you are not at risk of seizure. if your withdrawal is very severe, you will be transferred to intensive care and treated by ICU doctors.
and dont worry. if you are really wanting to quit, you wont have to stay in the hospital. they will give you about 7 days of medicine (benzodiazepines- probably valium or ativan) that make the withdrawal very easy and safe.
the easy part is the withdrawal if you get help from doctors. the hard part is staying off of it and getting back to life. if you're serious about quitting, get treated for withdrawal first and then get treated for the underlying reason why you became an alcoholic.
Hrm... I don't think I can be cured of the "reason" I am an alcoholic through anything other than literal change in my life. I drink because I'm not who I want to be and am not who I was before. No one can change that other than myself, IMO.
Actually, I have thought about this lately... I really don't care about alcohol or any other drug at all... I am just a super-intensive goal-oriented over achiever and if I can't say I'm the best at the end of the day... it bothers me...>>>>
... I also just realized tonight that.... I am basically an alcoholic because I decided I was and told people I was. I used to drink just the same and lived fine and no one thought anything of it. One day, I decided that this was a vice and not a trait...... I'm not saying that I'm going to choose to embrace it but.... I know people who live like this and do fine because they don't care and don't reject themselves...>>>>
what's your definition of 'fine?' because someone functions as an alcoholic does not make them fine. your liver eventually fails, which is a slow and painful death. your pancreas will give out, and all of your other organs will suffer from this. your central nervous system will go insane. you get no REM sleep, which is essential for restoration. you may have became an alcoholic because of psychological reasons, but it eventually destroys you physically.
I think the actual fact of the matter is that I got too caught up in the world of morality and trying to be "perfect..." AKA the Christian world... as I live in the U.S....... Many, many, many, many successful people live everyday the way I live and accept themselves and their lifestyle.... I chose to judge myself very harshly and then somehow *became* an "alcoholic" even though I have lived like this on and off for many years.
It is more in the way I view and judge myself. End.
I did and am doing the same thing the whole perfect christian thing as well except my addiction isn't to alcohol. I think we judge ourselves harshly but everytime I tell myself that I also tell myself I can't be to light on myself.........ahh its craziness
It's best to wean yourself off if you can, drink a little less each day, then drink every few days then quit entirely. Hard to do since you might get the urge to just get really drunk one day but best if you can work it.
Thank you for the personal experiences. I am sure that anyone that watches this video will learn from it. I am now 31 on and I think that I pretty much drank through out my 20s and realized that it really got me no where in life. I do like a beer now and then, but changed my priorities so it is not the first thing on the list anymore.
thank you.....im a real alcoholic, i've been clean and sober for a little over six months, watching vids and reading stories like this is what helps keep me sober.....i dont ever wanna go to the withdrawal symptoms EVER again.......
I stopped drinking a month ago (heavy-weight alco), and the hand tremor was a major problem. Then i started taking 5mg of diazepam (Valium) in the morning and it worked like a charm.
The shakes is called brain damage! way to fuck up your nerves. it will never go away, nerve damage is forever. alcohol mimics a neurotransmitter called gabba which is responsible for regulating muscle movements such as YOUR HEART! When your brain is getting a habitual flow of alcohol eventually it slows production of the neurotrans gabba, so stopping alcohol cold turkey when you are a a heavy habitual user, is very uncomfortable, and often times even fatal.
The woman in the video is absolutely correct. When we stop drinking all of a sudden are nevous system goes into overdrIve because it is no longer being supressed by the effects of alcohol. Thats why we will often feel a heightened sense of anxiety aswell as a range of unpleasant physical sensations such as itching and burning.
I am speaking english, learn to fucking learn things, you waste of skin. If you cannot except the fact that alcohol fucks up your brain, then by all means keep depending on it. good riddance.
i have started to experience horrendous withdrawal symtoms following my heavy drinking binges . I often go for weeks without a drink but then i will get bored and go on 7-10 day long drinking binge . i always intend to stop after 2 or 3 days but then ill feel ill and so i continue on drinking. When i finally do stop the withdrawl symtoms are horrendous and im in so much pain that i vow never to drink again. But ialways do. Hhelp
so . . . don't you think you should stop drinking? I know this is an easy thing to say, but you have not even stopped to consider my history. I was in the same boat and i am kicking myself in the ass for not realizing that stopping was not a need, but a must. and i will never forgive myself for the unrepairable damage i did to my emotional state, and my body. my quality of life has taken a blow from my excessive drinking.
To detox (if you are not in DT. DT is not just the shakes) Drink as much fluid as you can. I mean LOTS. If you are seeing things that are no there you better call a doc.
I get so much anxiety and confusion like I'm a minute away from psychosis all the time, but then it goes away. I've never had shakes except one time which could've been something else. I'd stop drinking altogether if there was any effective treatment.
i get withdrawals after a weekend of drinking. i just endure it, it usually peaks for 2 days or so then gradually wears off- but there is effective treatment. it seems like your case is more than mild, and a doctor-guided benzo treatment can make your life easier. the bliss of a healthier life free of drinking or a return to moderation is to die for and not worth striving for.
I get the most terrifying morning after symptoms...i feel i am going to stop breathing..my throat closes up...then i stay dry for a week and feel great...then i go out to celebrate...sad or what?
Spent 2 years in Iraq then went on a 100 day absolute drunken bender. Was shocked at how bad shape I was in mentally after "only" 100 days. I quit. Took Xanax for a week. Anxiety rushing all over yes. BUT I learned when I quit smoking 7 years ago the ONE thing that absolutely works for me is working out. Specifically lifting weights. NOT body builder stuff just getting the anxious energy OUT of your body. Really. Try it! NOT too much just 30 mins in beginning. Amazing how that helps mentally
the "shakething" (not everyone get it) its because alcohol imitates a hormone called "gaba" gaba controls the muscles and keeps them calm when you dont get anything to drink most alcoholics loses control over their muscles or even get epileptic :p
I spent the past 7 years partying HARD. over the past 2 and a half years, i stopped partying so much (coke, weed, pills, alcohol, etc.) socially and began just drinking heavily. It came to the point about a month ago where i knew i had lost control of my life and was drinking myself away. I quit cold turkey (had about 3 rough days) and started working out again (i hadnt worked out since i started binge drinking). Working out allowed me to quit drinking as well. hope everything is well with you!
I have been dirinking every weekend at least for the last 10 years,and I would get drunk.I just tried to quit but had anxiety and I coulden't figure out why,I had a drink and I feel much better and relaxed,as a matter a fact i'm having some beer right now. I can't quit,I need to be tied up by force for that.
repoman174 1 month ago
on the first day i quit i got major shakes but what i did was bought a can of strong lager (9%) and sipped on it throughout the day - probably a couple small gulps an hour. the next day the shakes had decreased and i bought a can of ordinary strength lager and drunk that very very slowly throughout the day. the day after that the shakes were gone!
stoxocube18 1 month ago
same thing here with the shakes my doter tells me its become of nerve damage and it would most lightly never go away, they put me on Valium to deal with my dts when i was in the hospital
im glad you are better you really seem like a nice person
Dru9Storec0wb0y 2 months ago
I havent been drinking heavily for very long. ONly 2 months. But i was drinking everyday for these 2 months around 20units (UK) a day - equivalent of 10 pints of beer. I stopped yesterday and don't have a problem with craving but am wondering if its dangerous for me stop so suddenly even though ive only been drinking like this for 2 months...? Do i need to worry about seizures or anything?
stoxocube18 5 months ago
@ned262626 The shakes are probably the most common side effect of alcohol waining from one's system.. I'd get the shakes the morning after even just one night of heavy drinking.
Gregman420 8 months ago
videos like this have an important impact on people facing the same problems. i think its a great initiative by you.
unimaas46 8 months ago
Thanks for the commentary,,,,,,You Know Exactly what your talking about!! I never knew why I got the anxiety. It makes sooooo much more sense. My doctor told me that is was because of my drinking,,,,,but never could explain why,,,,Thanks Again.
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niwanthiumara 9 months ago
i got the shakes then dts for about a week when i had a minor stroke which i never new nothing about,tillmonths after i had a brain scan cos my balance was off speach slury,you must get help coming of drink its realy hell,and i wish any one trying all the best i actualy got of lucky,i know people who have died,and dts no way theyre not funny,15 months sober now and yea lucky i got an addictions councilor.
stadtrade102 10 months ago
i have been sober for 12 days now... my legs feel like pins or needles or like i have electricity in them.. is that normal? if so how long will that last?
dpfan74 10 months ago
I have a female roomate that is 55 yrs old..she's tall and very thin..she eats like a bird..she sleeps alot..she's also a clean freak.(Big time) she even irons her bed when she puts on new clean sheets..She drinks vodka all day long..she'll take a shot of vodka then she'll chase it down with unsweeten Kool Aid..when she is drunk she talks alot about her past (childhood mostly) i don't know how to help her..talking don't do it.she is also on disability..she has naropathy in her feet due to vodka
Midnightryder7 10 months ago
alcohol is as suppresant that shuts down your nervous system you have a reaction of say coming too when you quit central nervous system is awakening also its full of sugar and your having sugar withdrawls as well you can have seizures and go into shock, alcohol is the most likely drug that will kill you in withdrawl even more than heroin withdrawl .4 years sober 4 me .
turner593 11 months ago 2
never stop drinking
bluedeetz 11 months ago
thank you darling, most helpful, going on detox soon, wish me luck x
MrFoster85 1 year ago
@forestskog. Dude, I'm happy that you're alive and have another shot at life. I'm doing well 141 days sober so far. It feels great to be in recovery. Just doing my 12 step program and staying focused.
robg951 1 year ago
manque15 - Hi. Have u ever watched the show 'Intervention?' If so, did you like it? Did you go thru an intervention before you quit drinking? Thanks
krstnlhjt 1 year ago
172 days 14hrs 32 mins sober.... yes be careful what u pray for... but god knows anyway. my creator gives me opportunities that are what i need. what am i gonna do? say, "thanks god but i didnt mean like that. i will wait for the next miracle" my god has a sense of humor. LOVE THAT LAST POST!
fobills10 1 year ago
" If there's something in your life that you know needs changing, make sure you change it before God changes it, because if he changes it, you might not like it."
Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens. About a year ago, I prayed to God to help me straighten out my life and get sober. August 5th, 2010, I fell asleep drunk behind the wheel and smashed my truck into a palm tree. I was arrested. Luckily, I didn't kill anyone. Needless to say, I think God heard me. Today I'm 118 days sober and in recovery.
robg951 1 year ago 2
@robg951 here we go with the fucking god shit!
bluedeetz 11 months ago
this is a great video...thank u, that is sooooooo true when the anxiety kicks in. i was a huge mess for the first 6 months of not drinking. I didnt know if i was coming or going, hungry or thristy, happy or sad, cant remember what i did 5 seconds ago, and the insomnia LOL im still working on that after a year
HuckeysWorld 1 year ago
Why don´t you just give up? Keep drinking and living it up. Enjoy yourself because you deserve it.
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mdcombs79 1 year ago
I am a binge drinker , i have not drank for 6 weeks but at the weekend whent on a two day binge and a little on monday night,i am now experiencing acute anxiety fear and uncomfortable feelings in my body, i have no energy but i know if i just sit it thru it will go but this hangover has lasted ages it is now nearly wednesday,i wish i was dead im so depressed.I wish i had sleeping pills. ALCOHOL IS THE WORST DRUG OF ALL BEWARE!!and u r not alone.xx
Chris28male 1 year ago
Delerium Tremens is another thing nobody warns you about. Basically you cant sleep for days after you stop, you get hallucinations of spiders crawling about, things on the ceiling. You see people that arent there. You also hear things that arent there , and if its full blown ( I wasnt) you think these things are real. You carry on down that road and you will be full blown physcosis. If you are going through withdrawal, get medical help , immediately. Dont be embarrased to do so.
cullyvan 1 year ago
What happends eventually is that you can become physically addicted to alcohol. It starts off with a "hair of the dog" to combat the anxiety and sooner or later your body will actually ache, your bones will ache, you will get panic attacks and possibly seizures. If you have a couple of drinks this goes away - for a while. I've been sober for a good while now, and looking back at it it seems like someone was playing a trick on me. Theres actually no need to drink.
cullyvan 1 year ago
Thank You.I made the call and I'm going to get help.I'm very afraid.I was sober for 14 years and then my Mom and Dad died and my husband left me and I started drinking again. It has been 5 years and I'm so afraid.
elizabeth313 1 year ago
@elizabeth313 Dont be afraid, be proud of yourself for making the call to get help.
krstnlhjt 1 year ago
Wow, you're a beautiful, intelligent, interesting woman. I'm glad the pills helped you get off the alcohol and didn't leave you addicted to the pills. That's always a risk. But you seem to have handled it very well. Good for you. Stay healthy.
leolibrizzi 1 year ago
ha, i almost went and got some JD last nite after 2 fuckin years of not boozing it up, today i was supose to go to a cookout but didn't want to becasue of the booze and my fuckin social anxiety, so instead of drinking last nite i beat my fists into my head until i was dizzy and fell asleep in my hallway! nice life huh, fuck it, everyday a struggle, mabey i'll just pack up and leave and go hike the appilation trail or something, i love youtube cause you can say this shit and nobody knows you!
thriller79 1 year ago
@thriller79 I am no expert, but to me, the fact that that you chose not to put yourself in compromising situation, well, you should be damn proud of yourself. I hope your one day at a time eventually becomes easier for you.
krstnlhjt 1 year ago
@krstnlhjt as i write i am drinking a fucking beer! mabey if i saw this ealier i wouldn't have gone out for the booze, sorry friend but failed, nothing to be proud of here, just need to relax. been beating my fucking head to much! hey whats worse giving yourself minor concusions everytime you get stresses or catching a buzz, thats what i've been asking myself," was a long damn struggle,now time for relief, ani't gonna go down the same path again, but i'll be there next time we speak.",
thriller79 1 year ago
The hippie hippie shakes" doo doo doo, My dad would sing this old song every time he'd need a beer to calm the shakes, he died last year of seriousis of the liver, he had a sense of humor about it I guess. =(
koffinkat666 1 year ago
My problem is that don't drink that much so I get drunk. It's more of a constant mild numbing that I seem to be after. I always think it'll make me relaxed but it's just anxiety. I don't think I'm an alcoholic, just have a problem with drink.
I went to an AA meeting and it was really interesting. I think I should go again for motivation.
herbal1971 1 year ago
I just quit again. Had a near fatal grand mal seizure 2 weeks ago when coming off. Hopefully I can stay quit this time.
azzh00le 1 year ago
is it supossed to be hard to remember stuff
nascarfan290 1 year ago
i makes me hard to remember is it supposed to do that
nascarfan290 1 year ago
did you ever take thiamine (vitamin b1)?
ned262626 1 year ago
cravings,anxiety, the shakes, and even mood swings, are fucking horrible
koga666 1 year ago
thanks
missymia34 1 year ago
I'm 27, have been drinking beer, and liquor (not always together) for atleast 5 days a week for 7-8 years now. I went on a crazy ass binge last week for 6 days. I drank all day and night, couldn't pass out, so I just started drinking again at 7am and could drink 20 bud lights till 3am. All of this while only eating like 10 chips and half a cheeseburger. On the last day I just said screw this I'm done. My head was killing me, my heart was about to jump outta my chest(don't drink FourLoko).
fosterized 1 year ago
@fosterized Here's a short list of the excitement that lay in store for you if you continue drinking alcohol. Bear in mind you already have 7 years experience. 1. Nutritional deficiencies 2. Red face, flushed skin 3. Memory impairment that will knock you into the next room 4. Serious brain fog 5. Liver and gut protrusion 6. Serious neuron damage 7. This one is the icing on the cake: Psychosis. Psychosis is real. You see and hear things that no one else does. Think about it.
justlstn 1 year ago
hi, curious about your accent sounds half aussie half kiwi and you pronounce Rs almost like an american e.g the word nerve. where are you from?
danamon5000 1 year ago
@ned262626 I got the shakes before I ever heard of anti depressants.
manque15 1 year ago 4
@manque15 did you ever take vitamin b1 (thiamine)?
ned262626 1 year ago
@manque15 I recently started drinking again and I didn't get an allergic reaction. I had a half pint of vodka. I was confused why I didn't. The next day I started again and after 2 hours or so I started having the same reaction. I am not Asian or taking any medication. I can literally say I can have a tablespoon of beer and get a reaction. Heart racing, head throbbing, blood pressure behind my head..shallow breathing, vomiting. I don't know what can be the problem.
JAZZSTARish 10 months ago
@manque15 Ever heard of caffeinism?
carbonstatekid 5 months ago
@manque15 I dont mean to doubt your story here...... But many people think alcoholism is from a night out with a few too many and a few laughs and a little loss of co-ordination... Alcoholism is going out. Getting blind and needing a bloody guide dog to get home!!!!! I have had many blackouts from drinking... And I HATE being an alcoholic But its a habbit my body must feed off now!!!!! I am 4 days off the sauce now and I am withdrawing badly but no one knows about it... hopefully i dont coma!!!
DjTommyKx 4 months ago
@DjTommyKx If you get the shakes, and they get strong, it's a good idea to keep some very diluted alcohol around. If you mix an ounce (a shot glass) per quart of water, it can keep you from having a seizure without getting you off and running on another drunk binge.
It's not failure to have just a little alcohol when coming off a lot of alcohol. It's safer.
If you have a shot per quart every three or four hours, you ease yourself off the alcohol.
After a few days, you can stop safely.
ndrthrdr1 2 months ago
How much did you actually drink to get like this man? I have like one beer every other month and I never get like this.
rataranian 1 year ago
Can I just say that it's really nice to be able to hear from people who know what it feels like to come off the grog. I am desperate to stop drinking...but the physicality of withdrawal is driving me nuts...I just don't seem to be able to manage it. I have to drink to calm my nerves, but end up making things worse. I need help and pretty damn quickly or I'm scared I'll go under. Thank you for the video.
Paul
pmchapman28 1 year ago
@pmchapman28 Hi...only I advice that I can give anyone is one day at a time or in my case it was one hour at a time, I know its an AA cliche but really, thats exactly what it boils down to...step by step
manque15 1 year ago
@manque15
cremefume85 5 months ago
@pmchapman28 & HVChemical...... I experienced som pretty bazzare shit..... there is hope for you still yet.... To abruptly stop drinking out of no where is gonna make you go insane and fear for your life.. I have had the DT's atleast over 15 times....as of now I am only drinking beer.... trust me dont just stop out of no where ... it can kill you...instead binge ... drinking only beer... and your best bet .. get prescribed vallium...aka diazapam or something like that that shit works great!!!!!!
sinsukiller 1 year ago
@pmchapman28 it is obvious that you want help and you want to change. This is the first and most important step you can take toward healing and wholeness. Congratulations!! Just continue to watch and listen to videos of people who have had real life experiences with this toxic substance called Ethyl Alcohol. Read from "chemistry" websites that explain what happens in your brain and body, and finally, don't buy into the lies that alcohol is "fun" or "comical". It isn't. It is pure misery.
justlstn 1 year ago
@pmchapman28 I'll pray for you Paul. Try and get help my friend.
mrbratsch 5 months ago
@pmchapman28 Get some xanax or vailum to come off. it will make it very easy. also, find the reasons why you drink and work through them. I drink a bottle of red wine a day and I am struggling. write me a private message if you want to talk
karmalevel 3 weeks ago
@karmalevel
your advice is to replace one horrible drug, alcohol, with another horrible drug anti depressants. Doesn't solve anything jack.
JBLAKIE1 2 weeks ago
@JBLAKIE1 um they are not antidepressants, they are mild tranquilizers that helps with withdrawal symptoms. do your home work Jack!! P.S. you only use these pills for the first 3 days
karmalevel 2 weeks ago
@karmalevel
just saying they run the risk of becoming dependent and should not use them long term. because t
JBLAKIE1 2 weeks ago
@JBLAKIE1 for sure!
karmalevel 2 weeks ago
I quit drinking just yesterday, I cannot sleep, I have bad dreams that wake me up about every hour, I am shaky, it's even hard to just type this up. I am anxious, I cannot sit still for long, I pace a lot. I can't concentrate on much of anything, I just keep thinking about how terrible I feel. I sweat a lot, mostly while I'm sleeping, that's another reason I have my insomnia. This is so difficult, how long did your symptoms last? I don't know how long I can bare this, I just feel so helpless.
HVChemical 1 year ago 6
@HVChemical I know exactly how you feel and all I can tell you is what I said to pmchapman: the only advice that I can give anyone is one day at a time or in my case it was one hour at a time, I know its an AA cliche but really, that's exactly what it boils down to...step by step
manque15 1 year ago
@HVChemical I hope you are doing better a week later. A week makes a HUGE difference. God, those night sweats, shakes and horrific dreams. I've been through it. I went stupidly cold turkey off of a liter of whiskey a day on my own. I got lucky...VERY lucky not to go into DT's. I have a cousin who as we speak is in detox for heroin, he just went into hour 28. As if life isn't already a living Hell, he lost his wife, newborn child, house, job, car and even his cellphone. In a matter of HOURS.
Grantrus71 1 year ago
@Grantrus71 I agree a week does make a huge difference when you stop drinking alcohol. And going cold turkey can be dangerous because of the influx of NMDA and the time it takes to "rebuild" GABA (two key neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate the central nervous system). Dreams can be wicked and the insomnia is almost unbearable. And that t.v. commercial that implores people to JUMP aboard the "love train" while everyone is holding a beer and laughing. So sad!
justlstn 1 year ago
@HVChemical
How's it going so far? Symptoms usually last for for about 72 hours after your last drink - can be more or less based on the amount you were consuming. Because alcohol is an autonomic system depressant, the withdrawal will have the opposite effect and cause hyperactivity - which is why you sweat, feel anxious, and have crazy dreams. Stay strong.
m015094 1 year ago
@HVChemical iv been trying to quit and i get the xact same symptoms, i drank last nite because i could not deal. i am missing a benifit as i speak for my best friends dad and former boss because there is free beer
natureperson420 1 year ago
@HVChemical it is normal biochemically...ive had nightmares really acute ones...cold sweats...depends on how long you have been drinking...but you have to detox...drink lots of water...and sleep....if you are not feeling hungry eat chips...DONT BE ANXIOUS TO GET A DRINK TO SO CALL CALM...YOU WILL END UP DRINKING AGAIN...REMEMBER BEAR IT THROUGH I GUARANTEE YOU WILL NOT DIE ..
JAZZSTARish 1 year ago
@HVChemical Depending on how much you've been drinking, you should really seek medical help. Alcohol withdrawal can lead to seizures, strokes, or death.
compactdisk2 1 year ago
@HVChemical How have you been doing since you posted this comment?
krstnlhjt 1 year ago
@HVChemical It's a year since you wrote this comment. How are you now? Apperently running and cardio excersises is as strong as Prozac! I hope you stayed sober.
BeautyEnhancements4U 4 months ago
Hey. Anyone who reads this: try exercise, either running or the gym. Just turned 24, time to get my life back on track. Exercise helps so much get rid of the nervous energy. All the best people.
uklapazz 1 year ago
hey party people. cigarettes kill TEN TIMES AS MANY PEOPLE as alcohol. so you guys are good to go. you can DRINK YOUR ASSES OFF, just dont fucking smoke!!
OralAgreement69 1 year ago
I was drinking a 1.75 liter, half gallon and high gravity lager every day when i detoxed the first time and the worst part for me was the hallucinations and they lasted for days. at first it was full on but the days after when i was in rehab it was infecting my daily conscious, everything was unsettling because i saw holes in everything and the holes had bugs or something moving in them.. HORRIBLE, litterally a waking nightmare
ShaithMaster 1 year ago
After the horrible dt's I also experienced HORRENDOUS night/daymares for like a week and a half straight when I finally could sleep. They were so disturbing that I almost didnt even want to try and sleep...seemed like every insecurity I ever had was succesfully tapped into in these nightmares. Just felt like I needed to take a shower after some of them. downright disturbing shit!!!
tren979797 1 year ago
This is just the information I was looking for, thank you!
TheChaplinLover 1 year ago
its the same with quitting anything.
Goshdangit69 1 year ago
have a drink you will feel better
kevinp860 1 year ago
I LOVE YOUR VIDEO! I completely feel for everything you have said and i totally understand how difficult it is! Thank you for being so open. I know talking about it helps too!
Meg452raver 1 year ago
My mother is going through DT's in hospital right now, she's in Diapers and strapped to a bed, and this is day 4.
Good luck getting off your anti depressants, the withdrawal from Benzodiazapines are as bad as alcohol withdrawal. All the best too you.
SocialistReign 1 year ago
well im pretty damn sure now it's not the alcohol,that might be what is causing the problem but my mom is diabetic and yesterday I had a pretty sever attack like I've been feeling before I drank only this time I had drank like six and felt okay until bam the horrible feeling came back. She took my blood sugar and said it was so low I shouldn't be able to stand let alone be conscious. So im going to the doctor as soon as possible. Thanks for caring ^-^
shiftymerchant 1 year ago
no I drink usually about a 12 pack of beer a day, and have for years. I wake up everyday feeling a little yucky but not real bad and thats it I don't feel hung over really but now im gettting this horrible feeliing every day like the dts and it doesn't go away untill I start drinking again but then I still feel weird not like before when im drinking. it's been like 6 days now and Im getting scared. Ive been a drunk for like 5 years and have never felt this way.
shiftymerchant 1 year ago
I can give you this advice but I'm sure you already know it yourself...you have to stop, now, if you can, before any more damage is done! These symptoms will only get worse...also go see a doctor to make sure there is no underlying problem...
manque15 1 year ago
@shiftymerchant
the longer you are used to so much alcohol, the worse withdrawal tends to be. a natural sedative in our brain is known as GABA-- alcohol replaces this, and if you drink too much, your brain will respond by not producing GABA in normal doses. when the alcohol is gone, there is little to no GABA to slow down the firing nervous system.
if you cannot feel normal after a few drinks, it means you'll need a safe detox with medication. tapering off is tough for alcoholics.
EdudLufetips 1 year ago
@EdudLufetips thanks for the advice, I went to a doctor like a month ago and was diagnosed as having very high anxiety and depression. So now im on anti depressants. I told her all about what you are talking about and she asked me several questions and basically said im borderline and need to cut back.
shiftymerchant 1 year ago
@shiftymerchant
well that's good news in the sense that you are receiving proper medication.
has it worked?
EdudLufetips 1 year ago
@EdudLufetips a little as far as the main symptoms I went back for the follow up and now im on double the dose. As far as not wanting to drink not really I lovvve drinking and thats gonna be hard to cut down. But I've been managing to break my normal cycle and drink about 1/3 less so far.
shiftymerchant 1 year ago
Im still confused I thought withdrawl symtoms only happend if you quit cold turkey for awhile. Why am I starting to feel them everyday? Is that just the progression of alcoholism or what?
shiftymerchant 1 year ago
Have you stopped drinking ?
manque15 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I think you're right about the source of anxiety in newly sober people, but I also believe there is a true biochemical thing going on. It takes awhile for the chemistry in the brain/body to adjust - the chemical inbalance is usually treated with an anti-depresant to relieve some of the symptoms such as anxiety. In time some level out completely and others may need to continue on meds that are treating what may be an underlying cause of their addiction
JoannKircher 1 year ago
@JoannKircher
that's exactly what's going on. alcohol replaces our natural sedative- GABA. when you get used to so much booze, your brain realizes it doesn't need GABA to keep your nervous system even. this is why the symptoms of alc. withdrawal are related to an overexcited CNS- anxiety, insomnia, panic, seizures, delirium. doctors treat this with anxiolytics such as benzos because they also replace GABA, but last in the system longer so your brain slowly adjusts--
EdudLufetips 1 year ago
just started my detox and rite now i actually wonna die to get rid of the feeling.
qwertwozere 1 year ago
am trying to give up i get bad headaches feels like my hart is jumping throu my chest i get edgy and jumpy i hate it wish i never started it aint worth it
gthilly1 1 year ago
There is an ENORMOUS amount of anxiety for EVERYONE to deal with-not just drinkers.
Thank you for the video. :o)
patr70 1 year ago
For me the anxiety is the worst part and just that general nasty feeling where everything seems dazed. Also the confusion and racing heart. I just really hope that after I get over this I don't start up again, because it's really not worth it...
ChristinaSapphire 1 year ago
you get wot am getting i hate it confused jumpy hart pownding bad headaches to good look with it
gthilly1 1 year ago
I am going through the withdrawal as i'm typing this. IT IS THE WORST THING EVER!! My heart pounds, my body shakes, my head is filled with horrible paranoia, i can't see properly, I've got the runs, I can't keep anything inside and it JUST FEELS LIKE DYING.
TheAlcoholism 1 year ago 2
alcohol withdrawal is probably the worst withdrawal on the planet. the withdrawals can actually kill you if you get to the DT stage.
FlamingCannibal 1 year ago
Could you share your story why you decided to quit drinking? and how the poeple around you helped you?? I find your video helpful, I am trying to research this problem so that I may better approach a specific person.
hbanana7 2 years ago
well which brings the main point about alcohol...no matter who u are and what u think...alcohol will make u feel very damn good at the time..but abuse it ...it will turn around and rape u in ur fucking asshole untill u die...so dont drink everydamn day...i tried that and got my ass kicked so damn hard i would think not to drink ne more..if ur an alcoholic and its power is unavoidable..i would advise not to have ne money...mite just be the best way..i know not haveing money kept me from it alot
sinsukiller 2 years ago
sounds like me.I suggest you only drink around your wife to keep you in check.I got myself to only drink a six pack a day.bought it daily as i went.but last week the old me came back out of nowere for 4 nonstop crazy days.old habbits creep back i quess.sooner or latter.
milo555a 2 years ago
my biggest problem is I live alone and work nights, so there is nothing else to do at 3 a.m. but drink when i get off work. No one to talk to so I drink because even lonliness and boredom are fun when I drink. I wish I could stop and enjoy life again. every major problem i have is caused by alcohol
toadkilla72 2 years ago 13
being alone with a problem of such magnitude is scary enough. I think you are quite brave to admit that you have a problem and what triggers you to drink. Reaching out and building a support group for oneself who lives alone and have odd hours, is near impossible. Learning to be comfortable in one's own company and finding other recreations sounds like something both you and I can do to self-improve.
hbanana7 2 years ago
i know what youre going through. i noticed i was drinking alone in college when i was living alone and studying all day. the loneliness and boredom take over and you think a beer or two would be nice right now, not hurting anyone.
after a while i was drinking much more and still by myself in my apartment. wanted to stop but they dont call it 'being hooked' for nothing. i spent days trying to recover from binges instead of studying and rather quickly the road becomes a dark one. booze is bad
EdudLufetips 1 year ago
@EdudLufetips Hey bro...
Same thing happened to me. Started University/college at 20. Drinking was completely acceptable/we all did it. But I began to do what you did - mainly because of boredom and lonliness. By 23 was wrecked most days, EVERY DAY was a hangover. Just turned 24, and come to realise this. Notched down my drinking too just the weekend, however still get horrible withdrawal feelings - only way to beat them is to realise it is withdrawal. Running helps also!
uklapazz 1 year ago
@uklapazz Everyone must make their own personal decision whether to stop drinking and it sounds like you are going to continue. But please allow me to share my experience. NOTHING gets better in life as I continued to drink alcohol. The byproduct of the chemical ethyl, acetaldehyde, damages the brain and the body cells in catastrophic ways no matter if you drink one sip or a whole case. Amount doesn't matter. As long as the chemical is present, the lure will be overwhelming to continue.
justlstn 1 year ago
thats my problem! i work nights and when i come home- my girlfriend is ready for bed, and i get bored- so there is nothing to do but drink and watch TV/movies...
df61660a 1 year ago
That is my prob too, I work nights so all I do is come home and drink and watch tv. I started 6 years ago and am just now getting to the point where im starting to get the dts at work before I get home. If I were you Id slow down and just drink on occasion or you'll become an alcoholic like me.
shiftymerchant 1 year ago
I drank for 20 years and for the last year I drank at least a pint of seagrams gin plus a couple 24 oz beers to chase it every day, plus at least one 24 oz every day before work. I've had pancreatitis twice and seizures once, plus my blood pressure shot up to 237 / 145 during d.t.'s. I stopped for a couple months, but I just don't like life sober and now drink beer often, but liquor only around once a month or so. I'm scared to death of the withdrawals again
toadkilla72 2 years ago
oh my god the withdrawl from boozahol is so bad i have almost thrown myself infront of a car just to stop the shaking, paranoia, stomach pains, puking, shits, insomnia, feeling hot and cold at the same time which is weird to say the least, if you are thinking of going on a bender, please make sure its not for more than a week or so coz you will wish to god and your mummy that you hadn't, thats all i have to say on the situation, even after all that i still cant stop myself from repeating it all
tiptoe2010 2 years ago
Guys, I'm an alcoholic - a happy one - I haven't drank for a long time. If you have a desire to stop drinking, get yourself along to your local AA meeting and give that a try.
It was the only thing that worked for me, and it does work, if you put the effort in and keep an honest, open, and willing mind.
toshisba 2 years ago
what got you to admit that you have a drinking problem and that you had to do something about it, may I ask??
hbanana7 2 years ago
i cant fucking get to sleep for some reason i think my drink got spiked i'm going fucking mental....that's all ugh
joshipoo16 2 years ago
My father was an alcoholic. However, people born in the 1920's, 1930's grew up when alcohol and cigarettes were the in thing. They used to give cigs to troops heading off to beat the germans and the japanese in WWII. All the movies and tv shows in the 50's and 60's glorified smoking and drinking. I will speak for myself here, but I feel like I am a victim of marketing, advertising and what I grew up around during the late 60's and 70's. Thanks for reading. Peace!
markymustang 2 years ago
i use alcohol for depression. alcohol is all thats safe. i dont trust people. i stay in isolation and drink because its the only thing that makes sense. i will die this way
Hateeternal2009 2 years ago
nonsense, alcohol intoxication AND withdrawal produces paranoia, when dried out this goes away. This takes about 2 weeks....
Corrupt5358 2 years ago
I've been drinking since I was 17. I'm 33 now. Drinking was never an issue. I thought it was normal because I grew up seeing everyone I know drink. Now, after all these years, I came to realize that alcohol is not cool. I don't have children yet, but when I do I sure wouldn't want them to see me drink or be under the influence. Now, I'm trying to stop drinking and i'm having a hard time doing so. I'm sick. I'm an alcoholic. I always thought I was in control, I was wrong. Time to get help.
robg951 2 years ago 15
@robg951: I'm really sorry about your situation. I started at 15 and managed to stop at 16. The withdrawals are hell, but you can beat it. Don't give up hope!
SpeCulaTionS101 1 year ago
@robg951 So with you, I'm 34 same story, hence why I'm here lol
honzanoel 1 year ago
@robg951 Same, except for im 22 now and been gradually drinking heavier and heavier since i was about 17 to where now Im realizing im dependant on it, I drink like 5 days a week and can handle a lot of booze now. I'm scared. Its a problem. What did you do to stop? How are you doing now? Did you go cold turkey?
ChrisFlipsAlot 1 year ago
@robg951 I hope you do get the help you need. When you are ready to quit drinking, there are organizations ready, willing and able to help you.
krstnlhjt 1 year ago
@robg951 hey if you dont mind me asking how is it going with the non drinking? I quit 2 months ago and feeling finally pretty good. like you i never had a problem till about 2 years ago then spiralled downward amazingly fast. I hope I have caught this just before i finally tumble off the cliff. Being hospitalized for 3 days after a binge was a serious wake up.
forestskog 1 year ago
Which came first the chicken or the egg?
I have two alcoholic nephews. Both of them had severe social anxiety way before they ever had a drink. Always like that since kids. They liked the booze because for the first time in their lives they did not have anxiety.
The trouble is they used that for a anti anxiety medication.
They used more and more and more.
I wonder if they would have been put on ant-anxiety meds when younger if they would ever have turned to the bottle for help.
goblin072 2 years ago 2
its horrible i hate been addicted, started drinking at 18 and at 23 still addicted, i have anxiety and depression i leave the house maybe 3 times a week these days. sometimes i think its easier to just drink.
MrBibi86 2 years ago
@MrBibi86 I also started at 18. I'm 23 now as well. probably leave the house about exactly the same amount of days each week, but I have been dry for 16 days now. I think about drinking every night. The first 2 weeks are hell, but it gradually feels better and you have to have people around you for support. You can do it. :)
strutnoodle 2 years ago
thats mate, i hope u get through it, i dont think i will ever be able to go cold turkey so I allow myself to drink one night a week.
MrBibi86 2 years ago
i'm going through it now, it's day 2... that's why i looked this up. It's horrible.
bibby5000 2 years ago
the anxiety is not because we don't have something that helps us cope with society.
the anxiety is physical. alcohol depresses your nervous system, and it replaces our natural inhibitory chemicals (gaba, etc). without alcohol, there is autonomic nervous system overstimulation. this causes the 'shakes' and anxiety and can even result in deadly seizures and delirium.
EdudLufetips 2 years ago
I recently gave up almost 4 years of sobriety and am trying to get back on track. Body picked up where it left off 4 years ago. Shaking bad. It sucks
azzh00le 2 years ago
feel ya bro. went a year without it and just recently picked it back up again...any tips on staying on the straight and narrow? i keep a journal to log my thoughts down to the minute about how i feel emotionally physically and mentally, concerning drinking. it helps put things in perspective. if you haven't tried it give it a shot.
phishhead11 2 years ago
the withdrawal is dangerous and easily treatable. why go through it when it can be cured? certain meds (benzos) will be prescribed for a short period of time to provide a safe and smooth recovery. thats better than risking a seizure that may cause permanent brain damage.
EdudLufetips 2 years ago
What type of doctor do you go to about alcoholism? What do you tell them? I'm here because I'm an alcoholic? I've been trying to quit for over 5 years so I'm open to anything. This is my last time trying before I give up and die of it.
StarryKid06 2 years ago
you call emergency care.. in the united states it's 911. whatever country you are in, you call the emergency services. an ambulance will come if you can't make it to the ER. you tell them you're an alcoholic trying to stop... they've seen it many times so they know what to do.
these are emergency medicine doctors and they will sedate you enough so that you are not at risk of seizure. if your withdrawal is very severe, you will be transferred to intensive care and treated by ICU doctors.
EdudLufetips 2 years ago
and dont worry. if you are really wanting to quit, you wont have to stay in the hospital. they will give you about 7 days of medicine (benzodiazepines- probably valium or ativan) that make the withdrawal very easy and safe.
the easy part is the withdrawal if you get help from doctors. the hard part is staying off of it and getting back to life. if you're serious about quitting, get treated for withdrawal first and then get treated for the underlying reason why you became an alcoholic.
EdudLufetips 2 years ago
Hrm... I don't think I can be cured of the "reason" I am an alcoholic through anything other than literal change in my life. I drink because I'm not who I want to be and am not who I was before. No one can change that other than myself, IMO.
Actually, I have thought about this lately... I really don't care about alcohol or any other drug at all... I am just a super-intensive goal-oriented over achiever and if I can't say I'm the best at the end of the day... it bothers me...>>>>
StarryKid06 2 years ago
... I also just realized tonight that.... I am basically an alcoholic because I decided I was and told people I was. I used to drink just the same and lived fine and no one thought anything of it. One day, I decided that this was a vice and not a trait...... I'm not saying that I'm going to choose to embrace it but.... I know people who live like this and do fine because they don't care and don't reject themselves...>>>>
StarryKid06 2 years ago
what's your definition of 'fine?' because someone functions as an alcoholic does not make them fine. your liver eventually fails, which is a slow and painful death. your pancreas will give out, and all of your other organs will suffer from this. your central nervous system will go insane. you get no REM sleep, which is essential for restoration. you may have became an alcoholic because of psychological reasons, but it eventually destroys you physically.
EdudLufetips 2 years ago
I think the actual fact of the matter is that I got too caught up in the world of morality and trying to be "perfect..." AKA the Christian world... as I live in the U.S....... Many, many, many, many successful people live everyday the way I live and accept themselves and their lifestyle.... I chose to judge myself very harshly and then somehow *became* an "alcoholic" even though I have lived like this on and off for many years.
It is more in the way I view and judge myself. End.
StarryKid06 2 years ago
I did and am doing the same thing the whole perfect christian thing as well except my addiction isn't to alcohol. I think we judge ourselves harshly but everytime I tell myself that I also tell myself I can't be to light on myself.........ahh its craziness
callmeservant 2 years ago
Sweet video. I am at about the same point. Your honesty is heartbreaking. Hope you have been well since you made it! Take care of yourself.
Krameryah 2 years ago 3
thank you!
walkpantera88 2 years ago
It's best to wean yourself off if you can, drink a little less each day, then drink every few days then quit entirely. Hard to do since you might get the urge to just get really drunk one day but best if you can work it.
DominoRyder 2 years ago
I am starting to really like this chick!
fateofnames 2 years ago
( Saving this video) Thanks for taking the time to make it..
torgomax 2 years ago
SMILE HAVE A NICE DAY ! : )
cciibbaaii 2 years ago
Thank you for the personal experiences. I am sure that anyone that watches this video will learn from it. I am now 31 on and I think that I pretty much drank through out my 20s and realized that it really got me no where in life. I do like a beer now and then, but changed my priorities so it is not the first thing on the list anymore.
PukkPukk 2 years ago
great video :)
berrymanthomas 2 years ago 4
thank you.....im a real alcoholic, i've been clean and sober for a little over six months, watching vids and reading stories like this is what helps keep me sober.....i dont ever wanna go to the withdrawal symptoms EVER again.......
1Ryzo1 2 years ago
Nicely said mate. Good luk with it. In act realize that you're doing it...you have stopped:) Grats
AdamFords 2 years ago
i get really depressed when i dont drink
Hateeternal2009 2 years ago 2
I stopped drinking a month ago (heavy-weight alco), and the hand tremor was a major problem. Then i started taking 5mg of diazepam (Valium) in the morning and it worked like a charm.
FunkyFrancek77 2 years ago
The shakes is called brain damage! way to fuck up your nerves. it will never go away, nerve damage is forever. alcohol mimics a neurotransmitter called gabba which is responsible for regulating muscle movements such as YOUR HEART! When your brain is getting a habitual flow of alcohol eventually it slows production of the neurotrans gabba, so stopping alcohol cold turkey when you are a a heavy habitual user, is very uncomfortable, and often times even fatal.
artisanoftheglow 2 years ago
The woman in the video is absolutely correct. When we stop drinking all of a sudden are nevous system goes into overdrIve because it is no longer being supressed by the effects of alcohol. Thats why we will often feel a heightened sense of anxiety aswell as a range of unpleasant physical sensations such as itching and burning.
passycot 2 years ago
I am speaking english, learn to fucking learn things, you waste of skin. If you cannot except the fact that alcohol fucks up your brain, then by all means keep depending on it. good riddance.
artisanoftheglow 2 years ago
i have no idea what you're talking about either you have sent this email to the wrong person or your just mental. or both.
passycot 2 years ago
My withdrawal lasts for about 3-4 days. But more recently it has taken about a fortnight to totally recover from a drinking session.
passycot 2 years ago
i have started to experience horrendous withdrawal symtoms following my heavy drinking binges . I often go for weeks without a drink but then i will get bored and go on 7-10 day long drinking binge . i always intend to stop after 2 or 3 days but then ill feel ill and so i continue on drinking. When i finally do stop the withdrawl symtoms are horrendous and im in so much pain that i vow never to drink again. But ialways do. Hhelp
passycot 2 years ago
get help, wtf do you expect people on youtube to do, if you want help. get it.
artisanoftheglow 2 years ago
what the fuck are youn on about.. keep speak english.
passycot 2 years ago
if not from anything else, the worst is the pain from my nerves, incessant it is, and extrememly painful.
so before you call someone out consider their life's story.
artisanoftheglow 2 years ago
so . . . don't you think you should stop drinking? I know this is an easy thing to say, but you have not even stopped to consider my history. I was in the same boat and i am kicking myself in the ass for not realizing that stopping was not a need, but a must. and i will never forgive myself for the unrepairable damage i did to my emotional state, and my body. my quality of life has taken a blow from my excessive drinking.
artisanoftheglow 2 years ago
To detox (if you are not in DT. DT is not just the shakes) Drink as much fluid as you can. I mean LOTS. If you are seeing things that are no there you better call a doc.
22reTOYOTA 2 years ago
I get so much anxiety and confusion like I'm a minute away from psychosis all the time, but then it goes away. I've never had shakes except one time which could've been something else. I'd stop drinking altogether if there was any effective treatment.
ElectricSexPants 2 years ago
i get withdrawals after a weekend of drinking. i just endure it, it usually peaks for 2 days or so then gradually wears off- but there is effective treatment. it seems like your case is more than mild, and a doctor-guided benzo treatment can make your life easier. the bliss of a healthier life free of drinking or a return to moderation is to die for and not worth striving for.
EdudLufetips 2 years ago
alcohol withdrawl can kill, I guess I must continue drinking :)
Derek799 3 years ago
I get the most terrifying morning after symptoms...i feel i am going to stop breathing..my throat closes up...then i stay dry for a week and feel great...then i go out to celebrate...sad or what?
biddymagee 3 years ago
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andrew587658 2 years ago
Spent 2 years in Iraq then went on a 100 day absolute drunken bender. Was shocked at how bad shape I was in mentally after "only" 100 days. I quit. Took Xanax for a week. Anxiety rushing all over yes. BUT I learned when I quit smoking 7 years ago the ONE thing that absolutely works for me is working out. Specifically lifting weights. NOT body builder stuff just getting the anxious energy OUT of your body. Really. Try it! NOT too much just 30 mins in beginning. Amazing how that helps mentally
forestskog 3 years ago
thanks for letting people know...everything and anything you think can help maybe the answer to someone...cheers V
manque15 3 years ago
the "shakething" (not everyone get it) its because alcohol imitates a hormone called "gaba" gaba controls the muscles and keeps them calm when you dont get anything to drink most alcoholics loses control over their muscles or even get epileptic :p
smileoutastyle 2 years ago
I spent the past 7 years partying HARD. over the past 2 and a half years, i stopped partying so much (coke, weed, pills, alcohol, etc.) socially and began just drinking heavily. It came to the point about a month ago where i knew i had lost control of my life and was drinking myself away. I quit cold turkey (had about 3 rough days) and started working out again (i hadnt worked out since i started binge drinking). Working out allowed me to quit drinking as well. hope everything is well with you!
headPSU 2 years ago
IPS. Ive lost about 20 pounds and have a ton of energy.
headPSU 2 years ago
I applaud you my friend.
much love
artisanoftheglow 2 years ago 4