Posted by Alara2 on March 8, 2004, at 22:37:46
In reply to Re: URGENT: Alcohol Withdrawal. Please help! » Alara2, posted by rainyday on March 8, 2004, at 7:51:37
Thanks Fallen and Rainy. Unfortunately the anxiety got so bad yesterday that I medicated myself with about 2 litres of wine. I called the detox unit at the local hospital and they put me on a waiting list, but I realise in the sober light of day that I can't possibly go because there is nobody who can take care of my cat.
I will be fine. I have set myself a tapering down schedule and will start with 2 light beers a night for 2 days, decreasing to 1.5 for another two nights, 1 the next two nights, and half a light beer for the remaining two days. If I leave the drinking until right before bedtime, I won't be tempted to drink more and to make an evening of it. I hear that many people do successfully withdraw from alcohol in this way.
Rainy, it's interesting that you experienced flu-like symptoms when withdrawing. The psychological symptoms for me outweighed the physical ones. For example, on day 3 I was consumed with anger and day 5 (as you know) was fuelled by anxiety and paranoia.
I wonder if anybody can tell me how long the psychological withdrawal lasts?
Thanks again,
Alara
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