Whoa, Physical Addiction?!?

[Krokus]

As many of you may or may not know, I have had alcohol problems for a long time. Now, I never really believed that Alcohol was a true physical addiction; I assumed it to be all in the mind. I have learned the hard way the last few nights. I am used to drinking at least some amount of alcohol nearly every single night. I decided to stop fr a few nights, to see how things would go. Well, the other night, I woke up with the sweats; I couldn't stop sweating, and I had the chills. Last night, not only could I not sleep, but I was pissed off all day, and it only seemed to get worse. Once I finally fell asleep, I woke up AGAIN with the cold sweats, and I felt like I was going to throw up. Today, I have been depressed all day, and here it is, 3:30am in Dallas, and I still can't sleep, and I have to be in class at 8am.


I am a believer... I suppose there is such a thing as PHYSICAL addiction to alcohol... How am I supposed to deal with it?

 

[isabeau]

o you better believe it's a physical addiction...watch "The Lost Weekend" sometime..also i have a very good friend who was an alcoholic..and when trying to quit, he got the shakes, the DDT's i think they are called..hallucinations, paranoia...i am glad to say that he is now clean and sober, and intends to stay that way...for some, alcohol is poison..

 

[Myriads]

Cold turky on Alcohol can get very bad. But it sounds as if you are holding up amazingly well.

Do you have anyone to watch over you? Someone to check in on you every few hours? Try to.

It sounds as if you are moving into your 3rd day, so you may be past the worst of it, though the next few days will not be a party. Remember this period anytime you are tempted to drink in the future. It may well give you strength to not pick the stuff up ever again.

Myriads

 

[isabeau]

Cold turky on Alcohol can get very bad. But it sounds as if you are holding up amazingly well.

Do you have anyone to watch over you? Someone to check in on you every few hours? Try to.

It sounds as if you are moving into your 3rd day, so you may be past the worst of it, though the next few days will not be a party. Remember this period anytime you are tempted to drink in the future. It may well give you strength to not pick the stuff up ever again.

Myriads

going cold turkey can also be dangerous, depending on how much alcohol has been in your system..it's why rehab is always best for this condition..although my dad quit cold turkey without any side effects...i heard alcohol only lasts seventy two hours in the system..

anyway Krokus, good luck...i'm also trying to kick an addiction...smoking..my fourth day without a cigarette..however i didn't do it cold turkey, i used a drug called chantix..

 

[Dussicar]

I am a believer... I suppose there is such a thing as PHYSICAL addiction to alcohol... How am I supposed to deal with it?

The physical aspects usually last about a week, give or take.

However, I have to stress the importance of getting support. If you have friends of like mind(ie. they drink too) it might not be your best bet to seek their company. The best they can do is tell you to hang in there. You need strength from those who have recovered. I suggest that it might be appropriate to check out your local chapter of Alcoholics Annonymous.

The best your friends can do is give you a pat on the back. If you're serious, then you need to dig deeper should you wish to combat this lock, stock and barrel.

I have found that government sponsored programs don't usually work as they are staffed by people who know absolutely NOTHING about being addicted aside from what they read in acedemic texts.

Do what you feel is right.

I'm not going to lie to you. It WILL get worse before it gets better. Over time, and with strength, it WILL get better.

 

[new2sceenbob]

You will need help!

o you better believe it's a physical addiction...watch "The Lost Weekend" sometime..also i have a very good friend who was an alcoholic..and when trying to quit, he got the shakes, the DDT's i think they are called..hallucinations, paranoia...i am glad to say that he is now clean and sober, and intends to stay that way...for some, alcohol is poison..

I believe that you mean the DT's, which stands for Delirium Tremens.


I am a recovered alcoholic! I have not had a drink now in almost 22 years. I can tell you from experience that it is virtually impossible to break this addiction using will power alone! The disease of alcoholism condemns its victims to literally drink against their will! However, with help, this disease can be sent into remission. I urge you to contact Alcoholics Anonymous immediately. Please feel free to contact me privately, and I will help you all that I possibly can...

Sincerely,
Bob