![]() Anyways, I talked to my doctor, and she prescribed a small dose of Valium to help me pull through. Visiting the toilet is becoming less frequent. "Throat still hurts a bit from the vomiting, still sweating and clammy, can't sleep, have a bit of heartburn/indigestion. Already, I feel better and hope every day continues that way." My jaws hurt as well, but possibly that's from tension. "I got through day one with hot and cold spells, increased pulse, high blood pressure, and headaches. "Most of my withdrawal symptoms are gone, but I still have sharp pains in my head, can't sleep, and get night sweats." "I am bored, folding laundry, and craving a glass of wine. Pros and Cons of Tapering Off Alcohol Intake Mild Symptoms "Shaking so bad I can hardly type, can barely stand up, can't eat or sleep. They stabilized me with a bunch of IV meds and admitted me for alcohol detox." Blood pressure was 200 over 130 and heart rate 150 BPM lying at rest. "Uncontrollable shaking, hallucinations of people and spiders, all my vision cutting out or going into a tunnel-like view, and a fear of falling over dead at any moment. I know if I drink it will go away, but then nothing gets better, I feel like I'm going to die right now." I have had sweat pouring off me all day, I'm shaking so bad, and my chest is hurting. "I had to miss work again because I didn't sleep again. I hope the Librium helps and I can make it into work tomorrow." "I went to the ER yesterday because I knew, after my last binge, this wasn't going to be easy. Instead of going to the hospital or doctor, I tried to wean and reduce for a few days." "Tried again today, but it was severe this time-bad shaking, sweating, rapid heartbeat. And I still have the itching/tingly feeling in my legs and feet." My head feels a little cloudy, and I'm tired. The shaking/tremors and pounding heartbeat are gone. "I'm about four hours away from the 24-hour mark, and my symptoms are finally beginning to subside. I can't imagine that I won't have a bad withdrawal, given the high volume of alcohol I've been consuming on a daily basis." I'm really afraid of how I'll feel tomorrow as I can't miss work, but I know I have to do this. Funny, because my average hangover is usually worse than this." ![]() I just took the quiz for withdrawal symptoms and scored 60% moderate to severe. "I am forgetful, have a hard time concentrating, and sometimes find it hard to formulate meaningful sentences." ![]() Here's how people reported their symptoms on day one after quitting alcohol. ![]() However, as the first day continues and hangover symptoms subside, actual alcohol withdrawal symptoms set in, especially for daily drinkers. As a result, they first experience basic hangover symptoms. For many, the first day of abstinence usually follows a day of very heavy alcohol consumption-either a binge or a multi-day bender. ![]()
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