Home | Health & Fitness

What to Expect from Alcohol Withdrawal

By: Ed Philips

Lets discuss what to expect when the decision is made to stop drinking alcohol. Many people make this step in the right direction, not understanding that the body will take some time to readjust to functioning without drinking.

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

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

Alcohol has a high sugar content and it is helpful to replace this for the first few days. Drinking fruit juice is the best way to do this.

Alcohol also disrupts your natural sleep rhythms. Don not stress if you can't sleep or wake after only a few hours, this is quite ordinary and will correct itself after a few weeks. Cope with the adjustment by learning some relaxation exercises.

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

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

The action of putting down the bottle for good will not fix all of the problems created by your drinking or why you started in the first place. You will set yourself up for failure if you try to correct all of them right away. Make sure you are stable physically and clear headed mentally to be better able to work through your issues and seek help from a counselor or specialist in alcohol addiction.

Don't fall into the trap of setting yourself up to start drinking again. Have what you will say to the person who offers you alcohol ready in your mine so you will never be aught unprepared.

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

Article Source: Main Articles

Discover how to Stop Drinking Alcohol In 21 Days - Assured by expert Ed Philips and find further help here to help you Stop Drinking Alcohol.

This article may be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission provided the byline, resource area, and any hyperlinks remain in order to give proper credit to the author.

Internet search engines and directory listings are imperative to your sites existence and success. Submit Your Website to the Searchen Networks directory and search engine to achieve authoritive inbound links.

Please Rate this Article

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Health & Fitness Articles Via RSS!

Additional Articles From - Home | Health & Fitness

Basic Wheelchair Selection - By : Fred Jackson
Why Buy Curvelle? - By : Justin Brooke
Did you know that you could be unknowingly causing your own headache? - By : Dennis Justine
Ten Fun, Free Games Your Baby Will Love - By : #Yuvraj Mehta
Piriformis Syndrome Treatment by Physiotherapists - By : Jonathan Blood-Smyth
Simple Ways to Eating Healthy - By : Gen Wright
Detox with Natural Waiora Zeolite Health Products - By : Gen Wright
Useful tips and precautions when using valium - By : Jessica Thomson
Volcano Vaporizer Traditional: An Efficient Device for An Affordable Cost - By : Yuvi
Review of Volcano Digit Vaporizer - By : Yuvi

	Print This Article
	Post Comment
	Add To Favorites
	Email to Friends
	Ezine Ready

	Submit Articles
	Member Login
	Top Authors
	Most Popular Articles
	Submission Guidelines
	Ezine Notifications
	Article RSS Feeds

	New Stuff
	About Us
	Link to Us
	Contact Us
	Privacy Policy
	Terms of Service

:: Top Author Businesses:

Try your luck, Play BlackJack

:: Our Supporters: