, thank you for reaching out.
From what you’ve shared, it sounds like your body has become dependent on alcohol. Anxiety, poor sleep, and reduced appetite can all happen because of long-term alcohol use, and difficulty sleeping without alcohol is a common withdrawal symptom.
There are medications that can help with alcohol withdrawal, cravings, and sleep, but they should only be started after an assessment by a psychiatrist or physician. If you’ve been drinking heavily for 17 years, stopping suddenly on your own can be dangerous and, in some cases, may lead to severe withdrawal symptoms such as seizures or confusion. Please don’t try to quit abruptly without medical guidance.
Along with medication, therapy can help you manage cravings, anxiety, and build healthier coping strategies, which greatly improves long-term recovery. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
Answered2026-06-28 05:09:35
1/1 people found this helpful