🧠 My Opinion (As a Psychiatrist):
The symptoms you're describing — poor sleep, inability to concentrate, hand vibrations, and change in daily functioning — combined with your history of alcohol use, are strongly suggestive of alcohol-related withdrawal symptoms or post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). When someone who has been consuming alcohol regularly cuts down or stops, the brain takes time to rebalance — which may cause tremors, sleep issues, anxiety, restlessness, and even depressive thoughts.
Your efforts to reduce alcohol are commendable, but these changes should be managed systematically, especially if you're feeling physically and mentally unwell. It’s essential to differentiate whether this is an early withdrawal state, a comorbid anxiety/depressive disorder, or even a neurological effect of alcohol use (e.g. peripheral neuropathy or
vitamin deficiency).
Next Steps
🩺 Next Step (What should the patient do next?):
1. Consult a psychiatrist at the earliest — preferably one experienced in addiction psychiatry.
2. A physical check-up including
Vitamin B12, thiamine,
liver function tests, and neurological examination is recommended.
3. Structured deaddiction plan with supportive medications (for sleep, tremors, etc.) might be needed.
4. Do NOT stop alcohol abruptly if dependence is high — it can be dangerous without medical supervision.
5. Consider counselling/psychotherapy to build long-term sobriety strategies and avoid relapse.
Health Tips
⚠️ Helpful Tips / Word of Caution:
Sleep and tremors usually improve within 1–3 weeks under the right medical care.
Avoid caffeine and nicotine during this recovery phase — they can worsen tremors and anxiety.
Stay hydrated and include nutritious meals with B-complex supplements after consulting your doctor.
If you experience seizures, hallucinations, confusion, or extreme restlessness — seek emergency help immediately.
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📍 Dr Shivam Bhandari Jain — Consultant Psychiatrist
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