Are there any side effects of quitting alcohol cold turkey apart from sleeplessness? I have been a regular drinker for 12 years and have decided to quit. Today is my day 1.
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Hello Mr.
Good morning.
I read ur concern and got an idea of ur drinking
pattern . I wud like to comment over few things
that u must understand .
1. Any substance ( alcohol, cannabis, opoid,
synthetic drug, tobacco and many more) involve
and impact over " Central nervous system "of ur
body.
2. U should understand the difference among
Alcohol use, alcohol abuse ,alcohol intoxication
& alcohol dependence.
3. Among all above ,Only alcohol dependence is
is most important predictor for withdrawal
symptoms .
4. Dependance means body has become
dependant over that particular substance both
Physically and psychologically.
5. Any sudden/ abrupt stopping of that
dependant substance may cause serious
withdrawal symptoms.
6.In ur case alcohol withdrawal symptoms can
be
* Sleep disturbances
* Pounding heart beats
* Tremor in hands
* Paroxysmal sweating
* Feeling anxious
* Agitation / restlessness
* Hallucination ( Auditory, visual & tactile )
* Disorientation
* Headache
* Burning sensation in stomach.
7. But if you are not a case of dependance then
there is possibility you may not face any
withdrawal symptoms as mentioned above.
Next Steps
Consult a Psychiatrist/ Neuropsychiatrist of ur
choice to discuss in detail ur reasons to drink
drinking pattern , volume of drink everyday, last
drink and it's volume, ur motivation level to quit
alcohol. All these specific details are needed to
manage ur condition.
Even if there is no withdrawal symptoms , still
you must visit a Psychiatrist / Neuropsychiatrist
for De-addiction of alcohol .
Health Tips
* Alcohol is no good for ur Body, Social life,
Family and money . Don't exploit ur life.
* Take care.
**. Have a safe & peaceful day. **
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You shouldnt.
Alcohol cold Turkey causes severe withdrawl like delirium (disorientation to time, place, person), hallucinations, seizures - severe withdrawl.
Mild withdrawls - tremors, palpitations, sweating, restlessness, lack of sleep etc
You need to get admitted in hospital to get detox.
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