Side effects of quitting cold turkey

jetmann

Can an alcoholic quit cold turkey without side effects other than DT's?

Withdrawal after binging for one month?

Broadway57363626

Hello everyone. My husband left me at the end of October and I went on a month long binge. I drank every day except for two separate days...

ascites

philtom

think i have ascites from drinking -quit when i noticed a mild case (i think) no other symptoms -is this bad stage 4 cirrosis?

Fear of Cirrhosis

Daniela032776

I fear I may have cirrhosis. I've been binge drinking for about the last decade. I took periods of time off. During most of this time I h...

Binge drinking once in 1-2 months

goingred

I've been drinking at social gatherings may be once in 1-2 months. On some occasions I've drunk upto 350ml of whiskey, otherwise mostly I...

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ibizan

We NEVER advise anyone here to use Valium for alcohol withdrawal MINUS medical supervision!that is indeed a tad of sheer lunacy!

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Hypeshooter

Yes it is possible but depends on the individual. Make sure you have a strong support network of friends and help if needed. Sometimes medication like valium can help with the anxiety. The jitters and sickness won't last though and is just your body flushing the toxins out of your system. My partner was an alcoholic for 23 years and quit cold turkey two years ago. He experienced, anxiety and irritablility and restlessness but is now back to normal. A good diet and excercise is important when stopping as well. See your doctor or medical health professional for further help and advice.

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Twosandbits

Hello Jetman

Read the post's under I Need to Quit, there is a lot of information. If I'm not mistaken DT's are the most dangerous part of going Cold Turkey along with potentially fatal seizures. So no an aclohlic cannot quit without side effects!!!

Hope you find some help.

Best wishes, Rachel

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