Originally Posted by
Ghostman 
Thanks Anna.. How long did it take for you once you stopped completely, before you didn't find it to be a problem anymore?
Well, it took weeks for me to feel normal again, physically and emotionally. The physical desire and cravings were less of a problem, than the mental issues. The thing is, drinking is a symptom. We use alcohol because we don't want to deal with stuff. So, when we stop drinking, there it is and we have no choice but to deal with it.