torties

I recently started having vicious episodes of anxiety and trembling that I blamed on the fact that I would polish off a half pint of vodka and a six pack every night. After many, many, many days of saying to myself 'I will quit tomorrow' I finally quit. About a week later I went to see my doctor who informed that quitting was incredibly dangerous without medical supervision.

My anxiety attacks have gone away. I've started exercising. I feel amazing. However, I still have one odd problem. Occasionally, mostly when I'm at work but sometimes it happens elsewhere, I will lean on something solid and feel like it is moving. Or I the ground will seem unstable and I will feel almost as if I'm surfing except for that the movement is so much smaller than that. I have to take a surfing stance to feel stable. It's just a slight movement. Like when you can shift a table that is a bit wobbly. Normally I would just Google the symptom but I don't know how to word it. It's not dizziness and I'm not sure if it's considered loss of balance.

Does anyone know what this is? Will it stop? Do I need to see a doctor? Is it due to the fact that I was drinking to excess every night? Can I take a pill or vitamin or herb to make this go away? Other than insomnia I've had no other problems. I think I may also be seeing spots but I'm not sure

Overman

torties,

how long have you been sober?

There is a sticky on post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) around here somewhere.

Dizziness and a sense of 'disequilibrium' can be common symptoms, IIRC.

torties

Its been about ten days.

Taking5

Sounds like PAWS to me - post acute withdrawal syndrome. Look for the sticky on this.

Wolfchild

Mark75

That does sound like PAWS.... that should get better... But, to be sure,, since we can't give advice, see a doc if you are really worried.

I would be concerned if you had double vision, problems with walking, etc...

Mark

Nettaja

I get this at work too..we have an open plan office and sometimes it detracts me from having long conversations. I tend to lean slightly on the desk with the thigh as a steadier. After about a week it does seem to reduce and after three weeks it has pretty much gone. It is definitely a withdrawal symptom and related to anxiety rebound (IMO)

CarolD

Here is the PAWS info for your consideration

Post Acute Withdrawl - Relapse Prevention Specialists - TLC The Living Center

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