Delirium Tremens
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At the end of July, when I first tried to abstain this year, I had some involuntary twitching of my arms and legs, lots of anxiety and, some of the other mental symptoms. Never had visual or auditory hallucinations. Even so it was a scary situation. Really don't want to it again.
Why do you ask? Are you having DT's yourself?
Why do you ask? Are you having DT's yourself?
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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yeah I think there are different extremes of it. I'd say in my case i expeirenced withdrawels on a daily basis when i drank i had full on panic attacks and anxiety and jitters daily. the ONLY thing that would calm me down was another drink. But i had to work so i'd try and remain as sober as possible for work 90% of the time. Only on the really really rough days would i drink in the morning or at lunch time or before my work day ended.
it never went so far as hullcinations and such but it didnt have to i had all sorts of crazyness going on in my mind anyhow. when i quit this all calmed in a week or so tho the anxiety was something fierce for many months more.
it never went so far as hullcinations and such but it didnt have to i had all sorts of crazyness going on in my mind anyhow. when i quit this all calmed in a week or so tho the anxiety was something fierce for many months more.
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Not sure all of the DT symptoms but I got sicker than anything I can explain. At the ER they diagnosed it as acute alcohol withdrawal. Drank one more time and then began my sobriety journey. Whatever I had you don't want
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You were diagnosed with it once not too long ago, are you having the same issues again?
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...cinations.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...cinations.html
Matt M
Join Date: Nov 2010
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I've experienced it numerous times - The ridiculous shaking/trembling, jerkiness at night, hallucinations etc.
And a total of six withdrawal seizures in a 4 year period.
It's not worth toughing out the 3-day period (the DT's that could result in seizures would be in a 3-day period of stopping drinking) because i've done that and it's horrible.
It's not worth taking the chance, so I suggest seeing your doctor and asking about a detox and do it the proper way.
The DT's can end up being fatal so it's not worth messing about with. Like I did.
And a total of six withdrawal seizures in a 4 year period.
It's not worth toughing out the 3-day period (the DT's that could result in seizures would be in a 3-day period of stopping drinking) because i've done that and it's horrible.
It's not worth taking the chance, so I suggest seeing your doctor and asking about a detox and do it the proper way.
The DT's can end up being fatal so it's not worth messing about with. Like I did.
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Join Date: Apr 2014
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Normally I'd agree. The problem is there is no NHS in the U.S. and I've already been to the hospital to detox once. They don't let you do it twice, so I would have to find a detox center somewhere. I also live alone and would have no way to get there. I'm also thousands in debt from medical bills.
Thankfully I have benzos that I take to prevent possible seizures. I'm also pretty far along. Gotta do things the unorthodox way this time.
Thankfully I have benzos that I take to prevent possible seizures. I'm also pretty far along. Gotta do things the unorthodox way this time.
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It's probably this particular hospital's protocol.
I'm less shaky, my appetite has returned, I'm finally sleeping (poorly but at least I am), and I'm having plenty of water.
Looks like I got away with it this time.
The hallucinations are the worst part though. Why can't I hallucinate cats instead of spiders?
I'm less shaky, my appetite has returned, I'm finally sleeping (poorly but at least I am), and I'm having plenty of water.
Looks like I got away with it this time.
The hallucinations are the worst part though. Why can't I hallucinate cats instead of spiders?
Matt M
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Well at least once you've gone the 3 day period with no alcohol you know you're not going to have seizures.
Even without that in your mind it's still not easy I know, it's a battle, but after those three days the most dangerous bit is over at least.
Even without that in your mind it's still not easy I know, it's a battle, but after those three days the most dangerous bit is over at least.
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i got the regular sides most experience, heavy night sweats, crazy dreams and the worst for me was the auditory hallucinations. I would be laying in my bed after watching the yankee game and hear as clear as you could image, like the tv was on full blast, Michael K the yankee broadcaster saying over and over again, Jeter to Techiara DOUBLE PLAY! It was a horrible loop that would not stop. Thankfully after a few days it finally did.
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The most dangerous period might be past but the most difficult period lies ahead... I.e. once you're out of the weeds physically you have to deal with the mental obsession and fighting the AV who might whisper in your ear that see, you're OK now... Its all right to have just one... I say this because I've heard those whispers and given in to them many times. What is needed now is some program of recovery. White knuckling it never worked, not for this alkie anyway.
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