Occupying my mind So, one thing I've searched and have not been able to find. Alcohol withdrawal. Studies say 6-12 hours after last drink. Is the 6-12 because your BAC is down to zero or is it because of your last drink? Say I went 12 hours, then had one standard 1.5 oz drink. Does it start the the withdrawal all over again from zero? Or is it just a hiccup in recovery? I need things to occupy my mind and educating myself is the best way |
I'm sorry, I don't know much about alcohol withdrawal, I just wanted to wish you luck in your detox. Have you talked with a doctor? If you were drinking enough to cause withdrawls, it's really the safest route. |
My doctor knows all. I'm on a detox plan. I just want to further educate myself. I'm funny like that. The more you know |
Im always looking up info online about alcohol. I like my mind occupied, too. I bet youd search long time to find exact answer. good question tho. a professional no doubt could answer u in a second i bet. |
Yesterday i was looking up effects of alcohol on the brain. hope U find the answer! |
Oh that's great that you have a doctor on board with you. I agree that you should educate yourself as much as possible, you'll find alot of people here with experience. :) I'm so glad you've decided to get sober. I'm an alcoholic also, but my most recent addiction is a three year run with opiates. I've been clean just over a month, and I know that you will find so much freedom in sobriety. Kelp hanging in there! |
Originally Posted by Mester
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Say I went 12 hours, then had one standard 1.5 oz drink. Does it start the the withdrawal all over again from zero? Or is it just a hiccup in recovery? |
Originally Posted by doggonecarl
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Drinking is not recovery. I'm trying to educate myself. It's what I like to do. ER doctor just gives you some meds and releases you. I want to better understand my addiction |
Hi Mester I don't know the answer to your question but I hope you can see why Carl was concerned? Say I went 12 hours, then had one standard 1.5 oz drink. Tell your AV to shut up. You're a non drinker. |
Originally Posted by Mester
(Post 6252955)
So, one thing I've searched and have not been able to find. Alcohol withdrawal. Studies say 6-12 hours after last drink. Is the 6-12 because your BAC is down to zero or is it because of your last drink? Say I went 12 hours, then had one standard 1.5 oz drink. Does it start the the withdrawal all over again from zero? Or is it just a hiccup in recovery? I need things to occupy my mind and educating myself is the best way |
https://www.google.com/amp/s/harvardsciencereview.com/2014/01/23/the-science-of-alcohol-addiction/amp/ This gets a bit deep into the science of drinking. There were more dense articles I found, but this one is still a bit thick. https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-detox/alcohol/withdrawal-timeline/ This one talks a bit about the timeline of withdrawals. Personally, I seem to be over the worst physical symptoms after day 3 (72 hours or so) after drinking. |
Hi Mester, I found thinking about how long it had been since I had last had a drink was making me crazy. I really tried to flip my mindset to recovery. I focused on planning healthy actities each evening, did lots of reading, exercise, outings with the kids, and worked on mindfulness. I have found it has gotten easier over time, but I am still focusing on how to make me a better me. This year I want to get my knees stronger again after surgery, and also learn to say no more often. I am guilty of taking on too much, and this year I am stepping back a little and re-evaluating the purpose, and whether it will take too much time away from my family time. |
Originally Posted by Dee74
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Hi Mester I don't know the answer to your question but I hope you can see why Carl was concerned? Yeah I know it's theoretical - but on another level it's not. Tell your AV to shut up. You're a non drinker. I'm just going to keep googling. I have yet to find the answer to my question. |
Ok, well - I still don't know the answer. Technically, maybe.? For non scientists, and all intents and purposes, mostly likely not a noticeable difference ? How long ago was the drink, Mester? If we're talking days I wouldn't worry about it outside of the intellectual exercise you've committed yourself to :) D |
Originally Posted by Mester
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Does it start the the withdrawal all over again from zero? Or is it just a hiccup in recovery? With all that said, these things vary from person to person, and there are so many variables, that there is not a blanket answer that will apply to everyone. |
Originally Posted by Mester
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I'm just going to keep googling. I have yet to find the answer to my question. |
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