Claudi

I am new to this site and have a few questions. Firstly I have been trying to stop drinking for a few months now. Last week I went 4 days without any booze. I usually drink every second day between one to two bottles of wine.
The last couple of days have been different.. After my four day stint of abs, I drank two bottles if wine on Thursday night and then about 12 beers and four shots of bourbon Friday night. This morning I feel like death. My question is..will I go through life threatening withdrawals from this? I have an underlying anxiety issue which is so much worse after drinking and I'm freaking out about dying from withdrawals. Any help would be much appreciated. I really want this to be the last time I drink because I just can't take it anymore.
Thanks in advance guys

sugarbear1

please see a doctor for a proper detox

detox can be fatal

Dee74

Hi Claudi - welcome

the thing is - we don't know.
Noone does - withdrawal is so unpredictable.

If you're worried why not find a bulk billing Dr today and get yourself checked out?

D

Claudi

I suppose I was just looking for some ball park figures.. Some sites have said you have to drink everyday, hard for at least a year, others say it can happen after one night of binging.

least

You never know how it will be. That's why it's smart to get medical help with w/d.

ElegantlyWasted

So many variables come into play, like age, general nutrition, underlying medical conditions etc. that it is dangerous to ballpark especially if you have been drinking a lot and often. Please consult a medical professional, they will be able to properly assess your unique situation. All the best and welcome.

Dee74

None of us know your general health, your clinical history, and even if we did none of us are Drs

I detoxed without apparent ill effect many times - the last time tho I suffered several mini strokes.

I'm not trying to scare you - just to show we just can't give you guarantees.

D

Claudi

Okay, thanks guys.
I'm 27, female, average weight. I will go to the doctors if it gets too horrible. I mean, it's already horrible but you know what I mean.

Midlifecrisis

Good luck and take care and don't hesitate to see a doctor if things get bad or just in case.

MIRecovery

If things get bad forget the doctor and go to emergency room and make sure that you have someone close at hand that can help

Claudi

What do you mean by "bad"?

MIRecovery

For me I felt like my heart was going to explode uncontrollable vomiting so weak I couldn't walk sweating like I didn't know it was possible to sweat. In general I thought I was dying and it is entirely possible I was. Was taken to emergency room and stabilized.

I am not a doctor but this was my personal experience. I do know that detox should be medically supervised. it is much better to be overly cautious than underly cautious

Hevyn

Hi Claudi - We're glad to have you here. When I stopped drinking my blood pressure spiked dangerously - that's just one of the things that can happen.

I hope you'll stick with us after your withdrawal issue is resolved. This is a wonderful place to be when you're newly recovering. I drank heavily for decades & I finally was able to let go of it after joining SR.