Horn95

My hands are shaking and very anxious. This is even after a good weight workout and having a meal. I am wondering if it is just anxiety, which is pretty bad right now. Last time I went sober I had the shakes for the first day, a little the second, but this time it is starting later.

I’ll take a vistaril. Hopefully that will take the edge off.

Anyone have a similar experience?

ScottFromWI

Anxiety is very, very common during this time Horn. Alcohol depresses you, so your mind is waking up and things can definitely be all over the map so to speak.

In general, withdrawals get subsequently worse each time, the phenomenon is know as "kindling". If you have concerns seeing a doctor is not out of the question.

I have no idea what vistaril is, but unfortunately there's no "magic pill" that will make withdrawal symptoms go away. AKA - it's not going to be a pleasant experience for a little while.

Anna

Horn, it's tough getting through the first few days, but you're getting through it. I had terrible anxiety the first few days, so I can imagine how you feel. I hope you feel better soon, and if not, check with your dr.

Horn95

Vistaril is hyrdoxizine. It is a mild anti-anxiety med. I do not want to go the benzo route. The shakes are not as bad as they were about an hour ago. I think it is anxiety.

Primativo

I'm on day 4 and I am also very anxious despite feeling better yesterday. We have no choice but to ride it out. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

Horn95

Is this your first time detoxing?

My shakes went away. That has reduced my anxiety.

soberista

Nice to see you online Primativo. Anxiety is par for the course. Hang on in there it will pass. Try some YouTube meditations /relaxations.

thomas11

I know my blood sugar fluctuated when coming off a binge and if I didn't eat and worked out I would shake, and sweat a lot. I'm a big proponent of food when trying to recover.

tomsteve

gotta give time time,horn. with the amount you were drinking, nothing is going to straighten out over night- physically,mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.
but it will in time

Primativo

First time detoxing off of a real big binge yes. Drank a hell of a lot over a 10 day period.

I didn't have any shakes. Just anxiety.

snitch

I am day 10. I had a 9/10 day binge which included xanax. I am still feeling slightly anxious at the moment but shakes have gone. It's awful but we just have to ride it out and get a bit better and a bit stonger everyday. The important thing is not to pick up a drink.

entropy1964

Anxiety causing shakes, shakes causing anxiety.....its all withdrawal. As you know 3 days is really early. Hang in there.

Hydrate, eat clean, get some cardio (sweat). I took B1 and a Bcombo supplement....ask your dr about that. Electrolytes.

Horn95

I actually have been on a B-complex vitamin for quite some time, and a multivitamin, as well as fish oil, and a couple of other supplements. I took these even while drinking. Probably explains why my withdrawals have not been worse.

I am starting Day 4. And other than the psychological symptoms, I feel pretty well. Got decent sleep, and am more rested than I have been in a while.

lessgravity

Glad to hear homie. Keep it moving.