How long will these symptoms last due to alcohol withdrawal?
Monday, April 26th, 2010 at
10:42 am
I have been drinking vodka heavy for 2 years. I stopped this habit yesterday, but I’m having very annoying symptoms. My hands are shaking, I’m nauseous, light-headed, and had cold sweats all night. Also kept waking up with a feeling that something was crawling on my body. Also bruise way too easily. How long can I expect this to go on? When does it start getting better? Any personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!
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This is a typical withdrawal situation. It takes several weeks for it to clear then you’ll feel better. Eat good, drink lot’s of fluids and get some rest.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically peak between 48 -72 hours and then start to resolve. When I quit I went to detox. I had a withdrawal seizure on the second day and had to be taken to the hospital. The whole experience was enough to keep me far away from booze. It’s not really a good idea to quit cold turkey on your own. You should see your dr first. He/she can give you a short supply of benzodiazapines. The benzos are very good at greatly reducing the withdrawal symptoms.