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Hey,
I decided to quit/severely cut back on my drinking. I'm not sure which one yet. I've been drinking heavily pretty much nightly for about 10 years with a period of semi-sobriety, (not sure what to call it, I still drank but only once a week or so and it wasn't a problem), for about a year halfway through that decade. Today is the fourth day of not drinking and I am actually feeling pretty good I'm sleeping well and energetic and happy, (no anxiety or depression problems).
The only withdrawal symptoms I am having is a slight headache on and off all day and occasional fatigue. I'm concerned about any other serious withdrawal symptoms popping up, because this seems too good to be true, and I just wanted to know if anyone can tell me the window of time for severe withdrawal, (if it's going to happen at all?), I've heard people say that long term drinkers will probably need to be monitored by a doctor to quit.
Thanks.
I decided to quit/severely cut back on my drinking. I'm not sure which one yet. I've been drinking heavily pretty much nightly for about 10 years with a period of semi-sobriety, (not sure what to call it, I still drank but only once a week or so and it wasn't a problem), for about a year halfway through that decade. Today is the fourth day of not drinking and I am actually feeling pretty good I'm sleeping well and energetic and happy, (no anxiety or depression problems).
The only withdrawal symptoms I am having is a slight headache on and off all day and occasional fatigue. I'm concerned about any other serious withdrawal symptoms popping up, because this seems too good to be true, and I just wanted to know if anyone can tell me the window of time for severe withdrawal, (if it's going to happen at all?), I've heard people say that long term drinkers will probably need to be monitored by a doctor to quit.
Thanks.
Why not get into some kind of support group NOW, because you are doing absolutely wonderful. But I believe you will need other mental support to not go back to that obsession.
After four days, like I said, probably not going to happen. But the mental obsession and the tricks alcohol plays on the mind will happen, guaranteed.
For me personally - no withdrawal outside fatigue and mood swings.
The mood swings got worse for a few weeks then settled down.
Early sobriety though- was rough mentally.
Sometimes it still is which is why I love aa, the other sobers women, sober friendships, a home group, etc etc
Welcome. The worst of withdrawal probably is behind you, but keep an eye on it, especially if those headaches and fatigue persists. In any case if you haven't had a recent complete physical it wouldn't hurt to have one now.
Either cutting back or complete abstinence are valid goals. As a suggestion perhaps you might want to abstain from alcohol for a period of time, say 30 days and re-evaluate your drinking from there.
There are many resources and options out there for help dealing with alcohol use disorder.