alcoholism question?

[follyclose]

ive taken the first step in seeing someone with regards to my alcoholic problem,.. didnt get the chance to ask what she meant about DETOX, she said i would not have the sweating , shaking etc, what does it really involve, she did say that a nurse would be dealing with me any help would be so much appeciated

[Phil The Manc]

To clear out your body......Good luck.

[sweetsum691]

There are some really good websites out there for alcoholism. Detox is where you go to detoxify. If you drink very heavily every day, you don't want to quit cold turkey, it can even be life threatening. I'm an alcoholic, so hang in there. I would definitely suggest AA, most of the groups are really good and they have lots of literature to read. Also, keep sweets on hand for the first few weeks. Alcohol is metabolized into sugar in your body and eating candy or ice cream will help with the withdrawls. Hang in there!!!

[onehelpfulgirl]

To be honest your anxiety is going to peak and you are going to have to deal with issues in your head you never considered. The best of luck. I urge you not to substitute faith in a higher power for alcoholism. Also, do not subsitute for alcohol drinking behavior for SSRI'S supplied by doctors and or friends. Again, good luckl. The pain will only be there if you let it. Blast yout favrite myusic and run arond when you wabt to drink.

[bork1027]

Detox refers to detoxifying your body from the alcohol you have consumed. Sometimes during this process addicts experience symptoms such as the ones you mentioned in your post. Essentially, your body has become used to the constant flow of alcohol and will show symptoms when the supply is gone.I believe they are referring to giving you medications to reduce the symptoms, as well as a nurse to help you through this. You are taking a step in the right direction... good luck!

[sweethoneyshalista]

it usually last for 7 days and they just clean out your system basically just no alchol for those 7 days. My dad is an alcholic and has been for a long time they told us detox could kill him that he would need to go to rehab... so make sure you check into that k Rehab will help you over come the problem and last about 30 days detox just keeps you from having any alchol for around 7.. hope this helps some :) good luck!!

[Almost Sober]

You gotta clean out your whole system, be sure to start on a Monday. Try not to switch to smokes or eating as it is most common. It's differant for everybody, you might have the shakes for a while. God's Speed.

[johnscott4242]

Not sure that I can give advice but I would like to say "Good Luck and dont give up"

[tlbrown42000]

As a healthcare provider I can tell you alcohol is a very physically addicting drug. Physically your body becomes dependent on it and you go into withdrawal when it no longer gets it. It's called 'detox' to us healthcare providers. In other words, detoxification. Getting your body through withdrawal. In the old days they called alcohol withdrawal the 'DT'S'. Today we can give medications to help get you through that time and cut down on the usual symptoms of shaking and sweating. Sometimes delirium and hallucinations (in the old days called 'seeing pink elephants). Even seizures. Bless you for taking this step and getting help. Keep going.

[busy bee]

well done and good luck

[Charlie B.]

Like the others that responded to your question, Detox is where you go to get a substance out of your body. It usually takes three to five days to do that. Unlike other substances detoxifying from alcohol can be problematic. Acutealcoholism has been known to cause seizures during the "drying out" period. That's why a nurse or a doctor is always there.A lesser level of alcohol addiction is at worst uncomfortable. You will crave a drink and might sweat, have tremors, and have trouble sleeping or lose your appetite for awhile.Good luck.

[springbank03]

These answers are good & encouraging. Stay focused, it will not be easy to see out yet another day without alcohol but in the end you will be successful and proud of youself regaining your dignity and pride. AA are always there to help you through the difficult times.Good luck in regaining control of your life.

[misskenjr]

I pray for blessings and favor on you, my friend. I am an adult child of an alcoholic, and my brother is a recovering crack-addict. Two of my uncles have been clean and sober for 25+ years, and one of them started a Celebrate Recovery program at his church. God will get you through this. I pray for Him to lead and carry you.