Alcohol withdrawal syndrome and Delirium Tremens (Nursing Care Plans)

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Alcohol withdrawal syndrome and Delirium Tremens
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[@CoCojoy420]

I was diagnosed with with pancreatitis after drinking for 20years I detoxed the day I was diagnosed it’s crazy my body was shot, thank the man upstairs I survived, no one ever told after my first drink I would be a alcoholic, 50 plus days clean

[@Sourhour634]

Hell ya

[@blackbeast9268]

I'm fucking lucky to be alive. Thanks to the ICU. The worst part isn't hallucinations, it's the feeling of dissociation. So horrible

[@user-gn9vu7wn7t]

And the wasted time, the time you pass or literally miss in your life. An empty pocket of time you never lived at all! I don't really understand how dissociation feels like because I've never experienced such a thing. Be strong and God loves you and many of us here do too!

[@joyful_tanya]

I have been a RN for 20 years. My husband just went in for alcohol detox and I wanted to really know what he's going through. Thank you because this is a very thorough care plan!

[@kaaluha9591]

watching this whole going thru withdrawals is scaring the absolute shit outta me

[@KatiTheButcher]

Yeah I can relate. Was weaning myself off down to 500ml a day was having horrible sweats then I just quit a couple days ago and now Im kinda freaked out the worst might not be behind me. Hope you are ok.

[@dennis_Swizzy]

I can't sleep and am having needless pain pins throught my body

[@joshwiest1788]

Thanks so much. I’ve been through this and was so grateful for a good nurse, and you’re definitely one!

[@1badombre82]

Agreed. Thank god my nurses knew how to handle my DTs.

[@aNewBeginning233]

Why couldn’t I had you as a nurse. I’ve been treated like shit by the healthcare system here in the states because everyone here abuses the medication that I desperately needed. Was deprived for 3 years and completely Clueless as to why I was hyperventilating and being sent to the ER over and over and over again. Developed hypochondria and have been living hell for the last 3 years due to the negligence and lack of support here from doctors. I feel I’ve done irreversible damage now and very upset. Thank you for the info

[@KatiTheButcher]

Hey hope you are doing better. Sorry you've had such a rough time.

[@DonnySimpanero]

I was given Precedex for DT's my first time and honestly think it should be used in conjunction with less benzos. Especially for people like me who get highly agitated on benzos.

[@magical8013]

Librium is a lifesaver, along with gabapentin and Zoloft

[@adsingh54321]

Thank you so much

[@lovenlife634]

The list of medications for treatment ...only thing i need where you would put that.

[@johnslugger]

My wife was diagnosed with stage 3 liver failure and she started having seizures with her DT's when she cold Turkey-ed her drinking. They put her on 30 MG Valium per-day and she's fine now. The transplant committee says they are OK with Valium but if she takes ONE DRINK she will NEVER get a liver! ASK YOUR DR. FOR VALIUM (30mg PD) if your having uncontrollable withdrawals! You can taper Valium but plan on 2 years as it takes a LONG time to do it without going through hell.

[@aNewBeginning233]

30mg ? I didn’t realize it went that high… that treats the anxiety, what about treating the depression ?

[@johnslugger]

@@aNewBeginning233 30 MG Valium is a standard dose for Alcohol withdrawal from the Medical MERCK index. For the depression they used Prozak.

[@Janaesolts42]

I hope she's ok

[@adrianbecker6853]

Hello. My name is Adrian, and I’m an alcoholic. Don’t know how did I get to this point in my life. I’m 42 yrs old, been drinking heavily hard liquor (Gin and Scotch) for the last five years. It got worse when I started working from home! I’m doing my own detox as follows: NIGHT: been doing the following one hour before bed so I can sleep: * One full drink * 1/2 THC gummy (makes mee sleepy) * One cigarette (calms me down) * One GABA pill supplement (calms me down) NOTE: ever since I cut down the booze, I can’t sleep well (major anxiety). DAY: been doing the following at daytime: * 0.5MG of Klonopin (no more than that). * One cigarette (calms me down) * One GABA supplement pill (calms me down) * CBD oil tincture (helps with anxiety), morning and afternoon. * Detox Tea morning and afternoon. * NO ALCOHOL DURING THE DAY !!! Been doing this this week, but still the DTs during the day have been terrible! I guess it takes time! I can do this! My DTs are mainly tactile. I literally feel my entire peripheral nervous system like itching and moving! From the top of my spine to the back of my feet! It’s very pronounced and horrible! Also feel my skin burning, very shallow breathing, peripheral vision hallucinations (minor), very anxious, and irritable! I’m not seeing anybody these days. Today was the worst day! I could barely work! I sure hope that it gets better in time, because the tactile DTs are killing me! I’m praying to God and Jesus Christ to help me overcome this, because it’s ruining my life! I know I can do this! I just don’t want to live like a slave to alcohol! Wish me luck! Blessings to all! 😇

[@THESMOKEDOCTOR]

I'm 7 days clean and it's hell

[@1badombre82]

I know those symptoms well but my hallucinations were MASSIVE! I would very strongly recommend doing a thorough detox in a good hospital for several days followed by at least 28 days in rehab. My DTs were over in less than a week. Saved my life. It's far to risky to try this from home. 60 days sober now and I feel great.

[@cajunkarl4828]

Hey hang in

[@ovhalkunal3968]

Join AA

[@FilK79]

What about doing opiates? I am already on methadone but I wonder will stronger opiates help me regarding DT?

[@julianachavarriagacano4321]

Excelente video. Thank You for sharing.

[@NRSNG]

Of course, glad to help!

[@FBAV]

For some reason imagining this not too bad plan becoming protocol referring to other protocols makes me understand why it often might not work... "They" are still human individuals who may differ a huge lot from eachother... There's no standard treatment "plan" or protocol that'll always work. This is more likely a very basic piece of information enough to catch up with a person for a few days. Thanks for sharing though, cause if this is as far as a nurses insight goes, it's not weird many give up on detoxification / rehab. Been through this and I rather wouldn't sign for it again this way myself, it's been traumatizing.

[@Elchamuc020]

Fuck me going through that stage rn im scared af of even closing my eyes

[@MarvinDeezNutz]

How are you???

[@woodcharles470]

👋

[@THESMOKEDOCTOR]

Word

[@hankbellamy]

Yes I am the same that's why I'm on my phone at 5 in morning I sleep for 10 20 mins but just wake up from the craziest dreams can't even explain them it's been 3 days like this

[@jewelsbarbie]

@@hankbellamy make sure you replenish all your nutrients and electrolytes. That will help bring your body back to homeostasis. Check out the channel Fit Recovery. He can help you get your body replenished and healthy again. Please don’t give up and keep taking it day by day, moment by moment. Wishing you all the best!

[@filippina13]

What does CIWA stand for

[@lisavillarreal5600]

The Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol.

[@aaronweaver1886]

Bro I justvwant to know how t,f to take care of my body and fully heal cuz my lungs and heart

[@Glenda-sz4ib]

I'm in

[@Janaesolts42]

I'm a binge drinker. I drink 5 to 7 days Straight apx every other month and still experience this. Is this normal?

[@1badombre82]

It's good you are educating yourself on it. Drinking will cost you everything. I'm so lucky to be alive and 60 days sober.

[@CAdams93]

Yes it's normal

[@Janaesolts42]

@Garrus Vakarian I've been sober almost 5 months! I'm done

[@hankbellamy]

It's currently 5 in the morning I will nod off for about 10 20 mins and have the most traumatizing dreams it's been 3 days like this also coughing up green like fluid and been screaming in my sleep

[@CAdams93]

@@hankbellamy you're going to have to take a lot of vitamins and minerals to get your body right. It's going to take time but it gets better day by day

[@Brian-gh2ij]

Is anxiety a common symptom of withdrawal?

[@drummer856]

It is for me, I’m 8 days sober and my anxiety is pretty bad even with the medication I’m on.

[@thelatearthurmorgan6158]

@@drummer856 how's it going? Still sober?

[@THESMOKEDOCTOR]

@@drummer856 same here

[@bjones47059]

Very much

[@LowPolyMolly]

@@THESMOKEDOCTOR how is your journey been going

[@Brian-gh2ij]

How long can withdrawal last?

[@1badombre82]

Usually 2 weeks or less but PAWS (post acute withdrawal syndrome) can last a very long time. But trust me that it's worth it. Booze almost cost me everything

[@alanoneill3065]

oh no,,,, So,,, So,,, So,,,' So,,, Crazy....get help for that affliction asap

[@tykalcheeks4734]

Can you get in touch with me please

[@jimjones1540]

This information is cool, but I rathet see videos from real people personal experience from alcohol withdrawal

[@themusicpluspodcast8692]

Hey.. i just stopped drinking on my own.. i was always drinking heavily on a daily basis. Stopped about a year ago.. but i still experience not serious body shaking.. how do i get raid of the body tremors

[@CAdams93]

Take Vitamin B1 and B Complex vitamins

[@frenchustube]

You need to take a medication called propanolol. It’s a beta blocker. It will stop the shakes. I take 20 mg in the morning and I’m good for the day. A lot of musician takes that medication because the shake when they get nervous.

[@Jerry-zx7rf]

did they go away?

[@beatrixbrennan1545]

You probably have a thyroid issue or are hypoglycemic. Whatever is happening with you is probably completely unrelated to alcohol at this point.

[@frenchustube]

Try quit drinking couple times. My doctor provided me with medication gave me Valium 10 mg so the first two /three days I take about 30 mg then I take .50 mg klonopin for two days only ,then propanolol who helps me with the shakes. i’m not a doctor, so don’t take this as a medical advice but please go see the doctor. Don’t be ashamed like I was or even go to the hospital if it really bad. I was drinking up to three bottles of red wine. Please stop before it’s too late because I have symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in my legs are very weak. That’s very scary. I have no clue I was thinking alcohol is the liver but it messes your brain.

[@cajunkarl4828]

J

[@becky2235]

Restraining people? What the hell happened to human rights???

[@MsDanakennedy]

If they are suicidal!

[@1badombre82]

I needed to be restrained but I was not suicidal. My DT hallucinations were so severe I tried to escape thinking people were trying to hurt me. I was flailing like a trapped animal! Thank God it was a temporary condition from elevated ammonia levels and my bodies response to no alcohol. 60 days sober today

[@laydeefoolishx3]

@@1badombre82 how long did those hallucinations last? My fiancé is in the hospital right now with pancreatitis, he was a heavy drinker and cold turkeyed due to this hospitalization and these withdrawal symptoms are no joke. He is being restrained for same reason you mentioned.

[@1badombre82]

@@laydeefoolishx3 the hallucinations lasted about 4 or 5 days for me but its hard to say when they stopped because it was hard to tell what was a hallucination and what wasn't. They had to convince me that not all I was seeing and hearing was actually happening . Some of it was like a crazy dream and some of it was simple and non threatening like seeing horses in the creek that weren't there

[@Malouco]

Sometimes I think u hv to do it

[@shiiziimochachie1525]

Am an alcoholic so all your talks is not heplfull for alholics.

[@tawnybees9973]

no its not she sounds so uncompassionate and scaring people to quit

[@Ryenix1]

@@tawnybees9973she’s educating nurses & nursing students about creating a care plan for patients going through alcohol detox. She’s not trying to scare alcoholics. and she sounds compassionate to me.