Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Overview

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[@xXPanzerStalkerXx]

This is an addiction. You’re not a bad person. I dont know you but know that you’re not alone. Im on day 3. Stay strong.

[@dragonwonka5724]

Thank you. I can feel that im suffering.

[@godisgreat5141]

God who is my higher power led me to 1 year and 5 months. Go to rehab and some aa after rehab then dont look back..ALWAYS REMEMBER 1 is too many a thousand is never enough

[@janelle009]

So true. I hope you're better today 🙏🏻

[@oliviabernauer8604]

Keep going I’m on week 3 tomorrow after a nasty car accident nearly killed me. I’m having shakes sickness in stomach headaches anxiety lethargic

[@oliviabernauer8604]

@@dragonwonka5724 yeah me too I had drug addiction since I was 15 and when I stopped 3 years ago I became an alcoholic I’m feeling a lot of sickness mentally physically I’m on week 3 tomorrow

[@Johnny-wc2nl]

Withdrawal effects are extremely rough. Shaking uncontrollably, extreme anxiety, irritability, vomiting, aching everywhere, sweating. I can’t even think clearly when it has happened to me. It goes way beyond what most people consider to be a hangover.

[@2355847583]

The anxiety is the real killer for me . That’s just impossible to deal with

[@CaveManOogaBooga]

Yea same here. I was prescribed benzos previously so those are helping a little

[@harriethare2200]

Beer fear..

[@chanondelledonnebradley2582]

The shakes are what’s killing me.

[@scarletseduction808]

@@chanondelledonnebradley2582 same!! I’m on day 4 do you think it’s gets better?

[@mdte5421]

My bf was prescribed Valium

[@SayWHAT314]

They need to start showing stuff like this in school. If kids knew all of this they wouldn’t even pick up a bottle. I know I wouldn’t have.

[@psychobillynumbnuts1]

Let's be real, kids only think about the now. Theyll just say that womt happen to me because I wouldn't get to that point. And next thing you know, you're old and you got into that point

[@ArmandoLuis1318]

The promotion of alcohol is everywhere through music sports advertisements commercials you name it it’s ubiquitous.

[@ArmandoLuis1318]

People that are healthy take care of your health do not take it for granted . I think health is over fiat 💴. For the medical industry you’re just a number if you get sick . Well and in the U.S medical expenses are astronomically high either you get treated or die .

[@Choppaslit666]

I’m 23. I can’t stop drinking:(

[@jimjones1540]

Till I was in my 50's I never knew you could have withdrawal from stopping drinking

[@lovechild3687]

Their still isn't a day that goes by that I don't wish I could have a drink.. alcoholism took me straight through the depths of hell.. The withdrawal almost killed me.. 13 years sober now.. I survived that hell and I'm never going back

[@jonfrey6893]

So there is no hope of the "desire" going away?

[@harriethare4690]

Its not a hangover its a decent into hell🔥one day at a time for sure.

[@sangeetalambh6389]

Love child how r u now

[@lovechild3687]

@@sangeetalambh6389 I'm doing good.. it's crazy but still adapting to life without alcohol 13 years later.. It took me a long time to realize that life was worth living, not just for myself but for the people that loved me.. I count my blessings every day.. happy to be alive

[@lovechild3687]

@@jonfrey6893 you have to know that you can never give in to that desire..

[@geoffreyeljefe4544]

I took my friend to a detox facility this morning. We were waiting outside trying to get him admitted, and I had to call an ambulance for him because he was about to have a seizure. Alcohol dependence is no joke

[@heatherhodges1837]

I have been drinking for 4-5 years and yesterday I almost had a seizure.

[@MrCoolneko]

When I was going through withdrawals, I saw demons. When I tried to sleep, I could see them when I closed my eyes. Saw faces everywhere. Freaked myself out. Heard things no one could hear. I lost myself. Thank goodness my family still came and helped me, didn't abandoned me. Withdrawals are NEVER fun. The shaking, the nausea, sweating, trying to tell yourself you don't need it. 5 years sober now, I'm still going each day trying my best. Hope youre all doing well. :3

[@connorcampbell2536]

Nightmares are common, they are very unpleasant and can be terrifying

[@TheChinchilla15]

That's why they call alcohol spirits because excessive use and withdrawal opens a portal to lower dimensions. Trust me I've been thru it many times, glad u got 5 years 💜💜

[@rehana-d9q]

Hello how did you start the treatment?

[@Edwardjjp]

Thank you for sharing this intimate detailed account. My partner is currently in hospital with, amongst other things, alcohol withdrawal. After two weeks without alcohol, today she seemed confused. How normal is this? Thank you very much indeed.

[@MrCoolneko]

@@Edwardjjp well of course confusion will occur. I'm not a medical expert, but for me, I was trying to adjust to my life, everything around me, what was going on, who my family were. It's hard to get back on the normal mental state. Sometimes you just need time, readjust to sobriety. We depended on alcohol to do our "thinking" but without it, were in a mental state of "I'm gonna die...how do people do it? How long will this last? I wonder if I'm good now. Can I get a drink? I lasted pretty well, etc" for me...that's how it was.

[@garrettolson4526]

The nausea was the worst part for me. Unbearable it was truly a nightmare. Thank God for sober living programs.

[@scottkennedy6897]

Not sure if you or other offered to help with tips etc. Please offer again

[@AdamasOldblade]

I am currently going through withdrawal and have been for two days. This is true pain.

[@melissamelissa1592]

I did it a few months ago. Oh my god. I was in so much pain. So much cramping. I had the shakes. Anxiety. 💩. And I couldn’t sleep for 6 nights..

[@vorablackwitch9778]

@Hartley Hare I came here to see if I'm still supposed to feel like day 1 on day 11! Some days, I felt healed/normal. Others, really bad anxiety or tiredness. &, my heart rate fluctuates without doing much. But, I'm out of shape anyway. I pretty much go back to bed when I feel bad because otherwise I make my anxiety worse by worrying & overthinking.

[@Coochiedestroyer23]

I fee the hot flashes & chills. Been off the drink for the 2 full days now can’t seem to eat. Just been staying hydrated

[@Manjarow]

How much were you drinking on te point you quitted

[@arieseagle7825]

Me too.Second night

[@hexbinoban6170]

After an attack of acute pancreatitis (27 year old , 2009), the doctors advised me to stop drinking alcohol immediately. I was addicted so it was very difficult, I started exercising (cycling) and within a year I was completely sober.

[@Alwpiano]

When I was in alcohol withdrawal, I couldn't have a cigarette, coffee or energy drink. They would just make the alcohol withdrawal worse.

[@TheRabidPosum]

I can relate to that too.

[@emilia3310]

At least you can use benzos against the withdrawal symptoms. I had benzodiazepine withdrawal and they couldn't give me anything in case of seizures.

[@TheRabidPosum]

@Hartley Hare if you are withdrawing, yes. It seems to intensify the symptoms.

[@scottkennedy6897]

I had nausea and vomiting for close to two days, could not eat,smoke coffee,was that cause of beer 🍻 l thought maybe I ate something bad

[@Lowdermoomoo]

Oof I’d probably be screwed. I’m detoxing at home and thank goodness I have my husband who has been through it. He’s got redbull and benzos so I’m doing better after a few days.

[@H.E.M.]

I’m so happy I quit before it got bad. I remember quitting and weeks later still having the urge for a drink. Im sorry for those that have really bad withdrawals.

[@allthewayupthere420]

Have you felt a discomfort feeling from time to time in your upper ab section towards the right some?.. if so did u ever get it checked out

[@zachhenderson7982]

Sometime in the next week I'm going to go to the ER to detox. I have no insurance and no money. I've tried tapering off but can't do it. I drink about 2/3 of a fifth of vodka a day and haven't gone a single day without a drink in about 6 or 7 years. I'm terrified of the withdrawal. I have a wife and two kids so I can't die. I've been watching videos of detox the past few days and I'm more scared, but getting more brave at the same time. I know I can stay sober once I am in the safe zone, but I'm going to try and go to AA or something (I'm not into their religious stuff, but that's ok.) Wish me luck

[@dawnstrawser2788]

As a nurse, I would strongly advise anyone who thinks they might go through withdrawal, to check yourself into the hospital. One can literally die or become brain damaged from withdrawal depending on the severity of the drinking and withdrawal. The hospital has tools to make it more comfortable and definitely more safe. B1 is a critical vitamin one must be given during withdrawal.

[@joeldecoster8816]

NOT EVERYONE HAS THE LUXURY OF HAVING THIS LITTLE HOLIDAY TO DETOX OR REHAB. THERE ARE STILL BILLS TO PAY, CHILDREN TO CARE FOR, JOBS TO GO TO. I CANNOT STOP CRYING.

[@heatherhodges1837]

I have been drinking everyday for 4-5 years and yesterday I almost had a seizure.

[@heatherhodges1837]

Yes

[@MalikaVon]

​@@heatherhodges1837how much did u drink pee day on average

[@chrisjohnson4272]

@@heatherhodges1837 How much do u drink a day?

[@jonram7593]

I went through delirium tremens without going to a hospital, I’m on day 4 of my detox. It gets better.

[@kellyduarte2577]

How many did you drink i was drinking like 6 to 20 cans of beer everyday im on Day 5 now the pain on my chest is terrible is this normal? Did you also went through this and what did you use to overcome this im taking 2mg of clonazepam but it doesnt help me when I sleep i wake up every hour without using medication

[@VMJM85]

Keep it up my friend!!!! I’m in the same situation!! We can do this!! Please know that we’re all ok this together!!!! We can do this!!

[@Maroonlink5]

Good for you! I'm on 12 hours.

[@psychobillynumbnuts1]

Had a DT one morning and had my sister take me to the ER. Luckily the ride to the hospital was so smooth and calming. By the time we hit the hospital, I didnt feel nearly as bad.so we went back home. Thou it doesnt always work that way

[@samthomas2164]

Good for you all keep trying.

[@charlesdriscoll3631]

I love getting drunk cuz I feel so confident and happy. Then I wake up and feel ashamed and realize not everyone really likes me when I act drunk and stupid. I keep morning drinking and getting like 2-3 day hangovers. I live in a college aprtment complex. I don’t want to miss out on seeing my friends and shit I just don’t know if I can drink casually. Not sure what to do anymore and honestly pretty sick of embarrassing myself and feeling ashamed of myself. I’ve lost jobs, money, and friends , significant others, been in fights, hurt peoples feelings, etc. maybe it’s time to call it. I just want to be a good person for my friends and family again. Maybe if some of my friends see I’m sober they might want me back in their life

[@lukepowell5353]

How are you doing?

[@thiefonthecross7552]

You can do this.

[@elevenpoisons2484]

For people like us who need to quit, casual drinking just never works out. Quitting gets easier when we learn to see ourselves never wanting to drink, not even 1. The first Is the worst.

[@aaronbubby5]

When I was a kid I got excited and happy about the littlest things, after my addiction (5-10) shots a day it seemed like I could only genuinely be happy about anything while or not intoxicated. I just got a DUI recently and have frequent drug/alcohol tests so I obviously am sober now. But today I had the most intense visual/auditory hallucinations (which legit sound like demons banging whispering around the house). Im sitting in my room right now and out every corner of my eyes are swirls and flashes of light and not to mention every time I turn my head my vision does a scary double take of whatever I just turned my head to. Im ready to get this stage far the hell from out of my life and looking towards a brighter happier future. PEACE LOVE everybody stay safe 🙏🕊

[@anthonygreenfield123]

Wow, thanks for sharing. How long u been on the bender before u get these horrible withdrawals? U DT before?

[@aaronbubby5]

@@anthonygreenfield123 I was DTing heavy the day I posted this, it was scary at first cause I thought something was legit wrong with me but the day after it went away slowly (once I took B12 pills). I was on a 2-3 year bender with maybe 5 or 6 days out of a year not drinking randomly, but besides that I would wake up take a shot. Then head to work with 2-3 dollar liqour bottles in my pants, then when I got off have like 5-6 more. My Mom and dad both have terminal illnesses and just the thought alone (which was more then multiple times a day) drove me mad. My mind is super clear now though, I can’t remember the last time I felt this relaxed and clear headed. Feels like I can’t concentrate on the things I need to take care of in my life now.

[@shavoshaco2402]

Yo go to the ER wtf. Thats delrium tremens, its could be deadly. Alcohol withdrawal isn't deadly to most people, but if you develop delrium tremens its deadly to about 10% of people. Don't take that risk, hope you're doing better man

[@oliviabernauer8604]

Yeah

[@stevewilliams6180]

Im on day one once again n i kno the out come every time but i slipped up this last week n a half im tapering myself off of vodka with sips of a low abv beer i just wanted the shaking n puking to stop

[@ThuongLe-gu4nc]

My partner has been addicted to alcohol. He is unable to control the liquor intake although he gets a lot of advice and consultation from medical practitioners. I'm worried about his health condition when he's aging. I'm relieved now when I watch your astonishing video. I forward this one instantaneously to him with a hope that he is aware of the aftermath when becoming alcoholic. He will have a hard prolonged period of time struggling with withdrawal symptoms. However, I decided to encourage him to give up drinking a lot and to support him along the process. Once again, thank you so much for your wonderful video.

[@christophertroy1333]

Waves of anxiety is bad

[@gmiklos9434]

i am suffering this for now, i feel like bugs are in my brain, and constant feeling of being in the edge of a panic attack

[@Lil_Valor]

@@gmiklos9434 I’m the same, constant anxiety and like I’m about to have a panic attack. Then tend to have visual hallucinations that cause a panic attack

[@sasha-sv2xv]

@@gmiklos9434 me too how are u feeling now ...I'm sickkkk still shaking twitching

[@Brian-gh2ij]

How's anxiety now Christopher?

[@christophertroy1333]

@@Brian-gh2ij Honestly I drink it away now-a-days

[@wiximar]

I am on day 34 of sobriety. Since I went to the hospital.... Withdrawals can be really dangerous. I had forgotten how good water and food can taste

[@potter3439]

This is something that I’ve experienced enough of, because I finally made a decision to not be sick and tired anymore. This is something I no longer want any part of.

[@jeffreysickels1970]

I'm one of those more extreme examples of this. After 48 hours of skin crawling, vivid hallucinations(auditory too), Delirium Tremens misery and seizure! I ended up in an ambulance and a 3 day hospital stay. I wouldn't wish AWS on my worst enemy!

[@gfloor4127]

How long did it take to start feeling normal again for you

[@jessecha1976]

I have been dealing with alcohol abuse for 10 years, but the last six months have been the worst. currently dealing with the effects of withdrawal and its a horrible feeling to have. listening to these videos helps

[@yasukooo]

i really hope you're in a better place now, jesse! admirable that you're fighting for your life. God make it easy.

[@jessecha1976]

@yasuckoc9573 Thank You, the withdrawal cravings have subsided, , only thing left is insomnia I haven't been able to have a decent full night of sleep, usually a good 4 hrs is all I get. But craving alcohol was horrible.

[@yasukooo]

@@jessecha1976 glad things are getting better for you. wishing you restful sleep and great health this new year!

[@Edwardjjp]

Thank you for sharing this intimate detailed account. My partner is currently in hospital with, amongst other things, alcohol withdrawal. After two weeks without alcohol, today she seemed confused. How normal is this?

[@jessecha1976]

@@Edwardjjp from what I have read, depending on how long the abuse has gone on, the effects can last sometimes months.confusion is normal while your brain adjusts itself. if she is in the hospital, she is at least under the supervision of medical.professionals. best of luck AUD is a beast

[@rumrunner8260]

Thanks for the great video! I lost my brother from alcohol seizures when he tried to quit and the seizures were so bad he died within 24 hours of quitting and his girlfriend didn't want him to go the hospital. She said it happened before and she knew how to handle it, which she didn't obviously.

[@chrisjohnson4272]

Damn....How much was he drinking?

[@rumrunner8260]

Bottle or 2 of Rum and Dr. Pepper everyday.

[@chrisjohnson4272]

@@rumrunner8260 5th or pint?

[@achannelwithnocontentever9972]

Don’t feel bad!! Your doing it right. I’m one week in.

[@joestrum8056]

Im shaking like a leaf now. I fell asleep last night without a bottle and im feel like im losing my mind. I dont know how it got this bad. It just wont go away. Pray for me, plaease.

[@thomasward-cardinal7640]

Did you get through it!? I’m on day 3, went to hospital on day 2. And they gave me iv and prescribed me diazepam to take at home.. since ive been home I haven’t been able to sleep, it’s absolute torture. When is this going to end???? I drank for 5 days on hard liquor. I just want to feel normal again. 😫😫😖

[@joestrum8056]

No, going to rehab on monday. Cant live like this anymore. I was a heroin addict when i was real young, i dont know how i fell into this again.

[@thomasward-cardinal7640]

@@joestrum8056 good luck to you. I hope and pray you can beat this demon of alcohol.

[@joestrum8056]

@@thomasward-cardinal7640 thank you sir.

[@jessicaguerrero542]

I didn’t know that i was experiencing withdrwls until way after . even when I’m going through them I’m in denial, the worst withdrawal was after 2 weeks of a full binge i forgot to get my regular fix for the nighttime . I woke up shaking , with the chills and sweats , extreme nausea , my vision very blurry , my mind foggy . I couldn’t lay or stand , i felt so uncomfortable and almost felt like i was dying ,

[@garymarshall3212]

Im going through withdrawal effects from drinking alcohol at the weekend it is horrendous, I am going to detox from home I get very bad hangovers, get better rest and keep your self occupied

[@kennethwalker296]

I am going through it right now too. This is very painful

[@jessicaguerrero542]

@@kennethwalker296 only thing that helped me ease the pain just a little was vitamins , charcoal pills, & pedialite , i took a week off work and just layed in my bed with the curtains closed , the fan on & a dark towel over my head , the worst was the confusion and constantly feeling cold , hot , and never keeping food down, you can do this

[@Batman96925624]

@@jessicaguerrero542 How much drinking did it take for you to get to that point? Alcohol is literally the worst drug :(, and society needs to stop glorifying drinking

[@Faith-lr2xm]

@@Batman96925624 really it should be illegal again

[@travischafe4349]

I abused alcohol for ten years and got sober for about 3 years. I sipped a Margarita on the Fourth of July and ever since then I’ve been battling cravings And go back-and-forth from not drinking for several days to drinking a six pack of white claw every day. I try to justify it by telling myself it’s only water and not hard liquor but I know it’s dangerous I will eventually bite me in the ass. I keep telling myself I’ll try again tomorrow. I haven’t had a drink today But I know eventually that white claw will be calling my name.....damnit

[@c.m.7037]

The struggle is real. 3 years sober is awesome! Think about the positive side of sobriety! I'm only a month in so I can't speak much but stay strong! We are in this together.

[@ChristIsRisen33]

@Hartley Hare Seltzer water with 5% alcohol volume.

[@naturalaspired]

@Hartley Hare beer

[@wendycarter5718]

All booze IS alcohol floating in water ! All alcohol is poison !!

[@godisgreat5141]

Once an alcoholic thinks they can drink one or get drunk for a night you're lying to yourself..once that poison enters your body the disease has been activated. Get help now cause give it a week or a month you'll be drinking everyday again

[@laurenanne3848]

This is scary stuff. I’ve had DTs many times as I’m a binge blackout drinker. I’m 36 hours into detox and just had a seizure in the shower. This is it, I’m done. I thought I was going to die.. scared to go to the hospital as I got laughed out of there once when I had DTs. But after that seizure… that was the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced in my life.

[@laurenanne3848]

I can’t afford rehab so I’m going to actually take AA seriously this time. Actually get a sponsor. If I don’t, next time I binge drink I’ll die.

[@iiNeVeRCluTcH]

Did you know you were about to have a seizure?? That’s my biggest fear

[@jakehixon4073]

Thanks this is useful. I never considered myself a really heavy drinker but I went travelling for 2 months which involved drinking nearly every day. Upon return when I stopped drinking I feel terrible - sweating, bad headaches, severe insomnia 3-4 hours a night, anxiety, very irritable, depression etc etc. I thought I was just very down because my fun trip ended but I’ve now worked out that it must be alcohol withdrawal 😮 never though that would happen to me as I don’t drink much at home but it appears it can happen from one prolonged episode of heavy drinking too.

[@vernellblack1097]

I'm 33 and started getting DTs when I was around 17 and gave never went in for banana bags. I'm too scared to do anything. Even too afraid to sleep because of the nightmares. I would force myself to stay awake and take showers. Can't eat or hold any water down. Very scary to go through DT's.

[@ysaehikonrad6431]

Stay strong you will be well

[@adamb3326]

Man it’s rough. Been sober for 3 years but I’ve been there. Even had a seizure on day 2 at a detox facility.

[@Manjarow]

I almost thought i have the corona but its just the withdrawls

[@818guy6]

ME RIGHT NOW !! LMAO I have been drinking 4 days straight. Which i never do. (New years eve) ...and today i dont feel well. Couldnt sleep much last night...no more booze

[@scottkennedy6897]

What symptoms?😝

[@clovis4891]

I say every day I m not drinking today but when I leave work I m head to the store to get my fix.

[@williammiller496]

After i kicked heroin i got into drinking and wow this withdrawal was the worse and all because panic attacks. I drank a liter of vodka a day and at the end i drank 12 days straight with no food and only Gatorade for chasers and almost died, thank god i went when i did. I was straight up yellow

[@harriethare4690]

The anxiety & paranoia withdrawing is truly evil. And then nothing happens. Proper head fcuk.

[@versatilehumanbeing6013]

Bro i drank half a bottle of whisky day before yesterday maybe more than that now i am afraid of having alcohol withdrawls please help me i am suffering from alcohol addiction i am just 25

[@williammiller496]

@@versatilehumanbeing6013 unless you drink that all the time you won't have withdrawals, but only one person can help you and that's yourself. You don't want to go down that road. My suggestion is if you think it's really a problem go to rehab instead of looking into it and try to get the bed it's not as bad as you think, but you have to want it

[@dennyroder]

After watching the movie leaving las vegas I don't want to drink any more

[@jonram7593]

I’m about to watch that

[@versatilehumanbeing6013]

@@jonram7593 how are u now bro i myself suffer from alcohol addiction and drink once a week but heavily the hangovers the next few days are horrible i am unable to get out of bed i also suffer from ocd i dont know what to do next my parents are also not supportive please guide me

[@jessemartinez6600]

Fuck alcohol! I’m kicking it to the curb tonight and will most likely have a seizure but here it goes 🤘 love you guys

[@og5680]

Good luck bro ... I binge drink for 5 days heavy .. I'm on day 2 of detoxing scared to fall asleep

[@holup2691]

Are you still alive? To anyone that has read his comment and has seen this response. Try to detox at a hospital, or seek a doctor for diazepam and a plan to quit. Don’t mix any method of quitting with alcohol. Fatal and nightmarish way to go out.

[@AA-mi4zg]

Love you too, bro. Keep going.

[@scottkennedy6897]

Still with us?👍

[@gmanzano89gm]

@@og5680 you ok?

[@goodlessnaren]

It is hot and cold, and it hurts. i just want to sleep

[@anika2662]

What is it

[@TylorWauneka]

I feel brother

[@mattlawson714]

I am going through pretty moderate alcohol withdrawal right now, I had my last drink about 13 hours ago and I’m shaking very badly. I’m finding it hard to eat or drink. I’m really hoping to start feeling better. I wish I was at a treatment facility, but I do not have anyone to watch my old dog who has medical problems.. this is awful

[@ericrobbins472]

In recovery just reminding myself what I never want to go through again

[@bollywoodballas6368]

I am from india and this all things on video is true to the point, i was taking overcounter and some doctor suggested medicines nothing happend, i thaught i lost everything. Just went to a local doctor to seek consulation, he asked me tell me everythjng about me, i told him, my shaking and all, asked tell me meanwhile anything made you happy for a minute, i said yes. The doctor just gave me three medicines and told me forget its just normal everything will go own your own. I just took first tablet and all my feelings those high heartbeats gone in a minute. He told me this will easily pass by no need to worry but its upto you that do not go back to the shop again no body forced you to do so its your will. All for around 5 US dollars

[@Ashtasticle94]

I've had withdrawals from excessive use of weed and acid but alcohol was without a doubt the worst withdrawal I've ever gone through

[@jackpearman2991]

Day 23 stay strong we are all capable of change do it for yourself this time

[@ll_sch1zophr3ni4_ii9]

For me as alcohol user I would enforce to get a new law to start selling alcohol at 30 yo . I am in my 2 months sober but it's sucks so bad I feel disoriented, nervous,blood pressure, tremors, fatigue and brain damage 💔 😢 alcohol should take more severe laws I hope I get well out of this.

[@joeldecoster8816]

I am so confused and sooo angry. I see people dining out, having a nice glass of wine. I see my friends on facebook partying with their friends having a few. I see bottle shop advertisements, I see the boys at the pub, the politicians at lunch. the passed out husband, the man sleeping on the bench with a bottle in a brown paper bag. The drunken father that beats up his wife. The son who steals money from his mother to buy a couple of talleys. The stressed out mum who needs a bacardi to help her through the day. IS THE WHOLE WORLD DRUNK?

[@sumeshps476]

I have This problem Always tinnitus problem Then sleeping problem alcohol Its a devil

[@Ufotechnology94]

I was driving to work today and my arms and hands started tingling.I had to pull over on the highway and by the time I stopped my hands locked shut that was my 3rd day sober after a short bender (2 days)

[@Ufotechnology94]

I feel guilty because I had been honest with my boss about having an issue with alcohol. She was nice about it but now I'm ashamed because they probably think I'm super messed up

[@harriethare4690]

50 days dry after a horrendous bender that nearly killed me. Thought i'd never get through that feeling of pure hell coming off the booze & pills..but i did. Everything shall pass..

[@sp-pz8uc]

Never drinking again. Drunk 3 bottles of whisky on Christmas eve. Don't even remember drinking them, well first couple of mouthfuls. Not slept much since. When I got up today, felt terrible. Think it was dehydration from all the sweating and anxiety. Came on suddenly. Very stupid. Hardly ever drink. Must of been 3 months at least. Binge when I do. I'm hoping its, kind of like withdrawal and will pass. Lying back on a recliner as I type, with cat on lap, watching youtube waterfall. Taken a lot of anxiety away. Very good for stress. Apart from the have I messed my liver up bit. What a fool I was. In my 50's, lucky I'm still in my 50's. Enough self guilt.

[@22soldier22]

Been drinking more than 15 years a lot of those years binge drinking, black outs, waking up was the worst, the regret and pain of alcoholism is something really dark. I quit on my own with the help of God. Been sober for more than 6 months now. Everyone can do it! It's hell you must go trough but It's worth it if you want you're life back.

[@Alwpiano]

I couldn't swallow food when withdrawing. My throat and chest were too tight from anxiety. I could swallow fine once I was drunk again. My confidence would return.

[@Brian-gh2ij]

How you going now

[@Alwpiano]

@@Brian-gh2ij I've been sober for just over 2 years with the exception of a few relapses I can count on my one hand. All lasting less than 24 hours before I snapped out of them. I've loved the freedom of not being physically dependent. I can relax. I got my appetite back and gained a nice bit of weight. I would always make sure there were at least 3 litres of strong cider at home before I went to bed. I could relax then, knowing I had my "emergency drink" for withdrawals halfway through the night.

[@Brian-gh2ij]

@@Alwpiano how long did anxiety last after you quit booze? Im 54 and only abused alcohol heavily everyday for last 3 years..

[@Alwpiano]

@@Brian-gh2ij this anxiety stayed for about 3 months. I was drinking daily for about 6 years from age 22 to 28.

[@Brian-gh2ij]

@@Alwpiano what amount of booze each day? Im in Australia. .where are you?

[@VB-zs2vi]

Go see your doctor kiss your driver licence goodbye for ever.

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

Drink is the juice of the devil

[@mulfie4749]

Yes this is what has just happened to me and I feel such an idiot for asking for help!!

[@rvrohitverma2]

I am on day 20 today...just think about yourself picturing with your family after 10 years.....(I was heavy drinker with 3-4 bottles of whiskey a week)..still trying hard..

[@kylej.h]

8 years ago I was in detox at a facility and on day 3 I started hallucinating, I saw ghost people and animals, I was also hearing music in one ear and muffled talk radio in the other, I ended up going to the hospital and spent 5 days there

[@mikemihalis8341]

I'm Only 8 hours in and already shit myself . pray for me

[@justerinibrookes1605]

10 week dry after another horrendous withdrawal. Must resist the powerful urge to start drinking again. Hard work.

[@TL....]

addiction is the only prison where the key is inside

[@stephenmacdonald912]

I have detoxifying now. It really sucks i was drunk for 6 days straight. First day off i was pukin all morning next day didnt feel good at all and insomnia for three nights depressed terrible dreams when u do fall asleep. Night sweats and dark urine no appite. Hoping to sleep better tonight.

[@ahmad941030]

I hope i can avoid my alcoholic habit 😔

[@VintProg]

You must have an alternative occupation. For example a creative hobby. Then the cravings have nowhere to come from.

[@Jay-son.]

@@VintProg He's right.

[@jenniferwilcox9759]

@@VintProg If that's all it takes, then one truly only has a habit and not a problem......yet.

[@culturekiller86]

I never thought alcohol withdrawal was serious or would happen to me. Until it did. I saw hell. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Be safe, everyone.

[@greaseball8422]

I dont drink and dont plan on it either. But whats it feel like? Really wanna learn and know more from someone who experienced it. If thats ok

[@lukejourdet9549]

All the pleasure of the world goes away. Insomnia for days so everyday feels like a joyless eternity. If that's not hell, I don't know what is. The only thing to fix yourself, is more alcohol. Which is extremely easy to obtain...

[@unapologetic4859]

I drink heavily when taking oxys. I only drink when I take pills. Problem is I take pills every day multiple times a day. Always drunk and high. I like it. I don’t think I want to be sober, but it’s fucking with my life now so I’m going cold turkey on both pills and alcohol. Day 1 6/28/2021. It’s also my birthday and my late fathers birthday.

[@SuperJohnMontana]

I went into rehab for alcohol abuse and they also took my oxycodone prescription away at the same time. double withdrawal !

[@jesseg6890]

alcohol withdrawals feel like having your brain sucked out of its skull with a vacuum cleaner it’s very unpleasant. went back to drinking to get the withdrawals to stop. 8 months alcohol free now tho

[@ajsuli8048]

I’ve been nauseous all night the shakes anxiety it’s torture I passed out from exhaustion but I’m still tired can’t eat

[@brettmuller9556]

I have gotten clean for health reasons a handful of times over 4 decades or every 3-7 years meaning diet exercise and cold turkey from alcohol and caffeine . I go raw vegan drink wheatgrass juice daily (3 weeks on 1 week off) and exercise. I usually go this route because running a business stress and not enough time for myself leads to processed foods vs home cooked meals not enough exercise and drinking to much. I get back to my fighting weight and every handful of years detox from all that is harmful to the body. The longest I have gone on this strict regiment is 2 years no caffeine or alcohol or processed foods. The lab test results all come back in perfect normal range with no anomalies to cause concern. However a raw vegan lifestyle is difficult to maintain ( you will most likely be the only one you know on one plus the only one who doesn’t drink). This is why every handful of years I go back to my detox regiment to get back as best I can to where I should and can be. I’m going into detail because my most recent detoxification efforts surprised me. Normally when I quit drinking the withdrawals last about 4-7 days. This go around it lasted 1 month with week 3 and 4 difficulties. Specifically: dizziness, tingling in both arms from the elbow down like a stinger, severe nausea. I considered going to ER but eventually it all passed. I overdid the boozing when the pandemic started; Isolation, not working, bored out of my NETFLIX mind I became a binge drinker 4 days a week for 3 years, not good. Anyway I think a lifetime of social drinking with bouts of binge drinking interspersed with dry detoxing periods lasting 1 month to 2 years has run its course. It’s stay off the bottle and stay on the raw vegan diet 90% of the time if I want to live best to my abilities. Stay strong and consider ER if you are having issues after the first few days is what i have learned. Good luck.

[@alyssaextraordinair]

Why didn’t they mention severe paranoia and skitzophrenic symptoms!!!???? Or is that the last stages and I’m just totally fucked now

[@mattshepherd8586]

Its normal i think i been talming to myself for the first 2 days but it gets better

[@autumnhill3129]

Me asf rn I’m trying though

[@rebelbeaute1441]

@@autumnhill3129 how long did this last for you I’m on day 11

[@autumnhill3129]

@@rebelbeaute1441 I hope your doing okay , the severe paranoia lasted about 3 days I was still paranoid for about a week after but nothing was worse than those 3 first days

[@junkettarp8942]

Alcohol is poison.

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

Drink thy devil's juice and let be lest you bring forth the wrath of the deciples of the bottle. Drink is the devil's juice and only jesus the light can save you repent. Praise the lord

[@AlSander112]

I’m on 4 days without a drink and I feel like crap. I’m irritated and can’t sleep well. When will it get better? It really makes me want to keep drinking.

[@jenniferscott4128]

My husband is currently in the hospital due to a seizure he had from quitting. He went through the detox and is getting better. He needed medical intervention though. Please take care. I wish you the best.

[@MrAitraining]

That's the cycle and it sucks. I know a drink will relax the symptoms with me. I'm at 24 hrs since my last drink.

[@jenniferscott4128]

@@MrAitraining Yup my husband did that for years until his body said enough is enough. He really wanted to quit for so long but didn't know how.

[@abcentces]

Im 12 and im scared :(

[@psychobillynumbnuts1]

Please. Its not fun. I just woke up to nightmare and my heart couldn't stop beating fast. And three up all over the place and asked my uncle to take me to the doctor. Everytime I was going to pass out, I felt like I will have a seizure. Dont drink.

[@user-lp2mb6pu9e]

I've recently gone cold turkey, I can't stop shaking and my mind is constantly racing. My stomach feels like it's got a brick in it. I feel so sick and I'm really scared

[@alexflexx9468]

Idk if it is considered as a seizure but this week Iblacked out and I woke up in the middle of the night with a big pop in my ears and a white flash that lasted 0.5seconds .... I tried multiple times to stop cold turkey and bro that was crazy I felt like I was slowly dieing " shakes/anxiety/night sweat ... I feel like someone is messing with my head non stop and my ears keep ringing ... where it got scarier is me dreaming almost every night about demon faces watching me with big smiles as if theyre waiting for me ... sometimes the dreams are so real Idk whats true or not .. I also at some point saw black shadows ... as of today its my day 1 and I feel like im gonna have a hard time but Im optimistic this time

[@BloodspitsMusic]

For the past about 3 years it was routine to drink an 8 pack of tallboys after work before dinner on an empty stomach. Day 3 of being sober and i feel literally sick. I get cold flashes, my arm gets tingly, the other night i saw weird pulsing in the corner of my eye. The headaches.. oh the headaches. And diarrhea and nausea 😢 my whole body is sore.

[@Bugatti0700]

1k.. crazy how alcohol can really take a hold of your life

[@missteeshemah580]

I think am going through this,am a raging bull everything seems to piss me off....And the headaches😢but its worth it.wishing u best of luck if ur going through the same

[@ergus179]

Kinda funny that I'm trying to quit and this video scared me into getting half of what I normally drink because I started to panic lol

[@TheRabidPosum]

Librium works best for alcohol withdrawal. Be sure to ask for it by name if you ever have to go to the hospital.

[@ADebsLife]

Also addictive.:(

[@TheRabidPosum]

@@ADebsLife that's why they taper you off it quick, you are usually on it only for a few days less than a week. It works better than Ativan and is probably less addictive because it wears off slowly and gradually, Adivan wears off faster. If you are going through severe withdrawal they can't use Librium though because it only comes in pill form, not available in liquid IV form.

[@JTG313]

Stop drinking and I'm highly irritable especially around people but even by my self

[@JohnBobbit]

Me too. Massive anxiety and stress. Cant think about nothing else. It gives me a headache. Then I usually give in

[@helenalovelock1030]

Me too so irritated

[@Stonehawk]

Someone sent me this because they thought my two to three drinks every other week made me an "alcoholic" I appreciate that they care but i feel rather patronized when there are people *actually* struggling that these efforts could be put toward. Refreshing to see that I'm drinking less than a tenth of the "recommended maximum" though. Think I'll stay where I'm at, thanks.

[@realmarlowemadrigal]

4 straight nights now without drinking. For the first in almost 12 years. I did not stop voluntarily but my arthritis does. I can't walk even with crutches. Accidental sobriety it is. I don't feel nauseuos but i got a headache now

[@terrapinflyer273]

I f-ing hate alcohol. It is really difficult growing up with alcoholic parents. And watching my dad reach for the bottle in the freezer even when he was passing out in the hallway because he had blood pressure issues while he was dying. I had to run over to check on him as my mom called frantic again that he had fallen. He wanted me to drag him up the hallway, pick him up and put him back in bed. Going to the hospital just wasn't an option to him... We almost got him to go twice. But he backed out every time. Even got in a fight with my mom several times about it. Finally, on the fourth time we called non-emergency paramedics, they bent the rules a bit to take him in. He was there for more than a month before he passed. An absolute nightmare... All of it. Him dying, the way he died, all the events leading up to his death, him moving out and living with my brother for 8 months a while before that. The fight that ensued about him getting help that caused it. My mom giving him a black eye. Him almost running her over as he left. My mom flipping my grandpa's truck, which was his wprk truck for 15 yrs before he passed. My brother and father more worried about the truck than my mom's well-being, both choosing not to pick her up from the hospital - leaving me to call my then 85 yr old grandmother to drive to me and us to go pick her up. All the hell that ensued in my teenage years because they couldn't control themselves. Living across the street with a male neighbor with my mom due to my dad's alcoholism, gambling problem, and other addiction issues. Him banging on the door (half- or unclothed) screaming as we hid inside fearing the worst... I am amazed I even lived through it. But here I am, venting it all. And I don't feel angry or anxious about it now. Just somewhat cold and dishearted. Barely... I barely feel anything about it now. It was just hard to live through. All of that and I still worry about my mom. And wonder if the majority of her health issues may stem from alcohol withdrawal. Insomnia, restless leg syndrome / night tremors, severely swollen stomach (doctors claim her kidneys and liver are in good shape, but I trust doctors about as much as I like alcohol.), severe chronic pain (which doesn't stem from that, but I see and hear her yelping and writhing in pain as her legs seize up while she tries to fall asleep almost every night). Chronic drinking is a very, almost unimaginably difficult existence and can create the same for others you truly love and care about.

[@chrismacfly6122]

Thank you for sharing your story, I hope you see this and feel heard. You have gone through terrible things because of your parents bad decisions and you're still going through watching your mom suffer. It doesn't seem fair that this all happened and I hope you can tell this story more, to others. I know that would help someone not to go down the same road. It clearly has made sure you never do. I'm praying for you and your mother and that you are doing well because you're a frckn survivor and very loved. Stay positive and grateful for the little things. I wish you well

[@shoeking37]

Going through it day #2. After being clean 9 months. Drank way too much.

[@sandygonzaga3181]

I'm 22 yr old, started drinking since i was 16 or 17. I'm a heavy drinker, last 4 days i stopped and i start to felt those symptoms. What should i do?

[@WinstonAnimeRight]

I'm puking my brains out because I cant drink post surgery. You got this bro, start to wean down then try to sleep it off for a few days. We are young and can take it.

[@otablott7779]

If you want to be some lonely alcoholic loser then carry on drinking, if you want a better life then forget you ever drank. Go running, start something new in life. Wake up!!!

[@abdullahqasim7571]

@@otablott7779 it really isn’t that easy to just stop bro

[@John-Doe-Yo]

Wean down slowly or seek out help if you can. I saw my dad quit cold turkey with haldol and he wasn’t himself for 2 months. He’s just getting back to himself and he was only a wine drinker at night after work.

[@John-Doe-Yo]

@@otablott7779 Show some sympathy not everyone is “normal” or has it all figured out. Why even look at this video just to shit on someone who has an issue or is struggling?

[@yuriivanov8868]

Alcohol is the worst thing to get hooked on and it’s legal.

[@GdotSavoOfficial]

At 16 I became an alcoholic, almost every day for weeks I'd have a bottle or two all to myself. Recently (two times) I have went thru delirium tremors. My alcohol usage has caused a heavy dissociation disorder combined with my anxiety and depression. I'm worried I've already caused future liver failure and I'm worried i have permanent brain damage. I'm scared about how short my life may be now, I dont know what to do.

[@spartanjack1015]

Have a beer with your mates. We are all gonna die eventually. Enjoy yourself

[@GdotSavoOfficial]

@@spartanjack1015 all love bro💪🏽 made this comment while going thru withdrawl and since then I've cut down a lot and I only drink a few beers wit my people jus like u said💯 everybody is born with a death sentence, enjoy wha u have👌

[@user-ic4re8oh9c]

i can relate to that anxiety, im in my early 30s and i just went thru the DTs. i didnt even know what they were until after i went through them and it was explained by the dr what had happened (also had a major depressive episode right after so i was pretty out of it for about 2 months) im super anxious about my health now and constantly craving a drink. im just trying to stay physically active outside, eating plenty of fruits and veggies and making sure i sleep now and if i do end up drinking, i dont beat myself up. my lfiestyle has done a 180. best of luck to you!!

[@IdealX-fr4eg]

3 months plus sober anyone can do it if I can..

[@leviemcdavid209]

I've been drinking since I was 19 and I'm 26 now still drinking but I wait till 4:00 pm but I wake up sometimes and drink a beer just to get rid of a headache then I'll be fine and then wait to drink a lot more it is a bad addiction some people don't make it sober it's sad

[@mikem6176]

We see this in my hospital all. the. time. It’s one of the most humiliating, dehumanizing disorders that can affect people, and sadly, it’s 100% preventable.

[@hannah999castillogamino7]

I'm on day 2 because I just found out I was pregnant 2 days ago. I have been drinking daily for 5 years. I feel like literally shit. I have a headache, all of my muscles are achy. I feel weak. 😪 I have been needing to get help for a long time but I didn't know I'd have to go cold turkey... and anxiety is a bitch. One of the main reasons I drink is because I'm an anxious person with severe social anxiety. Idk how I'm gonna survive. But I have to.

[@hannah999castillogamino7]

Day 10 💪🏻

[@rebel8440]

@@hannah999castillogamino7 how do u feel now

[@hannah999castillogamino7]

@@rebel8440 I'm doing a lot better! I have days where I'm like "I need a damn drink!" But most days I don't even think about it anymore. So that's really good. I'm in my 7th month of pregnancy and once I give birth I plan on staying this way!

[@rebel8440]

@@hannah999castillogamino7 so happy for you!

[@hannah999castillogamino7]

@@rebel8440 thank you so much!

[@mayukhsen8195]

Don't drink more than once or twice a week. Once a week is the sweet spot. It will never get old for you. Body only gets used to things when it is done frequently. Make sure to drink no more than 8 drinks a week for women and 12 drinks for men.

[@johno8562]

Just started day1 struggling sick all day sweats delirum burn throat hard times 😔

[@ME-fo7si]

What to do between the hours of 5pm to 7pm. It’s a down time and some in my family have a few drinks between those times, what can anyone suggest they do instead of drinking ?

[@_imV]

Im not alcoholic, i used to drink of boredom and depression. Everything is way more fun when drunk, maybe it works on my differently, i used to like driving offroad, it used to make my reflexes sharp 😅. I never had very bad dt's. The worst was 4 months ago, i drank for 2 weeks and it was last, i promised to myself and god not to touch this shit again, and i wont. It would be fun, but no, not going back there. My dts started after a day i stopped. Puked whole day and all other symptoms, i dont even need to explain, many here will know. I was seeing red numbers spinning in my eyes, im in far away village, had to wait 2hrs for an ambulance... Yea, not drinking again no matter how shit my life is ^^

[@_imV]

@@harriethare4690 hello. Its 7 months+ now, and im totally fine, like i said, i was never addicted, ibwas just sad, i mean i still am, but im not drinking, makes me sick just by thinking about it. The only one time i would drink again, is probably when i would need a little courage to have sex for the first time lol. Or maybe i wont even drink to that. My dreams where i see myself drinking and thinking like wtf am i doing, those dreams are long gone as well ^^ So ye, im good, thanks ^^

[@zealmeida3158]

hey buddy! same for me how long did it take for your syntoms to go away ?

[@_imV]

@@zealmeida3158 like 3 days. it was about 19 months ago and i dont plan on returning to that lifestyle, ever ^^

[@bebo2490]

Alcohol tastes so bad I can't understand how people get addicted when it tastes so bad

[@septemberrains7646]

I had the withdrawals a week ago I had body tremors and jittery hands my blood pressure kept fluctuating , dizzy spells My parents took me to the hospital I was given a drip, came home that night and still had the symptoms. Second day I had the runs and vomiting at night a sudden rush of weakness suddenly came over me .. I'm 9 days clean but still crave a drink so bad I feel empty without alcohol like something is missing in my life. I just want to know if I have atleast two beers on a Friday atleast , will I experience those awful withdrawals again ?

[@jashairoots-cromartie7250]

Had a similar experience I was 19 days clean and relapsed I had 4 beers and then 2 days later had 7 beers and the next morning had a full on panic attack at work during a meeting and miraculously made it through the meeting and the rest of the week today was day 7 clean and I could barely make it through the first 4 hours or so of work I’m having a hard time but I am driven by hope that I’ll get better and not have the anxiety and dissolution I’ve been having hang in there my friend we will overcome this

[@derekclem5001]

If you drink again and you have a problem with stopping, you will most certainly go through withdrawal again. Only, this time, it will be more severe than the last time. Every time you withdrawal it gets more severe. It’s called kindling. My brother is going through end stage alcoholism, alcoholic hallucinosis, and, currently, I’m concerned he is developing some type of hepatic encephalopathy. It’s horrible to watch. It’s really not worth it.

[@Black-Pill-7411]

The doctor should've kept you for at least a few days

[@MikinessAnalog]

The addiction is "encouraged" if you do not suffer from traditional hangover after-effects like headaches. First-hand experience here. If it causes you nothing physically (aka pain) the next morning, there seems to be little to stop you from repeating it.

[@kellyduarte2577]

Anybody has experience with chest pain in your left side while quitting im on Day 5 now after years of drinking lots Everyday cant sleep when i sleep i wake up every hour Its a hell very difficult what do u guys is to overcome all those symptoms

[@dope5775]

I do ! It’s like a dull pain

[@ilovesome]

Your age?

[@travisshort9731]

I been drinking EVERYDAY maybe 2 four lokos a day beers cocktails etc for 2 years but recent its been bad i havent drank for 2 days and i feel like shit stomach hurts cant eat no energy smh i just went and got a beer hoping it will help smh

[@Relentlesskevin]

Did the beer help?

[@travisshort9731]

@@Relentlesskevin unfortunately yeah

[@GlacierFrostXP0202]

Shit I’m going through this right now too

[@Relentlesskevin]

@@GlacierFrostXP0202 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@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.

[@samia6888]

Valium is a benzodiazepine. Withdrawal symptoms from that are another disaster waiting to happen. It is necessary at times but use with precaution because it is very addictive. My heart goes to all who is suffering from this disease.

[@ajsuli8048]

Passed out again..this is how Im getting my sleep

[@John-gx2ry]

Im on day 3 now after bingeing whisky last week. Cant wait to feel better

[@thomasward-cardinal7640]

Day 3 for me after binging vodka for 5 days. I just want to feel normal again 😫😫😫

[@John-gx2ry]

@@thomasward-cardinal7640 it takes time but it will come bud. Im sober since and feeling great. Hope you feel better soon

[@versatilehumanbeing6013]

@@John-gx2ry bro i drank yesterday heavily please help me i am completely regretting and crying its all due to my ocd disorder what should i do please help me😔

[@hartleyhare99]

The Demon Drink..

[@John-gx2ry]

@@versatilehumanbeing6013 how are you doing these days?

[@melvinatkins998]

Hardest part for me is the insomnia!…. I used to smoke weed…. But my profession started requiring drug test…. So I quit weed, and started drinking instead….. About 20 years ago…. Been sober now for 2 weeks…. Honestly, quitting was quite easy!…. Just made my mind up to quit!…. But one thing I’ve noticed is that I can’t sleep!…. 😂. My coworkers caught me micro sleeping a few times….. Like literally standing up sleeping!….