There are a variety of triggers for anxiety attacks. The first areas a doctor will explore to be the reason for the patient’s anxiety attacks are the latter’s

1. environmental condition
2. family’s medical condition
3. own personality
4. brain chemistry
5. past trauma.

If it is found that the patient have no significant problem in the areas mentioned, the doctor will then inquire on other possibilities that can trigger anxiety attack such as chronic fatigue, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic headaches, sleep apnea, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, diabetes, asthma, ulcers, hypertension, Ritalin, migraines, particular heart conditions, drugs, epilepsy, alcohol withdrawal, inhalers/respiratory medications, weight loss drugs, steroids, etc.

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I have been binge drinking daily, 10-12 beers for the last couple of months only.

I have not drank in almost 3 days.

I still don’t feel good, lots of anxiety.

How long will this last, what should I expect?

Alcohol addiction or alcoholism can be defined as a compulsive requirement for an intoxicating drink that is derived from a fruit or fermented grain. The drink may be anything from wine, beer, whiskey or rum.

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Over 10% of Americans are on some type of anti-anxiety drug. The most popular one today is Xanax but diazepam is not very far behind.

Many people experience some fear and some anxiety at various times in their lives. Those with anxiety disorders are affected by fear to such a degree that they can’t function or live a normal live without the help of drugs. One of the most effective and prevalent drugs for anxiety disorder is diazepam.

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I have been drinking daily for about a year. Idont start until after 5 pm or later. I have abstained for a couple of days and started experiencing withdrawals IN THE MORNING! My friend said she would give me her valium she has a script for but doesnt take. But Im wondering if I should start a valium regimine to help with anxiety, or wean myself off the alcohol slowly. Im aware of the risks associated with home-detox but I simply cannot seek professional help without putting stress on my family. Im in my 20′s, but my family just simply cannot deal with anymore problems–especially since I am considered the one who has been the most independent one for years. Also, Im not ignorant. I have a medical background but not much history working with these kind of problems. Please no nasty remarks. Im not dumb, not interested in AA because I dont have problems that drive me to drink. Just an over-indulgent person in general.

I have been experiencing a lot of anxiety/racing thoughts lately, is this a part of recovery? I dont know what to do to help it, i try to turn on good music, etc.

Have been recommended this to use for anxiety with alcohol withdrawal – are there any side effects to its use?

For those alcoholics who are not helped by the traditional means, there are alternative alcoholism treatments. Mostly, these treatments have not been researched well. However, many people have had success with them.

One interesting alternative alcoholism treatment is called “drumming out drugs.” This method is just what it sounds like. Participants use drums in a group setting to enhance their recovery. Surprisingly, the procedure seems to be an effective alternative alcoholism treatment.

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My father, my only parent, is suffering from alcohol withdrawal – anxiety, paranoia, anger, depression. Recently, he’s becomingly increasingly unstable. It’s impossible to reason with him, he makes erratic decisions, and I can’t tell whether he really wants something or if he’s just acting out of paranoia. He’s also lost his job, and is too afraid (paranoia) to look for another.

I’m a college student, so I should be able to handle myself. But I’m not sure how to deal with him. Our relationship was never good to begin with, and now it’s breaking apart. Anything I try seems to make things worse, and abandoning him isn’t a good option, since he is my only parent. But I don’t know what I can do to help him from so far away. Heck, I don’t even know what to do if I were next to him. All we do is argue, and he is incapable of listening to advice because he’s afraid of other people’s ideas. Any ideas?

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my dad suffered from a stroke, and was also a heavy drinker. since the day of the stroke he had to quit cold turkey and now suffers alcohol withdrawals. with symptoms like anxiety,imsomnia and restlessness.