Time it takes to recover from alcohol withdrawal?
I have been drinking daily for 2 years. I have been drinking on average 12-16 beers per day. Twenty five days ago I decided I was sick of drinking and decided to quit. Instead of enduring the bad withdrawal of going cold turkey I am tapering off. So far I am sticking to the plan and all is well in that area. I am down to 2 beers per day but the anxiety is really intense. I feel like I am wired and in a fog most of the time. I have 3 days of 2 beers per day (I drink ½ a beer every 4 hours or so to take the edge off) then I am going to nothing. Has anyone ever experienced a similar situation? When can I expect to feel good again? Please answer if you have been in a slimier situation or you are a health care professional.
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Try alcoholics anonymous. They can teach you how to deal with your anxiety on a daily basis so you do not need the drink.
The most dramatic withdrawal symptoms usually resolve in about a week but many long-term heavy drinkers who stop experience milder symptoms such as anxiety, depression and insomnia for weeks or even months. These symptoms should gradually go away in time so hang in there. It can take a while for the brain to fully adjust to the absence of alcohol. If they persist and are severe you should talk to your doctor. You may have a primary anxiety or mood disorder which may have been the reason you started drinking in the first place. An antidepressant may be beneficial. There have also been recent studies that have shown some medications (most of them are anti-convulsants) may help ease these withdrawal symptoms.