Alcohol withdrawal...

[contadino]

Could someone point me to some reliable information on the above? Googling would have me believe that anything can be attributed to stopping drinking.

So, for instance, I am not sleeping, but that could be due either to being sober or my tinnitus (which has got much worse since I last tried sleeping sober - about 12 years ago.)

Many thanks.

 

[contadino]

I live in Italy. When I mentioned my alcohol intake to him about a year ago he laughed and congratulated me, so I'm not sure it's worthwhile.

 

[Saluki]

+1 on making an appointment and talking to your GP. His laughing is not helpful, see another doctor and tell him not to laugh and that you are in serious need of advice.

 

[Drago]

Have you stopped cold, or eased off slowly?

 

[Fab Foodie]

I gave up alcohol once .... it was the worst 30 minutes of my life. Currently drinking a cold Baltica 7. I was gonna give up too, but bollox. Cheers!

 

[martint235]

Changes to your sleep patterns particularly in the first week are a symptom of quitting alcohol. Try googling bright eye alcohol help forums, they are very friendly and helpful people there.

I do echo seeing a gp too though. There can be some quite nasty side effects to going cold turkey if you were drinking very heavily beforehand

 

[contadino]

Just stopped. It hasn't been hard so far, but I'm noticing a few little things that may or may not be connected. Just after some reliable information at this stage.

I'm pretty fit otherwise. I regularly cycle 80km rides.

 

[martint235]

http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/

Here you go. As well as helpful forums there are links to all kinds of information and support.

 

[The Jogger]

I've been a recovering alcoholic for over 26 years. Sleeping is difficult when you first give. I had a host of symptoms. PM me if you want.

 

[midliferider]

I live in Italy. When I mentioned my alcohol intake to him about a year ago he laughed and congratulated me, so I'm not sure it's worthwhile.

Interesting to hear that.
There is an old joke that definition of an alcoholic is the one who drinks more than the doctor.

 

[oldgreyandslow]

I gave up alcohol once .... it was the worst 30 minutes of my life. Currently drinking a cold Baltica 7. I was gonna give up too, but bollox. Cheers!

Baltica 7 !!! jeez I remember that when I was working in Kaza, seriously loonie juice. On a serous note, after about 3 days dry, sleep is actually better for me anyhow