[4theboyz]

Nan,

Please expect the unexpected and that each person will have differing symptoms and durations.

First see a doctor!!! No explanation needed.

There seem to be some universal experiences for the hard every day drinkers. Headaches are common and should ease up after one week and hydration is important to minimize the intensity. Day 2-3 you will get thirsty as a camel and drinking gallons at a time won't seem like enough.

From day one you will get jumpy and restless and irritable. Apologize in advance to anyone who is important in your life.

Sleep will be an issue for a few days and Benedryl seems to work for most. But after 3-6 days you will sleep like a newborn baby on you own. By far the greatest pay off for quitting the booze next to all the extra cash now in your wallet.

Be prepared to get stupid. Days 4-8 it will seem like your head fell off and you may forget just about everything. Nothing you can do here but ride this one out. I had to create reminders for even the most routine tasks and *DO NOT* try and balance your check book at this time as it will only worsen your headaches!!

If I may, after getting the green light from your Doc, go cold turkey. IMO the weaning only keeps the alcohol dependency alive in your system and prolongs the process and withdrawal period. Just my opinion.

Others will add to this list, but one thing is for sure, it is all definitely worth it and not so bad if you do prepare yourself for it.

4tb