Questions about alcohol withdrawal symptoms
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asimpleguy1 ...@gmail.com
Hi, My father is an alocholic and has been so for quiet some time now (more than 2 years). Despite our (my mom's and my) attempts to stop him from drinking he continues to do so untill now when he met with a driving accident and had his hip fractured. For the same he has to be on bed for a month. Ironically for ur this is good chance to stop him from consuming any more alochol.
However he is experiencing, what I feel, is very high withdrawal symptoms which are as follows, 1 He has been not been able to sleep for the past 10 days now. (All he can manage is a few 10 minutes nap once or twice in the day but other than that absolutely no sleep during the night).
2. Nervousness and utter lack of confidence - Which may be because he has been very depressed since the last eight years since he had a major setback in his business (which also has been his reason for alochol abuse).
I would be more than obliged if some one who has good knowledge in this field could answer the following questions for me, 1. How long do these withdrawal symptoms last? Its been more than 15 days now since he has been experiencing the above 2. Are there any steps or actions that we can take to help him recover like maybe some special diet etc?
I know these questions are better directed to a medical professional (which I have already done) but would like to get as much information as possible on this and hence this post.
I would really appreciate any inputs on this.
Again, thanks in advance.
Mark Warner mhwarner.inhibiti...@insightbb.com
He's barely detoxed. He's probably experiencing some blood sugar fluctuations from the absence of alcohol. (Frank, here's your chance.) Sweets like ice cream, pastries, sugary drinks, etc. can help with the immediate symptoms, but a well-balance diet needs to be part of the recovery. Most drunks haven't eaten well in years.
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"F.H." connec...@verizon.net
Marks remarks are correct. Familiarize yourself with hypoglycemia (doctors won't usually mention it). The vast majority of alcohol abusers have low blood sugar problems. If he starts showing a craving for sweets you might keep some glucose tablets handy. Cheap at any local drug store.
You don't mention *his* attitude towards his problem. If he does not see this adventure as a wake up call you and your family could be in for a long and difficult journey. If he *does* take action, the glucose tablets can be very helpful with craving, especially in the early months and you may notice some cravings for sweets that he didn't have before.
Frank
OceanView m...@TheSea.com
Agree with all that. I would add that if you can get an alcohol counelor to visit, it might help a lot. And call the local AA number (easy to find in the white pages), and ask if they can have somebody do a 12-step call and they'll send a couple people to talk to him This is the way it was done in the old days, but treatment centers have all but eliminated it except in cases like this.
One warning here: He HAS to WANT to get sober and stay that way. You or your family can't make him. When he gets back on his feet, those feet will take him to liquor store IF he does't want sobriety.
My home group at onw time had, as part of the regular 'meeting materials', a large jar of honey sitting on the table! Yes, get him a box of Snickers! That first 30-60 days your body's in a type of shock.
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"Erwin" erwi...@nospam.com
<Snip> First, I admire you for wanting to help your father. You're a good person.
Over-the-counter sleep aids helped me during the first few weeks of recovery (e.g. Tylenol PM).
Good luck...
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Erwin
Chronocidal Charlie clew...@hot.rr.com
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Charlie L.
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jimbo jbl...@videotron.ca
I thought that he eloped with the Fransbitch and then did time for buggering her pet sheep.
Jimbo
"Erwin" erwi...@nospam.com
Same guy...it's nice to be remembered and greeted.
My wife is staying with her mother for six weeks so I thought I'd look and see if any of my old freinds from the newsgroup were still around. I'm pleased that some of you are.
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Chronocidal Charlie clew...@hot.rr.com
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"Erwin" erwi...@nospam.com
I remember her. If you're interested: http://www.answers.com/topic/rebecca-fransway http://vintagecostumejewels.blogspot.com/2006/06/welcome-to-enchantme... http://gothicromance.net/
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JoeRaisin joerai...@charter.net
After 10 (or is it 15 - or is it 25) days the withdrawal symptoms *should* be pretty much p***ed but if you are concerned then perhaps you should let your father's doctor in on his recent alcohol consumption.
It could be that whatever your father is taking for pain is mitigating and/or prolonging the withdrawal.
If he is depressed then a professional therapist would be you best bet.
asimpleguy1 ...@gmail.com
First of all thank you so much for all you replies...Seriously I am utterly greatful for you comments!
I have made a list of all the points mentioned and will make sure to implement them I will also try and arrange for a counselor...
right now he is insomniac to the level that he take three sleeping pills (25mg each) and yet cannot sleep in the night..he just is restless...
Dr. told that this is normal..atleast the restlessness part and will fade away soon..
unfortunately I am here in the US and he is back home in India...my mom has to take care of him for now...I will convey all these comments to her as well will keep you guys posted thanks again!!
"Rob D." fr.robert....@gmail.com
No one seems to have mentioned Al-Anon, so I'll chime in with that...
You can't spend time living with/dealing with an active alcoholic without becoming a little off-adjustment yourself. Al-Anon can help with that.
Just make sure you know what you are looking for going in: recovery and the 12 Steps. I have heard some horror stories about what are basically whiners' groups. Look for a guy who has the sense of peace, serenity, and sanity you want for yourself, and ask him to be a temp sponsor. He'll help you figure the rest out.
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/ Their site.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Anon The Wikipedia article.
Good luck with your dad, but even better than luck...get to work!
Rob
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