Question 1

what can i do about vivid dreams and nightmares when dealing with alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

One day at a time: Ar night, try to rest. Don't worry if you don't sleep. Just rest. Each day will become easier. One day/night at a time. You will get better, little by little and day by day. Count your blessings.

Question 2

can i have experienced a bad hangover or alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Only you can know: If you have been drinking enough to have either.  A hangover is not a withdrawal - it is a reaction to the alcohol and its metabolic by-products (ketones) as well as congeners (flavorings, other chemicals) in the beverage. Withdrawal requires regular drinking of large amounts over a long period of time, and has different symptoms - tremor, anxiety, sweating, although both have headache/irritability.

Question 3

what are some ways to cope with really bad alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Need treatment: Contact a physician who has experience, and withdraw slowly, under supervision, using appropriate medications and thiamine.  There is no coping, it cannot usually be done alone.  Alcoholics anonymous is exceptionally valuable.

Question 4

i think i am going threw alcohol withdrawal... i had a bad year and started drinking a lot now when i stop i get shaky and light headed and highblod p?

Accepted Answer

Please have someone: Take you to the emergency room if you are withdrawing now. This can be a real threat to your health and sometimes even to your life.

Question 5

is there a condition in which alcohol gives you bad dreams?

Accepted Answer

Drinking it!: Drinking alcohol can trigger nightmares. Alcohol is associated with more intense dreaming as well as better recall of dreams. Also when coming off alcohol individuals can have disrupted sleep and dream more as well.

Question 6

what kind of symptoms occur with alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol withdrawal s: Is a set of symptoms seen when one reduces or stops alcohol consumption after prolonged periods of excessive alcohol intake. It is due to the central nervous system being in a hyper-excitable state, leading to seizures &amp; delirium tremens. Symptoms start on waking, due to fall in blood alcohol levels during sleep, &amp; can include agitation, hallucination, sweating, cunfusion, htn, insomnia, GI upset.

Question 7

how can a person ease the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

With the help of: Of a doctor.  Please remember that alcohol withdrawal can kill you!  make an appointment with a psychiatrist in your area who deals with addiction to help you through this process.

Question 8

which foods are best for dealing with alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Water: Drink plenty of water and eat bland things like bananas, soup and crackers.
If your withdrawal is severe, I would suggest going to an ER.
It is possible to have seizures during alcohol withdrawal after long term use.

Question 9

alcohol withdrawal: are seizures common?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Delirium tremens due to alcohol cessation may well start with a withdrawal seizure followed by frank delirium, hallucinations and tremors.  Therefore, if alcohol abuse is to be terminated, one cannot stop abruptly, and must be slowly withdrawn, under medical supervision.  Lastly, if a seizure does occur, it is against the law to drive a motor vehicle in the usa.

Question 10

can tamsulosin help with alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

No: Tamsulosin is not indicated for helping with alcohol withdrawal.  Clonidine which is in the same class of medication does help with withdrawal symptoms.

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