Delayed Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?

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Hi, I've been a heavy drinker - mostly beer and red wine for about 10 years. I've had AT LEAST one or two drinks EVERY SINGLE night, but usually the nightly consumption is around 8-10 drinks (3 or 4 beers and 3 to 4 full glasses of wine).

I've been fearing for my liver for a few months and have been wanting to quit, but I always had an excuse for myself as to why it wasn't the right time, etc... Until now. I've decided it is time for a change, time to save my life, and time to LIVE freely.

I woke up two mornings ago, went for a run, and had an emotional and exhilarating realization that I was finally ready to fight, to live, and most importantly to be truthful with myself.

Here is my question, it has been about 48 hours since my last drink, and I was expecting an onslaught of withdrawal symptoms, but I've been experiencing almost nothing other than being thirsty and an occasional twitching of my pinkie finger. Is this common? Or is there some sort of delay?

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Hey 1975, Not everyone who stops drinking experiences withdrawal symptoms, but most people who have been drinking for a long period of time, or drinking frequently, or drink heavily when they do drink, will experience some form of withdrawal symptoms if they stop drinking suddenly.
Do a search on the web, lots of info out there.

Congrats and good luck....

Roy
 
Thanks Roy...my best symptom so far is that I feel so damn happy and relieved that I've made that initial tough step.

The primary reason for my night drinking was to knock myself out enough to be able to fall asleep, but I've actually slept better and longer since quitting.

Thanks again...

1975
 
Hi 1975, you're not along, trust me. There are millions of people everyday that drink to go to sleep. I think you're agree with me, we use that mostly for an exscue to drink; right?

I know the feeling, you do sleep better and longer, most people anyway.
I really don't think your going to have any peoblems at this, but if you do you should talk to your doctor.

Keep in touch, let me how you're doing.

Good luck, and sleep well!!!
Roy
 
Nice going, FL1975. Just a word of caution: The exhilarating feelings that you have now will start to wane with time, and then you'll just feel... normal. That's good, but that's when most people try their hand at drinking again. Be vigilant. Some people can learn to drink moderately, and some people need to permanently stop. There's a ton of info out there to digest. Good luck!
 
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