Do withdrawals get worse every time u try to stop???
Are you talking about stopping abruptly or reducing your alcohol intake gradually, James?
I have commented on your post on another thread about the serious danger of sudden alcohol withdrawal.
Sorry they have just kicked in, but don't seem as bad a little worried they might get worse I'm stopping abruptly but have done it before nd was fine just sweats and restlessness? On day 3
In my case, and in the most cases I read or hear about, it does James.
In my own personal case, every time I stopt, and started again, I drunk more than ever before.
Succes in your search James, if you have any questuions, please, bring them up, thats why we all are here, to help ourself and others.
Good evening.
Escar
I forgot to ad the dt's do aswell
No always depends on how much of a bashing you've been giving it. I would say by day 3 I alway started to feel better. So be proud try not to worry too much or you'll make it worse. If you're in the UK another day is nearly over! The nights were the worse for me are you sleeping ok.here if you need me x
hi James i'm a recovering alcoholic- i'm sober since 2005-the three years prior to getting sober i was a binge drinker- i would drink for 2-5 days then stop- i have been medicaly de-toxed and have done it myself many times- generally i found the severity of the wd's would depend on how long it was between binges-the longer the time between binges the worse the wd's and also it would depend on how much i drank and for how long i drank for-generally it would take me at least 7 days to recover from a binge-the first 2-3 days would be the worst- i have had the DT's on several occasions-that can be pretty scary- i used to see spiders quite often (no idea why) the shakes would last about 3 days and i wouldnt sleep for about 4-5 days-just shake and sweat-drink gallons of water-when i gor medical help - i found librium the best drug for helping with the wd's and also used xanax- my biggest problem was the feelings of guilt- this was horrendous - i found the best cure was not to drink in the first place-i just got sick of the WD's and all the mental turmoil that went with it- i dont think i could go through this ever again- my advice - get medical help- far safer and makes it easier on the body- best of luck james- i know what your going through-
Had medical help twice got librium but drank on them docs won't give me another, the wds honest don't seem as bad this time, I take 200mls of trazadone at night, this last binge wasn't as long or I wasn't drinking as much as last months had night sweats last night and nd a nightmare but feel like I'm used to the withdrawals now don't get me wrong they are horrendous nd never going thru them again guess I'm hoping they won't be as severe this time, last time I was a lot worse by this stage?
Had a hospital detox too but they said is was just acute withdrawal nd basically said I wasn't that bad only stayed in one night gave me vits and a few librium but said I wasnt getting or would get DTS just stop drinking I'm starting full time rehab soon I think and have a councillor...
Never been a good sleeper even with drink dreading tonight a bit now!
Think I'm a bit over confident thinking I'll be okay!!
Hard for me to comment too much as I have never done this before, I'm def feeling the lows of not drinking and feel exhausted and very tired, I've had a couple of glasses tonight (would normally be 2 bottles by now) however this sight is amazing, listen to the advice, talk to people when you are down as the lovely Escar says you are never alone 😘
If you are on Day 3, you are likely to be past the danger period. However, if the withdrawal symptoms become more serious (if you get very shaky) you need to abondon this attempt to stop. If you do get through it ok, this time, you must NEVER do this again. Because you have done it before and haven't died doesn't mean you won't die the next time. I can't emphasise this strongly enough. You either need to reduce slowly or go through alcohol detox with medical help.
A lot of people talk about DTs when they mean shakes. What you are saying pmcg DOES sound like real DTs. Hallucinations (like seeing spiders) and other psychotic symptoms. DTs are what can lead to death, it is a serious physical reaction which can turn to seizures and respiratory arrest.
James I found the 12 time release gravol helped and helps with my sleeping. After about a hour of taking it I fall asleep, I have had trouble sleeping for years, and
no medicated feeling the next day 
I might say yes, and no. Usually when you start again you drink A BUNCH. And if you haven't drank in a while and you down a whole bottle of vodka, you are going to have a sh*t hangover and some pretty bad withdrawals.
If you started and had one beer at the bar and realized you were being an idiot and leave, then no. You probably won't get any hangover and no withdrawal.
In other words, depends on how much you drink right before you stop again.
I am not a Dr and am only speaking from experience.
No joy bout 2 hours then wake up soaked with sweat! Then 1wake up soaked again! Guess I was being to cocky about wds not being too bad this time! Will I sweat even more tommoro in running out of bedding! Lol
Never again!!!
HI JAMES- I WOULDNT WORRY ABOUT SWEATING-DRINK LOADS OF WATER, YOU NEED TO AVOID BECOMING DEHYDRATED- THE SWEAT IS YOUR BODIES WAY OF GETTING RID OF ALOT OF THE CRAP OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM- IF THATS YOUR ONLY WD's -your doing ok - stick at it james- you should be heading down the home straight in the next couple of days- stay strong-
Hi Paul - yea i'm talking about DT's not the shakes- i shook every morning until i drank- the DT's are another ball game-not fun and yea, they can be dangerous- i had them on 4 occasions twice when being medically de-toxed and twice when de-toxing myself- i wouldnt do it again- it wipes you out for days-
depends on what and how much and how long you drank this time around i say.
withdrawls are never pleasant , but to answer your question, my withdrawls were definately worse !
i cant explain why, but i remember stopping drinking in the past and i didnt shake and sweat and puke like i did the very last time i quit, but i am guessing it is because this last time, I was on er quite heavely, for over a week,
Alcohol is such poison to my veins now, it will never again be a merry little drink like the good ol days...
Hi Paul
After folllowing this group, and all of your feedback, I am now realizing just how serious and dangerous it is to just stop drinking... holy geez, I could have died...
I knew that I was in serious trouble tho, I was actually scared that I wouldnt wake up, That my body was desperately begging for a drink to stop the shakes and the fevers...but I was tryna be tough and not give in to another drink, not realizing that I really could have for the sake of my life.
very scary when u come off so drastically ....
wish more ppl would have this site to refer to for help and guidance, alcohol is very hard to quit...