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Partner is beginning alcohol withdrawal

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cat24
cat24

Hi all,

My partner and I had been drinking a bit more than we should've been I guess - around 2 glasses of vodka a week night and a 70cl/litre bottle between us on a Saturday. At times when my boyfriend is stressed however he would drink a bottle of wine or the equivalent behind my back which obviously led to problems.

He also had 2 seizures last year that the doctors guessed were the equivalent of alcohol withdrawal after a heavy drink the night before however nothing else happened.

This last week however he took the week off work and it was obvious he had been drinking everyday. I then noticed at night a couple of times that he would shake and feel unwell so I gave him a glass of vodka as I was scared for him to come off completely instead of gradually. I do know this probably wasn't the best approach. Today after the week of heavy drinking behind my back however he had heart palpitations and extreme shaking. I then got a call to say he'd taken a seizure and then shortly after while we were in a&e he took another seizure. He is now in for up to 48hrs. They also say he is suffering alcohol toxicity.

Was I wrong to give him a glass on top of what he had already been drinking in an attempt to eventually wean him off? What can I expect from the withdrawals? What will the next steps be when he's discharged in 2 days?

He thankfully now wants help, I'd greatly appreciate any advice?

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  • stace1
    stace1

    Posted

    no you was not wrong im also a drinker and got told if you just stop like that it could damage your body more !! im also trying to stop drinking so all the best for your boyfriend its definalty not easy !!

    Stace

  • george60266
    george60266

    Posted

    Hi there, withdrawing from alcohol is quite dangerous, my doctor prescribed diazepam for me, this really helped me, after a week I felt so much better, there wasn't any shaking or feeling unwell, which has happened before, my drinking took me to a litre on spirits everyday, being sober is a better way of life for me, why it took so long I've no idea, best of luck to you both
  • al5aph49
    al5aph49

    Posted

    hi cat24 i think what you did was the right thing (maybee not recomended by doctors) but to stop all at once

    can be very dangerous,i am in recovery at the moment, it is not easy, i had 4 seizures due to lack of alcohol.

    It is a life threatening situation, i had to be hospitalised and weand off with medication i was in hospital for

    5months i am now dry and it is like being born again, i wish you both very good luck for your future all i can

    say is stick at it x

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