alcohol

I'm affraid is quite normal for the body to react that way when it is being detoxed.....

Has your cousin seen his GP?......it may be helpful to get more advice on diet and medication....

Hi, I work in the drug and alcohol treatment sector. Yes its a good idea your friend sees his G.P. so everything can be checked out like his weight, diet, blood pressure, the bruising, just discuss all concerns with the doctor.

feeling low is normal too. perhaps a multi vitamin would help, particularly B vitamins to help the liver function

cheers, Leah

As alcohol is a depressant, it will certainly affect his mood..If his natural Serotonin is also low..(a chemical often found low if you are experiencing clinical symptoms of depression)...then taking a good look at his diet via his GP or through a dietician is a good thing..esp whilst he is going through withdrawal symptoms

EFT is a great way to tap all the symptoms you mentioned out of his system , and fast!

Eating food such as Turkey, naturally rip banana are simple way to top up your Serotonin..and you don't need an expensive Consultant to tell you that.

Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will help to avoid dehyrdration..so will eating food high in garlic, ginger, onion to naturally boost his immunity..along with topping up his Vitamin C ..by eating a lot of coloured berries ..available all around as it is the summer season..

Hope these nutritional advice help him..and anyone else here trying to give up or cut back on their alcohol consumptions.

With warm wishes

Vathani

I think so too, that it's normal for the body to react in some way as you described. Just be there for your cousin to help him if he needs something or just someone to talk to.

Amony the many things heavy drinking does to your body, it depletes B vitamins, particularly B12, and if you're lacking this, you tend to bruise more easily, so that may be an explanation.

As said previously, it would be good for your cousin to see his GP, &/or maybe get a referral to the local community drug and alcohol team. They should be able to advise him of what might be expected, physically and mentally, when you detox from alcohol, so he does not have the additional stress of wondering why his body is responding this way.

Elodie

Alcohol addiction

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Thanks for all the replys, my cousin stayed dry for 3 months, but sadly he died on the 8 august.
age 37.
but it wernt drink related he got ill, waiting for postmortom results.

Oh Froggy,

So sorry to hear of your cousin's passing on. You and his family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Love & blessings,

Rachel

I've been clean and sober for over 20 years

🙂 I have been clean and sober for over 20 years. 😎

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As a member,:cool: it is suggested that you go to your doctor and fully explain that you are trying to quit drinking (a process) take his advise on medical treatment, detox if necessary and if possible to take a 28 day treatment. Take your doctor’s advise on what medicine is need. You should get good advise if you are honest :rolleyes:with your doctor about you past drinking habits.

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AA Discussion Meetings allow for members to bring up ‘problems and symptoms’ that relate to stopping and continuing to not drink alcohol. What better advise can you get then going to a meeting and asking 20 - 30 people what happened to them and how they got through it.

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Hello

Alcohol is primarily absorbed through the stomach and the small intestines. It is considered a food because it has calories, but does not need to be digested and proceeds directly into the body through the digestive system.

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there no not bad effects. He will feel it in the beginning but after that only positive effects are there. If he really cannot leave it then suggest him to drink little or drink less dangerous alcohol.

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