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Acute withdrawal is a group of symptoms of an addictive disease that occur as a result of the cessation of addictive chemicals like drugs or alcohol. Acute withdrawal should not be confused with PAW or PAWS which is post-acute withdrawal or post-acute withdrawal symptoms.
If you quit cold turkey, Paxil has withdrawal symptoms that are flu-like. Prozac doesn't have any withdrawal symptoms. That's why I switched.
Drug withdrawal symptoms can be categorised into both physical and psychological symptoms. Physical symptoms of drug withdrawal include: Nausea and vomiting Muscle and bone pain High temperature and/or chills Fatigue and exhaustion Restlessness Vivid, unpleasant dreams Flu-like symptoms Headaches Heart palpitations Excessive sweating Shaking and shivering Psychological symptoms of drug withdrawal include: Depression Anxiety Paranoia Insomnia Panic attacks Confusion Irritability and agitation Difficulty focusing or concentrating Intense cravings for the drug Short-term memory loss
withdrawal symptoms to put it in everyday terms :)
Although cocaine is extremely psychologically addictive, as well as chemically addictive, it is not physically addictive. There are no physical withdrawal symptoms, like there are with alcohol or opiates.
A short acting drug like Xanax has a short acute withdrawal phase, usually lasting around 7 days, shorten the dosege to help withdrawl each day gradually.
Librium is a benzodiazepine that effects you much like alcohol , but with a longer half life(stays in your system longer).It lessons withdrawal symptoms by weaning you off slower.
Caffeine withdrawal is real. Besides causing slight depression, it can cause severe headaches. The good thing about it is it that is very short withdrawal as your body gets used to it, and it isn't life-altering. Quitting caffeine (or anything) cold turkey is always the best method. Find a counselor-type person -NOT a bartender- at least temporarily.
You will not get PMS symptoms if you skip your withdrawal bleeding with birth control, as your hormonal levels are not changing.
Fasting must be done carefully and under supervision if you are unexperienced. All stimulants including caffeine and nicotine may produce withdrawal symptoms. These can be diminished with carefull planning of a very gradual detoxification.
nausea/ vomitting; dizziness; electric shocks in the brain; short fuse - extreme bouts of anger followed by uncontrollable urge to burst into tears; weeping at slightest provocation; IBS; anxiety (feels like things are unravelling)....
Because their body has become accustomed and addicted to the drug, and depends on it. Withdrawal is like the body saying you need the drug, but it stops after your body can function without it.