system
Depression, anxiety, self doubt, constant worrying after quitting alcohol. Is this normal?
human
I ve finally managed to quit drinking, but now I feel the real battle has begun - DEPRESSION , anxiety , fear, self-doubt, and constant worrying. Is it normal to feel this way after quitting alcohol? I feel it has been with me in a lot of areas of my life for so long (I m 24...started when I was 16). Will these feeling subside?
gpt
Hello........ Thanks for your query. I would like to complement you for successfully quitting alcohol use. The symptoms you are reporting of like depression/anxiety can be part of withdrawal symptoms. Hence, i would suggest you to undergo evaluation by a psychiatrist/substance use specialist to undergo an effective detoxification process with sedatives (benzodiapines) so that you eliminate  withdrawal symptoms. Regards Dr Sundar Psychiatrist