Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Depression, Anxiety, Self Doubt, Constant Worrying After Quitting Alcohol. Is This Normal?

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?
posted on Sat, 12 Jan 2013
Twitter Mon, 21 Jan 2013 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 21 Jan 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
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
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Psychiatrist,  Dr. Sushil Kumar Sompur's  Response
Hi there ~ It is very common to unmask some of the symptoms of psychiatric disorders when you go off of alcohol or other substances. It may require you to consult a psychiatrist, and I would highly recommend that. Hope this helps. Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Substance abuse


Loading Online Doctors....
Depression, Anxiety, Self Doubt, Constant Worrying After Quitting Alcohol. Is This Normal?

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