Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically vary from person to person, and the severity of symptoms will depend on how much the person drinks and how suddenly they stop drinking. Some symptoms of alcohol withdrawal are mild to moderate while other alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be potentially life threatening. The effects of when an alcoholic stops drinking make it very difficult for a person to stop drinking alone, and for many people quitting alcohol without professional help can be quite dangerous.

Here are some mild symptoms of alcohol withdrawal:

Nervousness
Anxiety
Irritability
Inability to sleep or bad dreams when sleeping
Headache
Shaking hands
Eyes blinking on their own
Clammy skin
Rapid Heartbeat
Sweating
Nausea

Severe (and potentially life threatening) alcohol withdrawal symptoms:
Fever
Seizures
Losing consciousness
Delirium Tremens (hallucinations and shaking usually within 48-72 hours of not drinking)

Alcohol withdrawal and its symptoms can be difficult to overcome. Fortunately there are many treatment options available that can help you deal with the symptoms and many drugs that can often eliminate any of these symptoms completely. It’s not easy to go through withdrawal on your own - calling a reputable treatment center in your area can help make dealing with alcohol withdrawal symptoms not only safer, but much easier to cope with.