There is no way to predict how any individual will respond to quitting . If you plan to stop drinking and you have been drinking for years , or if you drink heavily when you do drink , or even if you drink moderately but frequently , you should consult a medical professional before going " cold turkey ."
Withdrawal Symptoms
Mild to moderate psychological symptoms :
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Feeling of jumpiness or nervousness Feeling of shakiness Anxiety Irritability or easily excited Emotional volatility , rapid emotional changes Depression Fatigue Difficulty with thinking clearly Bad dreams
Mild to moderate physical symptoms :
� Headache - general , pulsating
� Sweating , especially the palms of the hands or the face
� Nausea and Vomiting
� Loss of appetite
� Insomnia , sleeping difficulty
� Paleness
� Rapid heart rate ( palpitations )
� Eyes , pupils different size ( enlarged , dilated pupils )
� Skin , clammy
� Abnormal movements
� Tremor of the hands
� Involuntary , abnormal movements of the eyelids
Severe symptoms :
� A state of confusion , hallucinations , and instability of the autonomic nervous system - known as delirium tremens
� Agitation
� Fever
� Convulsions