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I just watched Intervention and they had said that when someone stops drinking they get seizures - according to the National Institutional of Health or something like it. Well my mom used to have seizures but hasn't since I was 8 (I'm 20 going on 21) now I'm even more scared about the idea of her quitting drinking - not that it is going to happen in the near future - before I was only scared about her having DTs now I'm scared she's have that and seizures.

ESH would be much appreciated.

Lanchashmmashamed

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Hi Lanchas,

When I stopped drinking I just put down the bottle and went to AA. I didn't have any seizures, although I did have a few pretty unpleasant days. I think that it all depends on how much the person drinks and how long they have been drinking for and their general health. Is there a medically qualified person, such as your GP, that you could talk to about it and get some reassurance?

In the meantime, here are a couple of links that you might find helpful:-

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000764.htm

http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/withdrawal/a/aa000125a.htm

Take care, won't you?

Carol

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I Watched that show too. I always like to see what could be if I where to start drin king again. Any way I did not have srizers, but did have a bad case of the shakes. She really needs to go see her doctor before attempting quitting, and be truethful with them. The can help her get through it.

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I never suffered a seizure ... or DT's......drank for over 25 years.....get some medical help  - detox.....


Prayers to you....

-- Edited by Doll at 05:51, 2008-01-02

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thanks for all the ESH everyone! :)

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