If you’ve been pondering lately when the best time is to ask for help, and you’ve been looking into how to safely detox from alcohol at home (too dangerous to do this alone), this blog posting is for you. Trying to determine whether or not you need to go through detox for alcohol or drug detox is one of the toughest decisions one can make in their lives because it usually happens during an emotional bottom. Believe us when we say- we hear you. Let’s take a look at some of the top warning signs you may be ready for detox.
Drinking/Drugging Alone
It’s one thing to drink or smoke recreationally, but if you’re beyond doing it on a regular basis, and/or you’re into the harder stuff, you may find yourself eventually doing it alone. This is a very serious sign you may need some help. This signals that you’re no longer doing this for fun, because if you were, you’d do it at social gatherings. Doing it alone indicates you’re numbing some reoccurring pain that keeps coming up, and that can lead to health issues.
Withdrawal Symptoms
When you stop drinking or using, do you experience any of the following symptoms below? If so, it’s time to call someone- and fast.
-Shaking or trembling
-Consistent body aches
-Nausea/vomiting
-Stomach issues
-Sleep problems
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Cramps
Friends/Family Have Withdrawn
Speaking of being alone, have you looked around recently and noticed that your closest friends/family members are nowhere to be found? Have they stopped returning your calls and texts? And on the other side of the coin, have any of them expressed concern about you or said that maybe you have a problem? This is a common scenario just before someone enters detox.
If you’re looking for specialized detox treatment in the comfort of your own safe space, please reach out to InHome Recovery anytime through this website for a complete assessment.