Hello I need help how do I stop the shacking after stoping drinking
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Shacking??? I know I’m old but what’s that?
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You mean shaking. Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous if your a heavy drinker and going cold turkey. Perhaps you know that already. I strongly recommend you see your doctor or perhaps go to a hospital? I wish you the best!!!
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You don’t want my interpretation 
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Its great you have decided to begin your sober journey,
Alcohol withdrawal is very common when begining to quit, its very important to understand these and how they may affect you as it can be dangerous quitting cold turkey and very painful.
Im not trying to scare you, but there is help out there for you to detox safely.
If you havent already research alcohol withdrawal and familirise yourself and get as much knowlege as possible.
Im glad your here and you have made rhe right choice.
There will be plenty of people who will be along to give you more advice and support.
Keep posting and updating and take a read around the site.
Its great you have reached out and good luck with this journey we are all on together 
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I used to sit on my hands at meetings , only could drink a half cup of tea so it wouldnt spill lol
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