Symptoms often come and go rather than easing steadily each day, which means a person may feel better and then find certain difficulties returning. Cravings in particular can resurface well after the physical effects settle.
Cutting back after prolonged use often brings a period of adjustment that can include fatigue, increased appetite, low mood, and trouble concentrating. Intensity and duration differ from person to person.
Early symptoms often include tremors, sweating, nausea, anxiety, and trouble sleeping. A smaller number of people develop seizures or delirium tremens, both of which require immediate medical evaluation.
