This question is surprisingly common. Many people do not realize just how strong of a hold alcohol has on them until they try and stop drinking. When you stop drinking alcohol after a long-period of misuse, it affects your body. You can have several types of withdrawal symptoms. Here are a few of the most common:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e-Aches and painsu003cbr/u003e-Issues with your stomachu003cbr/u003e-Headaches or migrainesu003cbr/u003e-Irritability or sudden mood changesu003cbr/u003e-Struggles with your blood pressureu003cbr/u003e-Inability to sleep soundly or fall asleepu003cbr/u003e-Feeling anxious about having another drinku003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn more extreme cases, you may face more significant withdrawal symptoms, such as a racing heart, trouble breathing, hallucinations, or even seizures. Ideally, you want to experience your withdrawals in the presence of people with training to keep you safe. That way, if something goes awry, you can still be safe during your detox.