What Exactly Are the Delirium Tremens?
called Delirium Tremens and it is an acute disorder characterized by visual hallucinations, often of a horrific or horrifying type and it commonly occurs in someone who is “detoxing” or withdrawing from alcoholism or who has a very severe case of alcoholism. This condition normally occurs within 3-10 days of a severe alcoholic having his or her last drink. The visions associated with Delirium Tremens are usually accompanied by intense fear and frequently involve animals or other scary objects. Often a person suffering from Delirium Tremens also has other physical diseases due to years of alcoholism, including damage to the heart and liver. Additionally, an attack of delirium tremens in an alcoholic or excessive drinker may be precipitated by an injury or trauma to the head or another severe illness, such as pneumonia. Prior to an attack of the delirium tremens, a person may experience a period of increased nervousness and anxiety, poor appetite, insomnia, and shakiness/twitchiness of t
