Withdrawal anxiety is brutal — but you don’t need meds to get through it. Here are real tools that help calm your body and mind while you heal.

If you’re trying to quit drinking and suddenly feel like your nerves are on fire — like your thoughts won’t stop racing, your chest won’t calm down, and sleep is out of the question — you’re not crazy.

That’s alcohol withdrawal anxiety. And it hits harder than most people expect.

The good news? You’re not stuck like this. Here’s why it happens — and what actually helps…