Need to quit

[Flying Dutchman]

I need to quit.

My life has become so unmanageble….

I woke up this morning feeling like hell. I miss my girlfriend and doubt whether I’ll ever be happy again. I’m wrecking my stomach with drink. I hardly eat during the day, the first thing I do is have a drink to stop the emotional pain… It doesn’t help though.

I fear for my life. After having eaten something this evening I decided that this can’t go on like this… I need to quit, to get help.

I’m feeling incredibly shaky at the moment. And I worry whether I’m gonna feel as bad tomorrow and upon awakening, start drinking straight away again. If I’m even gonna manage to sleep.

I start a new job on Monday, I’m worried that if I quit now I’m gonna be a wreck and not be able to even venture outdoors….

I can’t imagine living without alcohol. Then again, I can’t see myself carrying on like this. Not for much longer anyway.

[Cap3]

I can relate,and understand.You no longer 'have" to live this way.recovery is a phone call away.Calling and finding out when and where the meetings are.just do it.Bring the body and the mind will follow,

[lulu70]

When I got to the point where you are now, I knew I was going to have to be willing to do whatever it took--including putting my recovery in front of EVERTHING ELSE in my life. It also sounds like you may need a medically supervised detox. Detoxing from alcohol can be very dangerous. The first thing I would suggest is seeing your doctor RIGHT AWAY.

You can do this.

[CarolD]

If you quit now...today...your physical withdrawals will be over by Monday.

To refresh your memory on withdrawals...go to Alcoholism and look at "Quitting what to expect"

Seeing your doctor is always wise.

Do not blame your ex on this binge...you had started before she left.

Take action...get sober.

[Peter]

Originally Posted by Flying Dutchman

I start a new job on Monday, I’m worried that if I quit now I’m gonna be a wreck and not be able to even venture outdoors….

That sounds like rationalizing to me.

Put the plug in the jug and make an appointment to see your doctor asap.

You should be okay by Monday.

You have quit before havn't you ?

[fraankie]

the sooner you quit
the better

[Kellye C]

Sounds to me like you may have reached that jumping off place they talk about where you can't imagine your life WITH alcohol and you can't imagine your life WITHOUT it. I remember well what that felt like and it's no fun. Neither are withdrawals but if you stay stopped tonight and keep at it you SHOULD be through the worst of it before you start your job. You may be jumpy, irritable and emotional but you shouldn't be shaking and puking anymore (which to me was the worst and what kept me in the disease longer). As I went through it I kept telling myself that if I could manage to get through it that I didn't ever have to go through it again - unless I chose to.

I would highly suggest contacting your doctor and your local AA group.

Good luck!
Kellye