One year ago today - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

bjames · 09-14-2012, 08:43 PM

A year ago, I was drinking around the clock. I was shaking uncontrollably if I went without a drink for even 4-5 hours. My entire body would shake. I could even feel my face twitch, my hands and entire arms shook, and so did my legs. I looked like hell. I had no appetite. I threw up 2-3 times a day.
A year ago tomorrow was when I first detoxed. I was sitting at home, and my head would not stop shaking (looking back I think I was probably on the verge of a seizure). I called my parents and my dad took me to the ER. My blood alcohol was 0.413!!! I should have been in a coma.
It only took 3 more detoxes (rolling eyes) for me to get it, but I thank God that I did get it. I'm 51 days sober now, and have never felt better. What a year it has been. I plan to never touch a drink again, and with the support from AA and SR, which help me to keep faith and courage, and to keep believing in myself, I think I can do it

Thanks for reading

**Dee74** · 09-14-2012, 08:50 PM

So glad you're on the right track now bjames - congrats on your sober progress

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duane1 · 09-14-2012, 10:16 PM

Congratulations! Keep us updated on your progress.

Scolova · 09-14-2012, 10:35 PM

WTG bjames, keep it going.
I had the brain jolts during the last few years of my drinking and they got really bad in my detox \ early recovery, it did feel like a seizure or coma was possible at any moment. I had such a low expectation of success back then (one year ago) that I didn't bother with contacting help, in hindsight I wish I could do that part differently.
Only by the grace of God (and the help received from other alcoholics\addicts) I am alive & well today. Best wishes.

Sapling · 09-14-2012, 11:21 PM

Wow....Glad you finally got it. Congrats on 51 days!!

Vall · 09-15-2012, 01:09 AM

Dear bjames,

it's always so nice to read success stories like yours. Coming back from so far like you did too...brilliant. Pat on the back from me :>

Mizzuno · 09-15-2012, 08:19 AM

Bravo! 51 days is awesome. Keep up the good work.

foodie1 · 09-15-2012, 09:04 AM

Well done on 51 days, keep up the good work!!

seanie1888 · 09-15-2012, 09:13 AM

Great goin, keep it up and well done

Healthyfood · 09-15-2012, 09:42 AM

Im glad you are enjoying sobriety.

sugarbear1 · 09-15-2012, 09:52 AM

Keep moving forward!!!

Zebra1275 · 09-15-2012, 03:53 PM

51 days is great, 52 would be even better. One day at a time is how you do it.

instant · 09-15-2012, 03:55 PM

Well done. We can all enjoy our sober days with you.

DeepBreath2012 · 09-15-2012, 04:00 PM

Wonderful! You should be so proud. I should be dead too because of the amounts I was consuming...my BAL was .01 away from where respirtation usually stops. Reading your story gives me hope and inspiration. Thank you for contributing to this community and all the best to you in your continued recovery!!!

09-14-2012, 08:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
bjames Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: MA Posts: 271	One year ago today A year ago, I was drinking around the clock. I was shaking uncontrollably if I went without a drink for even 4-5 hours. My entire body would shake. I could even feel my face twitch, my hands and entire arms shook, and so did my legs. I looked like hell. I had no appetite. I threw up 2-3 times a day. A year ago tomorrow was when I first detoxed. I was sitting at home, and my head would not stop shaking (looking back I think I was probably on the verge of a seizure). I called my parents and my dad took me to the ER. My blood alcohol was 0.413!!! I should have been in a coma. It only took 3 more detoxes (rolling eyes) for me to get it, but I thank God that I did get it. I'm 51 days sober now, and have never felt better. What a year it has been. I plan to never touch a drink again, and with the support from AA and SR, which help me to keep faith and courage, and to keep believing in myself, I think I can do it Thanks for reading __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

09-14-2012, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,579	So glad you're on the right track now bjames - congrats on your sober progress D __________________

09-14-2012, 10:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scolova dude in recovery Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,506 Blog Entries: 2	WTG bjames, keep it going. I had the brain jolts during the last few years of my drinking and they got really bad in my detox \ early recovery, it did feel like a seizure or coma was possible at any moment. I had such a low expectation of success back then (one year ago) that I didn't bother with contacting help, in hindsight I wish I could do that part differently. Only by the grace of God (and the help received from other alcoholics\addicts) I am alive & well today. Best wishes. __________________ ScotA "I've never seen anyone drink themselves smart, successful or happy. Most end up broke, bitter and alone. <anonymous>

09-15-2012, 09:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
sugarbear1 ~sb Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MD Posts: 9,770	Keep moving forward!!! __________________ Someday everything will all make sense. For now, laugh at confusion, smile through tears, & remind yourself that everything happens for a reason. All Big Book quotes are from the first edition. Linked with the permission of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

09-15-2012, 03:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
instant instant Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,254 Blog Entries: 5	Well done. We can all enjoy our sober days with you. __________________ Let everyone be my teacher and RTFD May 15 2011

09-14-2012, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
duane1 Nothing Left to do but Smile. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 521	Congratulations! Keep us updated on your progress.

09-14-2012, 11:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sapling AA Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Between Meetings Posts: 9,004	Wow....Glad you finally got it. Congrats on 51 days!!

09-15-2012, 01:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vall Guest Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 522	Dear bjames, it's always so nice to read success stories like yours. Coming back from so far like you did too...brilliant. Pat on the back from me :>

09-15-2012, 08:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mizzuno Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: California Posts: 1,379 Blog Entries: 11	Bravo! 51 days is awesome. Keep up the good work.

09-15-2012, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
foodie1 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 817 Blog Entries: 28	Well done on 51 days, keep up the good work!!

09-15-2012, 09:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
seanie1888 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 511	Great goin, keep it up and well done

09-15-2012, 09:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Healthyfood Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 687	Im glad you are enjoying sobriety.

09-15-2012, 03:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zebra1275 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,425	51 days is great, 52 would be even better. One day at a time is how you do it.

09-15-2012, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
DeepBreath2012 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New England Posts: 259	Wonderful! You should be so proud. I should be dead too because of the amounts I was consuming...my BAL was .01 away from where respirtation usually stops. Reading your story gives me hope and inspiration. Thank you for contributing to this community and all the best to you in your continued recovery!!!

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