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Sparkelina · 10-08-2012, 09:02 PM

i feel bad saying this after i got so many kudos on my 1st aa meeting today & saying i wudnt drink today.

here is how the day unfolded....

after aa i asked a member if i should seek professional help since i also use pills almost every nite (benzos or sleepers). she said i shud prob put off abstinence until i speak to a doctor to ensure i stay safe.

even tho i dont usually take more than 1 or 2 pills per nite i know that i need them..along with alcohol..... to feel ok & not suffer withdrawals.

im in between doctors right now (besides my cancer specialists). who do i call? i hate to just pick a place out of the phone book.

at about 5pm i felt some withdrawals coming & decided 1 beer was necessary. i wanted more soooo bad. but i didnt drink more. that was very hard to do.

can u please tell me how i can find help? thank you so much.

Sparky

zanzibar · 10-08-2012, 09:08 PM

I didn't detox in the civilian sector but detoxing can be dangerous. Someone will be along soon who can offer more insight, but if all else fails go to the ER.

zanzibar · 10-08-2012, 09:13 PM

Another thing sparky never be sorry for posting. We're here to support each other.

Sparkelina · 10-08-2012, 09:26 PM

ps... i do have insurance so that will be helpful i am sure. i just dont know how to find the help.

zanzibar · 10-08-2012, 09:31 PM

Hi sparky I kind of hoped somone would have been around by now but it is getting on in the hours. I think it would be a good start if you could find a detox centre they may be in the phonebook or possibly call information and a hospital should be able to help as well. Have withdrawls started?

Sparkelina · 10-08-2012, 09:41 PM

thanks for keeping an eye on me zanz!

im doing ok for now. i did have that 1 drink a few hours ago and took something to help me sleep.

just jittery but i plan to keep myself just medicated enough to avoid full on withdrawals until i can speak to a medical professional.

tomorrow ill make a few calls as u suggested. just wish there was a well trusted directory or something available so i dont end up going to a crappy doctor or facility ya know?

again..... thanks. thanks for caring.

Sapling · 10-08-2012, 09:51 PM

Hey Sparky...I still think you are a trooper for going to that meeting....Here's an idea for you. You got a list of phone numbers from that meeting right?...Why not use it and make a few calls....Get some feedback on finding a good doctor.....Don't beat yourself up for having a beer.....I'm happy you stopped at one...I know that isn't easy....Just hang in there....Things are going to get better.

Sparkelina · 10-08-2012, 09:55 PM

hi sap... i will do that! thank u so much for the encouragement. guess i shud be proud of myself for what i did today (and didnt do.. like get drunk). have a great night.

**Dee74** · 10-08-2012, 09:59 PM

Who was the Dr who prescribed the meds Sparky - that would be my first choice.

Or if you're between Drs - did you leave the old for any reason - maybe you can go back?

If nine of that's is an option, for whatever reason, try and find a Dr... one who knows something about addiction would be great but often just a local Dr could be a good start too.

You don;t want to drag your heels on this, or use it as an excuse to continue to drink...I know from experience you can lose months that way.

You have insurance and by your location you live in a huge city - I'm sure you'll find someone

D

Sapling · 10-08-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparkelina

hi sap... i will do that! thank u so much for the encouragement. guess i shud be proud of myself for what i did today (and didnt do.. like get drunk). have a great night.

I'm proud of you....I'm sure a lot of people in that meeting were too....Use those people for help....Lean on them....They will save your life....And enjoy doing it....One day you'll do the same for someone else. You have a good night too.

zanzibar · 10-08-2012, 10:11 PM

You should be very proud of what you've accomplished today sparky. Good luck tomorrow. Good night sparky.

IndaMiricale · 10-08-2012, 10:11 PM

Sapling gave you some great suggestions to go about..

And dont be afraid to just go to the ER and tell them whats up. I have done it for detoxing and it makes it safe and much easier on the body.. And you can get on the way to living the good stuff.

I think your going to do great..

Sparkelina · 10-09-2012, 05:47 AM

good morning.... made it thru the nite without any really bad effects except jitters & strange rushes throughout my body & nightmares. did manage about 5 hours of sleep. didnt consume any additional pills or alcohol.

i found a treatment center by searching online. they accept insurance & offer several programs. i will call them this a.m. & see if they will let me come for a consultation (and then i can check out the joint too!)

there is a hospital nearby that has treatment but i saw a psych there once & also worked there briefly doing medical records & was not impressed at all.

have a good day everyone!

Michael66 · 10-09-2012, 09:39 AM

Hey Sparky

I just wanted to say well done on going to the meeting - you're in my prayers as you work through how best to detox.

God bless.

IndaMiricale · 10-09-2012, 02:43 PM

Sounds like a sound plan ...

bah da bop da.. lol

Sobriety best choice I ever made..

10-08-2012, 09:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sparkelina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 72	sigh.... i need some help / prob need treatment i feel bad saying this after i got so many kudos on my 1st aa meeting today & saying i wudnt drink today. here is how the day unfolded.... after aa i asked a member if i should seek professional help since i also use pills almost every nite (benzos or sleepers). she said i shud prob put off abstinence until i speak to a doctor to ensure i stay safe. even tho i dont usually take more than 1 or 2 pills per nite i know that i need them..along with alcohol..... to feel ok & not suffer withdrawals. im in between doctors right now (besides my cancer specialists). who do i call? i hate to just pick a place out of the phone book. at about 5pm i felt some withdrawals coming & decided 1 beer was necessary. i wanted more soooo bad. but i didnt drink more. that was very hard to do. can u please tell me how i can find help? thank you so much. Sparky

10-08-2012, 09:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,418	Who was the Dr who prescribed the meds Sparky - that would be my first choice. Or if you're between Drs - did you leave the old for any reason - maybe you can go back? If nine of that's is an option, for whatever reason, try and find a Dr... one who knows something about addiction would be great but often just a local Dr could be a good start too. You don;t want to drag your heels on this, or use it as an excuse to continue to drink...I know from experience you can lose months that way. You have insurance and by your location you live in a huge city - I'm sure you'll find someone D __________________ Last edited by Dee74; 10-08-2012 at 10:17 PM.

10-08-2012, 10:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
IndaMiricale Powerless over Alcohol Join Date: May 2011 Location: Trudging the Road to Happy Destiny! Posts: 4,020	Sapling gave you some great suggestions to go about.. And dont be afraid to just go to the ER and tell them whats up. I have done it for detoxing and it makes it safe and much easier on the body.. And you can get on the way to living the good stuff. I think your going to do great.. __________________ "The only real thing in life are dreams, which nature cant touch with decay." Bob Dylan "Each day,somewhere in the world ,recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic , sharing experience,strength and hope."

10-09-2012, 02:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
IndaMiricale Powerless over Alcohol Join Date: May 2011 Location: Trudging the Road to Happy Destiny! Posts: 4,020	Sounds like a sound plan ... bah da bop da.. lol Sobriety best choice I ever made.. __________________ "The only real thing in life are dreams, which nature cant touch with decay." Bob Dylan "Each day,somewhere in the world ,recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic , sharing experience,strength and hope."

10-08-2012, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
zanzibar Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 480 Blog Entries: 7	I didn't detox in the civilian sector but detoxing can be dangerous. Someone will be along soon who can offer more insight, but if all else fails go to the ER.

10-08-2012, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
zanzibar Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 480 Blog Entries: 7	Another thing sparky never be sorry for posting. We're here to support each other.

10-08-2012, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sparkelina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 72	ps... i do have insurance so that will be helpful i am sure. i just dont know how to find the help.

10-08-2012, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
zanzibar Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 480 Blog Entries: 7	Hi sparky I kind of hoped somone would have been around by now but it is getting on in the hours. I think it would be a good start if you could find a detox centre they may be in the phonebook or possibly call information and a hospital should be able to help as well. Have withdrawls started?

10-08-2012, 09:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sparkelina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 72	thanks for keeping an eye on me zanz! im doing ok for now. i did have that 1 drink a few hours ago and took something to help me sleep. just jittery but i plan to keep myself just medicated enough to avoid full on withdrawals until i can speak to a medical professional. tomorrow ill make a few calls as u suggested. just wish there was a well trusted directory or something available so i dont end up going to a crappy doctor or facility ya know? again..... thanks. thanks for caring.

10-08-2012, 09:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sapling AA Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Between Meetings Posts: 9,004	Hey Sparky...I still think you are a trooper for going to that meeting....Here's an idea for you. You got a list of phone numbers from that meeting right?...Why not use it and make a few calls....Get some feedback on finding a good doctor.....Don't beat yourself up for having a beer.....I'm happy you stopped at one...I know that isn't easy....Just hang in there....Things are going to get better.

10-08-2012, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sparkelina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 72	hi sap... i will do that! thank u so much for the encouragement. guess i shud be proud of myself for what i did today (and didnt do.. like get drunk). have a great night.

10-08-2012, 10:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
zanzibar Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 480 Blog Entries: 7	You should be very proud of what you've accomplished today sparky. Good luck tomorrow. Good night sparky.

10-09-2012, 05:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sparkelina Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 72	good morning.... made it thru the nite without any really bad effects except jitters & strange rushes throughout my body & nightmares. did manage about 5 hours of sleep. didnt consume any additional pills or alcohol. i found a treatment center by searching online. they accept insurance & offer several programs. i will call them this a.m. & see if they will let me come for a consultation (and then i can check out the joint too!) there is a hospital nearby that has treatment but i saw a psych there once & also worked there briefly doing medical records & was not impressed at all. have a good day everyone!

10-09-2012, 09:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Michael66 Sober since 19th April 2012 Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Posts: 486	Hey Sparky I just wanted to say well done on going to the meeting - you're in my prayers as you work through how best to detox. God bless.

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