God...Please Help Me
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I'm sorry you're struggling UTGrad x Is rehab an option for you...? that might help get you over the 72 hour mark. Have you been going to AA or using another recovery program like SMART or AVRT? Maybe all three... ? x
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The Patman has it. Believe that you deserve this life without alcohol. Believe that you can have this life without alcohol, and believe that you will have this life without alcohol.
Try this. Look at your right hand. Make a fist, then open your hand. Staying sober can be as easy as that. You can do this if you choose to.
Try this. Look at your right hand. Make a fist, then open your hand. Staying sober can be as easy as that. You can do this if you choose to.
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Originally Posted by UTGrad 
I was sober for about 72 hours a couple weeks ago and now I'm back in the abyss. God...please help me and rid this alcoholism from my life.
I found sobriety, sanity and serenity in Alcoholics Anonymous.
If you can quit on your own then quit..... If you can't quit on your own then go to AA.
I wish you the best.
Bob R
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Originally Posted by UTGrad
...I'm back in the abyss.
Originally Posted by UTGrad
God...please help me and rid this alcoholism from my life.
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Did you see the Dr last time UTG? They may be able to help you with suggestions on where to go from here, particularly with rehab facilities if you're looking into that.
Otherwise, I'm not sure if I gave you these links last time or not?
There's many different approaches and methods of recovery around - here's some links to some of the main players:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...formation.html
I recommend you visit the Secular Connections forum if you think you may benefit from a non 12 step approach.
The main thing tho - whatever you decide to do - is do something.
In my experience, inaction just leads to more drinking....
We can give you all the advice in the world here...but you need to put it into action UTG...you need to take the ball and make the touchdown
work like you've never worked before...and you can change your life
I wish you well - keep us updated
D
Otherwise, I'm not sure if I gave you these links last time or not?
There's many different approaches and methods of recovery around - here's some links to some of the main players:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...formation.html
I recommend you visit the Secular Connections forum if you think you may benefit from a non 12 step approach.
The main thing tho - whatever you decide to do - is do something.
In my experience, inaction just leads to more drinking....
We can give you all the advice in the world here...but you need to put it into action UTG...you need to take the ball and make the touchdown
work like you've never worked before...and you can change your life
I wish you well - keep us updated
D
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UT - That's exactly how I felt the last time I went on a binge. I prayed to be raised up out of hell, and I was. I came here and learned so much - felt the love and encouragement surround me. It changed everything, and after a lifetime of drinking I finally got it right.
You can do this, UT - let's give it another try. Now you have even more motivation. We're all behind you.
You can do this, UT - let's give it another try. Now you have even more motivation. We're all behind you.
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UT:
How are you doing today? Have you come up with any plan yet?
Best I can tell, this is your profile, based on looking at your posts:
A few people have posted about rehab/detox to help you get past the first 72 hours. Given the amount you are drinking, a medically supervised detox is advisable. Just because your vitals stayed in a normal range back in September does not mean your body will handle detox the same way again. Every detox is different, just like every childbirth is different even for the same individual.
Back on September 19, you were trying to stop and it looks like you got to 21 hours and then drank somewhere between 9 pm and stopped at 1 am on the 20th? You did get right back on the wagon, tracking your time from the 20th at 1 am (you posted on the 20th at 5 pm saying it was 16 hours).
Can you remember why you drank on the 19th?
You made it for almost 72 hours the next time...again, can you remember why you picked up a drink?
If it was due to physical discomfort, please keep in mind that for most people the physical withdrawal from alcohol is most intense in the first few days, peaking around day three. Mentally preparing yourself for this is important with detox.
Good luck, and again, I urge you to speak to a medical professional for assistance in planning/overseeing a detox and rehab, if necessary.
How are you doing today? Have you come up with any plan yet?
Best I can tell, this is your profile, based on looking at your posts:
- Heavy drinker for 10 years
- Chronic relapser
- Switched from beer to vodka. Consumption now 500 ml per day = 11 units/day.
- On Klonopin for anxiety
A few people have posted about rehab/detox to help you get past the first 72 hours. Given the amount you are drinking, a medically supervised detox is advisable. Just because your vitals stayed in a normal range back in September does not mean your body will handle detox the same way again. Every detox is different, just like every childbirth is different even for the same individual.
Back on September 19, you were trying to stop and it looks like you got to 21 hours and then drank somewhere between 9 pm and stopped at 1 am on the 20th? You did get right back on the wagon, tracking your time from the 20th at 1 am (you posted on the 20th at 5 pm saying it was 16 hours).
Can you remember why you drank on the 19th?
You made it for almost 72 hours the next time...again, can you remember why you picked up a drink?
If it was due to physical discomfort, please keep in mind that for most people the physical withdrawal from alcohol is most intense in the first few days, peaking around day three. Mentally preparing yourself for this is important with detox.
Good luck, and again, I urge you to speak to a medical professional for assistance in planning/overseeing a detox and rehab, if necessary.
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