boris

Ive been trying to be sober for 3 years. I cant do it. Ive put it off but as ive burnt all my bridges.

Im going to my doctor for help. Im not sure what to expect but i need help.

Wish me luck

Johno1967

Many of us tried years to beat alcohol Boris. It ain't easy but it is very possible and you can do it.
Good luck mate and let us know how it goes.

Waterfalls2014

Good luck Boris. You can do this!!! You've taken the first step toward a sober life. You can do the rest too. It's a step in a new direction that you will be glad you did. Best wishes to you!

Croissant

Good on you.

boris

Im worried ill lose my job now as they have access to my records and im worried i wont get insurance etc but i need to do this

PurpleKnight

Good stuff Boris!!

Climber122

Those three years can be instructive Boris - now you know from your own experience that you need help, and that's big. You probably feel like crap but you should know it takes tremendous courage to reach out for help, so you should feel very good about that. Just be open to what the doc suggests, and be honest. You've got an illness and the more honest you are with those who can give you treatment, the more effective it will be. I'm feeling good for you because I know how much better you will feel in sobriety, and this is the first step towards it. Hang in there...

ScottFromWI

Your medical records are private. And in reality - what's more important to you - your life or your medical records?

Be completely honest with your doctor and they can help - they have heard it all and nothing you can say will be a surprise. When I finally told my doctor they were very supportive and commended me on the decision.

boris

Just got back from blood test and got my prescription. Got vitimin b and thiamine hydrocloride.

the doctor was lvely and very helpful

ScottFromWI

Great news....did the doc give you any suggestions for things to try other than the meds and supplements to try?

matt4x4

Look at it this way, if your medical records are seen by anyone outside your doctors offices staff, hire a lawyer and sue. A couple million (if your in California) will sooth your worries in no time flat.

RecklessEric

Good luck Boris.
Your records should be confidential.
So instead of focusing on that, I'd recommend finding a method to help you in your quest.

boris

Not keen on taking tablets but ill take em.

Today i woke up feeling abit more positive. Im glad i went doctors as it feels like the right thing to do.

i feel like i will finally get my life back

Dee74

Good to see you again Boris - hope you can make this time be The Time

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inthekeyofg

You got this, Boris!
I am new here on the forum and, as well, recently sober. Feel free to reach out -- this is such a supportive community!

Deangrant

I was trying for 10 years. It was always one more drink until last Saturday. I stopped and the cravings have gone and I don't stop off on the way home like I used to. This forum has helped me so much, the people here are great and supportive. Please keep posting and we will give you as much support as you need.

Stoogy

Hey Boris, I'm so glad to see you are doing your best to get sober, you seem too really want this which is 50% of the battle already won in my eyes.

We are all here for you Boris, keep posting you will be amazed at how much it can help.
Take care.

boris

Todays been tough. I kept thinking of the vodka i had hidden in my wardrobe. I was that close to drinking it but in the end it went down the loo.

yesterday at the doctors was humiliating. Needed but humiliating. Now i just need to concentrate on getting better

Waterfalls2014

Great choice, throwing it out!!

HeadLump

Sometimes humiliation can help to bring home to you just what it is you're doing. I certainly felt humiliated when, at the age of 52, I had to confess to the A&E doctor that I had no idea how I'd knocked myself out and come to, covered in blood, on the bathroom floor That humiliation still burns at times but it's an excellent reminder of my need to stay sober