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I've gone straight to page 3 - Sorry for anyone I've missed. I'm here. My shoulder hurts. I dislocated it and have done damage to my ligaments and tendons and what not. Just what I need to start a new, physically demanding job, right?
I'm ok guys. I like to think I'm through the worst of that terrible mental state. Looking back my posts embarrass me, but I know they were from deep within. They are a reflection of how bad alcoholism can affect a person. I haven't really got much to say, but I'm here. Thanks for all your posts and concern. I will continue to post.
I'm ok guys. I like to think I'm through the worst of that terrible mental state. Looking back my posts embarrass me, but I know they were from deep within. They are a reflection of how bad alcoholism can affect a person. I haven't really got much to say, but I'm here. Thanks for all your posts and concern. I will continue to post.
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Originally Posted by Bunny211 
I've been there. I called the Samaritans in April of 2015. Hung up the phone and jumped into a reservoir. I was intoxicated and the person on the other line had alerted the police who fished me out and brought me to the ER where I was sectioned. I am 15 months sober now and while I have bad days still, the good days are more frequent and life is much better. Today I was pinching myself...like..am I really sober and happy? Yes, yes, I am! I never, in a million years, thought this was possible. I am so grateful I was pulled back from the brink of death. I'm so grateful.
If this is the correct scenario I'm glad that you posted. Won't be making THIS call
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Dame I've made a few calls like this. It isn't unreasonable to think the person on the other end is actually a person who cares, who scrambles the emergency services to follow up on someone who isn't quite there himself.
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Glad you are in a better state mentally Jimmy. Maybe the best thing to do is be honest about your injury and just go in on Monday if you can? Maybe they might have some light duty or office work to do? I have separated one shoulder an torn the rotator cuff in a other and I know how uncomfortable it is, time will help it heal
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Scott, Delilah, doubt there's much I can do but ride it out as long as I can stand it. I've been looking for a change of career for months. I've been unemployed this year longer than I've been empoyed. A slight shoulder injury isn't something I'm going to take time out of work for. Not a new job anyway. If it gets worse or really starts to hinder me, then I will visit the doctors (again). Should be fine for now. It seems serious as I can't even sleep properly with the pain. Never mind, I'll post back monday and see how it goes. For now, I'm just happy I'm sober again. I'm not happy about my shoulder, or my mental state, but it is what it is, right?
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It'll get better jimmy. I'm glad to see you back. Don't feel embarrassed about posting... it's far better to get it out than to keep it in and make these decisions without giving yourself a potential out. And lots of us have been there. Go easy on yourself. 
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My friend Delizadee, I do feel embarassed, even though I got it out. I still made the decision to jump and it ****** up my shoulder. I know everyone's been there, jsut hard to sap it up now i've done it and feel stupid...
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Dee, I'll be seeing someone about it if it gets in the way of work. By the way, "jim" is my nickname so "jimmyc" is just my username - I'd appreciate it to be called James from now on.
I'm going to drop into the local "alcohol house" at some point this week.
I'm going to drop into the local "alcohol house" at some point this week.
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