hey all im new and sober today
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: perth
Posts: 15
hey all im new and sober today
So yesterday i began my recovery again its taken all kinds of lows again..
im 29 and this is my 6 shot at recovery, have been an addict for the best part of the last 15 years I have lasted a month sober in the past.. made relevant phonecalls about local AA meetings not much on here.. searched on the web AA forums and what do i find... read most of the day yesterday now its time to post, being my secong day of detox im still very shaky nervous confused but know what i want this time.. i had thought of a introductory kind of post but its all gone out the window right this minute.. so im going it un medicated.. what are peoples thoughts on medicated vs non medicated???
is this the right place to post ??
anyway hey to all hope i can get some more info out soon!
im 29 and this is my 6 shot at recovery, have been an addict for the best part of the last 15 years I have lasted a month sober in the past.. made relevant phonecalls about local AA meetings not much on here.. searched on the web AA forums and what do i find... read most of the day yesterday now its time to post, being my secong day of detox im still very shaky nervous confused but know what i want this time.. i had thought of a introductory kind of post but its all gone out the window right this minute.. so im going it un medicated.. what are peoples thoughts on medicated vs non medicated???
is this the right place to post ??
anyway hey to all hope i can get some more info out soon!
Stairmaster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: BRISTOL, PA
Posts: 76
Make mtg, get a sponsor, get into the steps immediately and help someone else. I definitely spilled more booze than you ever drank....Try flushing your system with Green tea, lots of it and eat white bread by the loaf....This should do it.
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
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Hi Chilicam,
Welcome and I am so glad you found us. There is lots of support and information here.
Personally, I did not use medication, but I would suggest that you talk to your dr to make sure it's safe for you to detox. You can do this and we are here to help.
Welcome and I am so glad you found us. There is lots of support and information here.
Personally, I did not use medication, but I would suggest that you talk to your dr to make sure it's safe for you to detox. You can do this and we are here to help.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: perth
Posts: 15
thanks for the repplies 3rd day now so im feeling a lil better BP 145/120 only have had a couple hours sleep and one pretty bad cramping swollen yellowy ankles and pretty bad gut pain and despite this its a terrible stage for me this its when i think i dont have a problem because things seem ok.. damn mind is playing games with me. cheers for the support im not giving in yet
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 119
when my mind messes with me... which is does, like, all the time. i know that's when i need to reach out to someone, go to a meeting, post here...basically get out of myself and my thoughts. my mind messing with me is my disease of addiction talking, not ME talking.
i hope you continue to post here for support!
xo
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i hope you continue to post here for support!
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12-Step Visit From St. Nicholas
T'was the night before Christmas When I went on a bender,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a bartender.
The empties were stacked by the chimney just fine,
In hopes that St. Nick would fill them with wine.
With Mama in her kerchief and I with my booze,
We'd just settled down for a long winter's snooze.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I put down my drink to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I crawled and then stumbled
To open the shutters where I stood and just mumbled.
Then what to my bloodshot eyes should there appear
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
I thought it was DT's and needed help quick!
I didn't know it was only St. Nick.
I poured myself another as the reindeer came
While he shouted and called them by name:
"Now Barfly! Now Wino! Now Boozer and Rummy!
On Drunkard! On Alky! On Dipso and Dummy!"
So up to the housetop St. Nicholas flew
While I pulled the pop-top on another brew.
I trembled with fear when I heard a new sound--
Down the chimney came St. Nick with a bound.
His cheeks were like roses, he grinned like a possum,
His eyes, how they twinkled, his nose had rum-blossoms!
I offered him a drink, step up to the bar,
"Not today," he said, "I am now so-ber."
He had a clear face and a little beer belly,
That shook when he laughed like a bowl
full of jelly.
This was too much, it increased my thirst.
"Hold it!" said St. Nick, "First things first.
You don't have to drink, easy does it,
Now that wasn't too hard, was it?"
He reached in his sack and with a great fuss
He gave me the book "Alcoholics Anonymous."
"Read this 'Big Book' for a life sublime,
Follow the principles one day at a time.
"This is the best present I can give,
Twelve steps -- a new way to live.
The AA program keeps me sober, it's true."
Then giving a nod, up the chimney he flew.
Then I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,
"You now have a choice, starting tonight.
So Merry Christmas to all and to all Season's Greetings,
Don't pick up that first drink, and go to AA meetings!"
Click Santa's Sleigh and Go To A Meeting!
Top of Page
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T'was the night before Christmas When I went on a bender,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a bartender.
The empties were stacked by the chimney just fine,
In hopes that St. Nick would fill them with wine.
With Mama in her kerchief and I with my booze,
We'd just settled down for a long winter's snooze.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I put down my drink to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I crawled and then stumbled
To open the shutters where I stood and just mumbled.
Then what to my bloodshot eyes should there appear
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
I thought it was DT's and needed help quick!
I didn't know it was only St. Nick.
I poured myself another as the reindeer came
While he shouted and called them by name:
"Now Barfly! Now Wino! Now Boozer and Rummy!
On Drunkard! On Alky! On Dipso and Dummy!"
So up to the housetop St. Nicholas flew
While I pulled the pop-top on another brew.
I trembled with fear when I heard a new sound--
Down the chimney came St. Nick with a bound.
His cheeks were like roses, he grinned like a possum,
His eyes, how they twinkled, his nose had rum-blossoms!
I offered him a drink, step up to the bar,
"Not today," he said, "I am now so-ber."
He had a clear face and a little beer belly,
That shook when he laughed like a bowl
full of jelly.
This was too much, it increased my thirst.
"Hold it!" said St. Nick, "First things first.
You don't have to drink, easy does it,
Now that wasn't too hard, was it?"
He reached in his sack and with a great fuss
He gave me the book "Alcoholics Anonymous."
"Read this 'Big Book' for a life sublime,
Follow the principles one day at a time.
"This is the best present I can give,
Twelve steps -- a new way to live.
The AA program keeps me sober, it's true."
Then giving a nod, up the chimney he flew.
Then I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,
"You now have a choice, starting tonight.
So Merry Christmas to all and to all Season's Greetings,
Don't pick up that first drink, and go to AA meetings!"
Click Santa's Sleigh and Go To A Meeting!
Top of Page
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Nivosa
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Arvada, CO
Posts: 17
Chillicam,
Keep up the good work! One day at a time is all we have! Keep coming back and take in as many meetings as you can.......it's worth it.......Addiction is the only disease whos purpose is to try to convince us that we don't have it. Take care,
Rick
Keep up the good work! One day at a time is all we have! Keep coming back and take in as many meetings as you can.......it's worth it.......Addiction is the only disease whos purpose is to try to convince us that we don't have it. Take care,
Rick
Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Brighton UK
Posts: 328
Hi Chillicam
I am just over a week sober now. My friend stopped drinking at around the same time, but she was a much heavier drinker and required medication. From what I understand you need medication if you are physically dependent on alcohol and this can be determined by the symptoms you exhibit at certain times of the day: shakes in the morning that sort of thing. There a questionnaires you can do to determine this. I did one I found on the internet which put me at borderline physically dependent only so decided against the medication route. One thing I will say though: this self assessment thing is not a very good idea - alcohol detox without medication can be deadly.
Anyway Chillicam, I wish you all the best with your detox.
I am just over a week sober now. My friend stopped drinking at around the same time, but she was a much heavier drinker and required medication. From what I understand you need medication if you are physically dependent on alcohol and this can be determined by the symptoms you exhibit at certain times of the day: shakes in the morning that sort of thing. There a questionnaires you can do to determine this. I did one I found on the internet which put me at borderline physically dependent only so decided against the medication route. One thing I will say though: this self assessment thing is not a very good idea - alcohol detox without medication can be deadly.
Anyway Chillicam, I wish you all the best with your detox.
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: perth
Posts: 15
i love that AA poem!!!
ventured out the house today dodged the places i didnt want to go, sober wandering is so different to blacked out wandering I know were ive been... so Im wondering what to do with myself now i have a lot of time it may be a little soon to get excited im not sure I have to get to a meeting.. hopeing to tonight I have been before but dont think i was ready enough.... or hadnt had things bad enough not sure, such early days i get so inspired when i read the people 1 month 6 months 1 year all of those things seem so far away...
Love this place
thanks for some feed back let me tell u it all helps!
ventured out the house today dodged the places i didnt want to go, sober wandering is so different to blacked out wandering I know were ive been... so Im wondering what to do with myself now i have a lot of time it may be a little soon to get excited im not sure I have to get to a meeting.. hopeing to tonight I have been before but dont think i was ready enough.... or hadnt had things bad enough not sure, such early days i get so inspired when i read the people 1 month 6 months 1 year all of those things seem so far away...
Love this place
thanks for some feed back let me tell u it all helps!
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Rutland Vermont
Posts: 27
Welcome Chillicam!!!!
If I were you I'd check with the doctor on the detox- were all different,and our bodies as well. A-lot of extra time on your hand? The best thing for that is the fellowship you will recieve at a meeting. What have you got to loose, except the danger of what boredom and sparetime can bring. Too much time to think can be a deadly thing. I wish you well. Hang in, read, and post.
If I were you I'd check with the doctor on the detox- were all different,and our bodies as well. A-lot of extra time on your hand? The best thing for that is the fellowship you will recieve at a meeting. What have you got to loose, except the danger of what boredom and sparetime can bring. Too much time to think can be a deadly thing. I wish you well. Hang in, read, and post.
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