Going to the ER tonight
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Going to the ER tonight
Well, since I can't get the treatment centers to help me, I'm going to the ER tonight and asking to be admitted for detox. Hope it works.
Anyone have any advice? Should I bring books/my laptop/stuff to entertain myself or am I going to be too miserable? I'm not a TV watching kind of girl...
This is so weird. I feel like I'm planning for a weekend getaway instead of preventing my death.
Anyone have any advice? Should I bring books/my laptop/stuff to entertain myself or am I going to be too miserable? I'm not a TV watching kind of girl...
This is so weird. I feel like I'm planning for a weekend getaway instead of preventing my death.
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In my experience you will more than likely be bed ridden for the most part. They have to monitor you closely with this.
Laptop probably wont be allowed. But books shouldnt be a problem. After admittance you can see what they allow you to have and maybe you BF can bring tham to you.
I am so gld your doing this.
Best of luck sweety.
You are on your way.
Laptop probably wont be allowed. But books shouldnt be a problem. After admittance you can see what they allow you to have and maybe you BF can bring tham to you.
I am so gld your doing this.
Best of luck sweety.
You are on your way.
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Lot of good thoughts to you....My brother just went into the hospital again for detox and I would have to say the same thing "keep it simple and keep the focus on you"
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You might want to take something to entertain yourself, but bear in mind detox is no picnic. I was too foggy and miserable to be able to concentrate on anything for the first week.
Good luck though! And glad to see you joining the sober way of life.
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Good luck though! And glad to see you joining the sober way of life.
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Seeking depends upon the detox, the one I went to they kept us busy with all kinds of different things to do with recovery, sitting around in a fog with nothing to do when detoxing is not something I imagine leds to any type of long term sobriety. We went to an AA meeting right down the street from us every night at 8.
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:ghug3Today is the first day of the rest of your life!
Congratulations on the choice you've made
I thought about you a long time after we got out of the chat roomlast night. I hope you know that I prayed for you as I'm sure others who were in the chat room did. And there were thousands of others out there who you aren't even aware of who prayed for you as well. When you go to meetings, at the close when the group gets in a circle to close the meeting, before we say The Lord
s Prayer, most groups take a moment for the alcoholic and addict who is suffering inside and outside of the rooms and for the little children who have no say so in the matter. Just imagine how many circles were made around the world last night (and today) when you are/were suffering. That's ALOT OF PRAYERS my Friend!
Don't project gloom and doom. Anything worth having is worth the fight it takes to get it. And I can honestly say, every second of being uncomfortable in detox is one step closer to peace and happiness when it's over with.
I suggest taking a Big Book definately if you have one. A Bible if you read one, some comfortable jammies, (some hospitals let you wear your own), deodorant, baby powder, (unopened so they don't think you brought another type of powder) and some pictures of loved ones. Those helped me so much.
Remember, if nothing changes, nothing changes. You sound very determined so fight for your right to be happy, joyous and free. Be sure to "come home" after discharge so we know you've been released. Released from not only the hospital but from the bondage of this disease.
Love you
Judy:ghug2
Congratulations on the choice you've made
I thought about you a long time after we got out of the chat roomlast night. I hope you know that I prayed for you as I'm sure others who were in the chat room did. And there were thousands of others out there who you aren't even aware of who prayed for you as well. When you go to meetings, at the close when the group gets in a circle to close the meeting, before we say The Lord
s Prayer, most groups take a moment for the alcoholic and addict who is suffering inside and outside of the rooms and for the little children who have no say so in the matter. Just imagine how many circles were made around the world last night (and today) when you are/were suffering. That's ALOT OF PRAYERS my Friend!
Don't project gloom and doom. Anything worth having is worth the fight it takes to get it. And I can honestly say, every second of being uncomfortable in detox is one step closer to peace and happiness when it's over with.
I suggest taking a Big Book definately if you have one. A Bible if you read one, some comfortable jammies, (some hospitals let you wear your own), deodorant, baby powder, (unopened so they don't think you brought another type of powder) and some pictures of loved ones. Those helped me so much.
Remember, if nothing changes, nothing changes. You sound very determined so fight for your right to be happy, joyous and free. Be sure to "come home" after discharge so we know you've been released. Released from not only the hospital but from the bondage of this disease.
Love you
Judy:ghug2
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Getting sober is relatively easy.
My last medical de-tox was a breeze. Lot's of rest, valium, and food.
Staying sober is the hard part.
I thought if I could just tough-out the de-tox, everything would be OK. I'd take it from there, thank you very much.
I was sober less than 6 weeks before I went out for my last time.
My last de-tox was at home, it almost killed me.
My last medical de-tox was a breeze. Lot's of rest, valium, and food.
Staying sober is the hard part.
I thought if I could just tough-out the de-tox, everything would be OK. I'd take it from there, thank you very much.
I was sober less than 6 weeks before I went out for my last time.
My last de-tox was at home, it almost killed me.
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