Back Once Again
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ohio
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Back Once Again
I hate always ending up back here. Love the people here just hate the fact that i need to be here. Im looking for some advice on medical detox i have quit a few times on my own, but dont think i can do that this time. I dont think im healthy enough to do that. I have never even spent a night in a hospital and i want to know what to expect. Appreciate anyone that has been through it and tell me what to expect.
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
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Hello from a fellow buckeye!
Do you have a doctor? If so, ask him/her for help in getting safely thru the few days of physical withdrawals. If no doctor you can go to the ER and tell them you're going thru withdrawals and they can give you meds for a few days to help you get thru the w/d. Smart choice getting help. W/d can be dangerous as well as annoying as hell.
Do you have a doctor? If so, ask him/her for help in getting safely thru the few days of physical withdrawals. If no doctor you can go to the ER and tell them you're going thru withdrawals and they can give you meds for a few days to help you get thru the w/d. Smart choice getting help. W/d can be dangerous as well as annoying as hell.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 7,910
Hi craze - Good for you for deciding to get sober again and for knowing you need help with withdrawals. In addition to what least said (doctor, ER), you might want to call the nearest rehab center and ask them if they do detox. I know some places will let you come in for a couple days and often insurance will pay for it (even if they don't cover a full 30 day program). I'd look into all the options.....
All the best....
All the best....
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
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Hi craze
I've never been through a supervised detox and I wish I had been. I still have legacies from my last do it yourself job.
You're wise to think about professional help. You've got great advice already on where to go.
The Salvation Army also has detox and rehabilitation programmes in many parts of the US
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center: Rehabilitation Program
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I've never been through a supervised detox and I wish I had been. I still have legacies from my last do it yourself job.
You're wise to think about professional help. You've got great advice already on where to go.
The Salvation Army also has detox and rehabilitation programmes in many parts of the US
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center: Rehabilitation Program
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Well i ended up going to a detox center for six days and glad i did. Now i am on day eight. Tomorrow will be the first day i will be home all day alone though when my wife goes back to work. The anxiety seems to be the only real problem so far but its kind of scary.
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Jersey
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Glad to have you back, and glad you went for the detox.
The anxiety will pass. Do you have plans for doing something during the day so you aren't at loose ends? Going to a meeting or two, or a project or something to keep you busy and distract you?
The anxiety will pass. Do you have plans for doing something during the day so you aren't at loose ends? Going to a meeting or two, or a project or something to keep you busy and distract you?
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
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oh, I remember that scary feeling....... Just keep taking it an hour, a minute or a day at a time, whatever works. I'm so glad you got to go to detox - it's not easy for us to reach out for help like that. Good job and keep posting - it really helped keep me company when I didn't know what to do with myself.
Congratulations on your days of sobriety!:ghug3
Congratulations on your days of sobriety!:ghug3
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ohio
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Stayed real busy all day and no problems. I feel better than i have in a long time. Made it through day nine but i know i still have a long road ahead. Seeing my new doctor friday. Im going to make this work this time. I cant let myself fall back to how i was. I dont think my body can take it any more.
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ohio
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Hey Buckeye!!! Just take it one minute, hour and day at a time. I think about drinking ALL the time. You have done 9 days, go for the milestone tomorrow and make it 10...You can do it! Who wants to feel crappy anymore
And yes, the anxiety does go away.
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Join Date: Jun 2009
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The anxiety will pass soon enough - but take good notes on how it feels!
I will never drink again because I still remember the anxiety I used to feel. It scares me!
Do the Math: 2 hour buzz followed by 48 hours of sickness and anxiety, what is that worth??
I will never drink again because I still remember the anxiety I used to feel. It scares me!
Do the Math: 2 hour buzz followed by 48 hours of sickness and anxiety, what is that worth??
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I dont get back here nearly as often as i should. This site was a big factor in my sobriety and i thank all of you for the support. I will return the favor however possible with any help and advice i can return. The update is......well was 2 years in august and doing well. As far as the drinking i have handled that better than even i expected. Not to say i never have cravings but nothing i would consider major. Did underestimate when people told me that adjusting to "life" can be a struggle, but feel that is going good as well. Trust me when i say "if i can do it, then each and everyone one of you can as well" Cant promise and easy road but can assure you of one thing...its one heck of a lot better than the road i was on! Going to try and check back in here more regularly so if i can help one person with their journey that would be a plus.
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