Please help need a helping hand.
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Please help need a helping hand.
Hi, I'm a 21 year old male living in Los Angeles.
I used to drink heavely every weekend since I was 14.
About 3 moths ago I got slapped with withdrawal syndrome, which until I ended up in the ER, I knew nothing about.
A little over a month ago the absolute worst part of the withdrawal hit me.
DEPERSONALIZATION.
It is the feeling that I do not exist. I become confused when I look at my body and I start to think about how It does not belong to me. Also stuck in a dream state!!
I need a sympathetic human being who can finally tell me if they have ever made it past this :/ I literally feel like I'm on the verge of death. I'm losing hope.
I do not need for someone to tell me to see a doctor! I do not have insurance and cannot afford it! Please help me.
I used to drink heavely every weekend since I was 14.
About 3 moths ago I got slapped with withdrawal syndrome, which until I ended up in the ER, I knew nothing about.
A little over a month ago the absolute worst part of the withdrawal hit me.
DEPERSONALIZATION.
It is the feeling that I do not exist. I become confused when I look at my body and I start to think about how It does not belong to me. Also stuck in a dream state!!
I need a sympathetic human being who can finally tell me if they have ever made it past this :/ I literally feel like I'm on the verge of death. I'm losing hope.
I do not need for someone to tell me to see a doctor! I do not have insurance and cannot afford it! Please help me.
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Hi Garrett.
I've experienced this both when I was using drugs, and transitionally when very depressed. It's scary but not life-threatening, and actually something that some people who are heavily into meditation seek out.
But it would be irresponsible not to advise you to go to the emergency room if you are feeling very overwhelmed and scared. Even with no health insurance, you'll get some help there.
Is AA an option for you? Being around other peop[le who have had real struggles with alcoholism might really help you feel connected and not so alone.
I've experienced this both when I was using drugs, and transitionally when very depressed. It's scary but not life-threatening, and actually something that some people who are heavily into meditation seek out.
But it would be irresponsible not to advise you to go to the emergency room if you are feeling very overwhelmed and scared. Even with no health insurance, you'll get some help there.
Is AA an option for you? Being around other peop[le who have had real struggles with alcoholism might really help you feel connected and not so alone.
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Originally Posted by lifewithoutbooz 
welcome garrett,
can't say i've experienced what you're going through but I'm sure you'll be hearing from other members who can offer some insight. hang in their kiddo!
can't say i've experienced what you're going through but I'm sure you'll be hearing from other members who can offer some insight. hang in their kiddo!
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Originally Posted by Stevie1
Hi Garrett.
I've experienced this both when I was using drugs, and transitionally when very depressed. It's scary but not life-threatening, and actually something that some people who are heavily into meditation seek out.
But it would be irresponsible not to advise you to go to the emergency room if you are feeling very overwhelmed and scared. Even with no health insurance, you'll get some help there.
Is AA an option for you? Being around other peop[le who have had real struggles with alcoholism might really help you feel connected and not so alone.
I've experienced this both when I was using drugs, and transitionally when very depressed. It's scary but not life-threatening, and actually something that some people who are heavily into meditation seek out.
But it would be irresponsible not to advise you to go to the emergency room if you are feeling very overwhelmed and scared. Even with no health insurance, you'll get some help there.
Is AA an option for you? Being around other peop[le who have had real struggles with alcoholism might really help you feel connected and not so alone.
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I agree. AA is totally free and you may connect with 1 or more people that have gone through what you are going through. I would say go check it out and see what happens. It can't hurt you to at least check it out right?
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Originally Posted by Gravesmeister
I agree. AA is totally free and you may connect with 1 or more people that have gone through what you are going through. I would say go check it out and see what happens. It can't hurt you to at least check it out right?
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Originally Posted by Garrett624
You're absolutely right, it would cause no harm (: other than my pride of course. Thank you.
Absolutely NOTHING shameful about going to AA or seeking help! Quite the opposite actually - it takes guts. Do it.
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I have not experienced that symptom of withdrawals. Don't lose hope, friend. I agree that an AA meeting may be helpful to you. If you feel it may not be, keep on posting here. I'm sorry you are having a rough time. Most here have been through some sort of withdrawals, and are very empathetic to what you are going through.
I agree with the above poster, if you need help, don't hesitate to hit an ER!
I agree with the above poster, if you need help, don't hesitate to hit an ER!
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Originally Posted by Rudie
I have not experienced that symptom of withdrawals. Don't lose hope, friend. I agree that an AA meeting may be helpful to you. If you feel it may not be, keep on posting here. I'm sorry you are having a rough time. Most here have been through some sort of withdrawals, and are very empathetic to what you are going through.
I agree with the above poster, if you need help, don't hesitate to hit an ER!
I agree with the above poster, if you need help, don't hesitate to hit an ER!
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Originally Posted by Stevie1
Pride, shmide.
Absolutely NOTHING shameful about going to AA or seeking help! Quite the opposite actually - it takes guts. Do it.
Absolutely NOTHING shameful about going to AA or seeking help! Quite the opposite actually - it takes guts. Do it.
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Originally Posted by Live2Run25
You are real Garrett, and you are here. We are all a great group of people. Please talk whenever you can, and we will try and help you! Welcome =)
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Originally Posted by Garrett624
Thank you so very much Brit. And can't begin to thank all of you enough. I'm feeling a bit better, and I know with time everything will be ok. Like I said before. Thanks for being a selfless person and Assisting a fellow human being. Many people turned a blind eye to what was happening to me. Including my former physicians.
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Welcome to SR Garrett.
Glad you found us. Hang in there. Stay in contact with the people here. I have found meetings to be very helpful in making me feel like a member of the human race. It has been amazing to me how caring the people here on SR and in AA are.
People do care, we care
Glad you found us. Hang in there. Stay in contact with the people here. I have found meetings to be very helpful in making me feel like a member of the human race. It has been amazing to me how caring the people here on SR and in AA are.
People do care, we care
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