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Hello, I'm new to this....I'm an alcoholic and ready to stop but I don't know how. I have high blood pressure and looking back....maybe it started with my drinking! I'm 30 yrs old, I'm scared!! I've tried to research "how to deal with withdrawals" but what the websites say, scares me! I need help, I'm afraid to tell my family but I'm tired of it! I don't know what to do!
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Hi Lisa - welcome 
The very best thing is to see your Dr - I know thats scary but it's the best option and it's way better than perhaps running into trouble yourself alone and without proper medical supervision.
There are a lot of free or low cost clinics around - if there's one in your local area you might get some medical advice there?
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The very best thing is to see your Dr - I know thats scary but it's the best option and it's way better than perhaps running into trouble yourself alone and without proper medical supervision.
There are a lot of free or low cost clinics around - if there's one in your local area you might get some medical advice there?
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Hi Lisa, I hope you'll heed Dee's advice and go and see your doctor. I was treated for high blood pressure from 37, I'm 58 now and my blood pressure medication is now a quarter of what it was. Last year I stopped drinking, my bp tumbled and now I'm in fabulous health. You can do it too, you really can.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Gatineau, QC, CA
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Welcome LisaMW!
I can relate to the blood pressure stress. Have the same. With the help of my doctor we are addressing this issue.
He could not help me much when I was drinking, now that I'm sober, everything is porrisble. So will you!!
I can relate to the blood pressure stress. Have the same. With the help of my doctor we are addressing this issue.
He could not help me much when I was drinking, now that I'm sober, everything is porrisble. So will you!!
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