Day 1, please help me
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Day 1, please help me
I am an addict, and now an alcoholic. I am in a hopeless pit of depression. Coming off oxy, tramadol, on kratom, drank last few days to keep from going crazy. Been on some form if drug/ alcohol more than half the years I've been alive. Don't know how to live or even think. Please help me.
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Welcome to the family. 
A good place to start might be your doctor. Can you make an appt with them to talk about this? They might be able to help you get clean and sober.
There's also AA and NA. You can call the hotline in your phone book and ask them for help.
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A good place to start might be your doctor. Can you make an appt with them to talk about this? They might be able to help you get clean and sober.There's also AA and NA. You can call the hotline in your phone book and ask them for help.
New Jersey A.A. Meetings - Contact Information
http://www.nanj.org/
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Welcome to the Forum!! 
At some point we have to get off the addiction merry-go-round, we quit, feel awful and so pick something else up to deal with the withdrawals, it can be a never ending cycle, but we must somehow break it!!
Checking in with a Dr is definitely a way forward, they possibly may be able to give you something to get you through the initial period, it's gonna be tough but it'll be worth it!!
You'll find loads of support here on SR too!!
At some point we have to get off the addiction merry-go-round, we quit, feel awful and so pick something else up to deal with the withdrawals, it can be a never ending cycle, but we must somehow break it!!
Checking in with a Dr is definitely a way forward, they possibly may be able to give you something to get you through the initial period, it's gonna be tough but it'll be worth it!!
You'll find loads of support here on SR too!!
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Hopeless,
I agree - talk to a doctor or call a support group. You may really need a doctor, though, if you have been on drugs and booze for a long time. Your body may need help in addition to your mind.
Hope to hear back and hear that you are doing well.
Beth
I agree - talk to a doctor or call a support group. You may really need a doctor, though, if you have been on drugs and booze for a long time. Your body may need help in addition to your mind.
Hope to hear back and hear that you are doing well.
Beth
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Welcome to SR. Same as others. A doctor can really help alleviate the withdrawals as well as recommend some other relevant help like a therapist and such.
Don't despair, I understand it can be very scary. But I guarantee you that you will not regret making the leap of faith into a sober life. I also had spent half of my life drunk, was scared and needed help and support. But you are here and we have your back.
Stay strong, seek help and the chains of addiction will come of.
Don't despair, I understand it can be very scary. But I guarantee you that you will not regret making the leap of faith into a sober life. I also had spent half of my life drunk, was scared and needed help and support. But you are here and we have your back.
Stay strong, seek help and the chains of addiction will come of.
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Welcome helpless. We all understand. I was drinking 'round the clock when I came here. I found the courage to quit by talking things over with my new friends at SR. I hope you'll continue to post. You can get free.
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welcome helpless, I agree - see a doctor.
As for not knowing how to live, I think most here had that same problem. But first we have to rid ourselves of drugs and booze. Once that is accomplished, getting into real life can begin. It may take some time until you adjust, but getting clean is the most important step. Easing yourself into sober living follows.
As for not knowing how to live, I think most here had that same problem. But first we have to rid ourselves of drugs and booze. Once that is accomplished, getting into real life can begin. It may take some time until you adjust, but getting clean is the most important step. Easing yourself into sober living follows.
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