5th of vodka every night for 6 months
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5th of vodka every night for 6 months
Pretty much every night I have been getting blacked out drunk. I drink an entire fifth of vodka some times...other times just shy of a fifth before i pass out. I start when I am done with work around 5 or 6pm and dont stop untill i pass out. I have tried to slow down and quit but I can not sleep. Tonight I am only having one glass and a benadryl to help me sleep, and I am hoping to stop drinking or slow down immensly...the hangover I had today was the worst I ever had experienced in my life and was a wakeup call...i was shaking, cold, of course vomiting in the morning. I tried to eat something around 5pm I had a little general tso's and then I took like 2 sips of my vodka that I poured a half hour later, and all a sudden I started puking 10 minutes later. I am weening myself off thats why I am having one glass and not cold turkey i dont know how my body will react...and I konw I have gone a night or two without drinking within this past 6 months and I have severe insomnia.
I dont really know why I drink so much, I live by myself and I really think its because I get lonely. So i bought a cat the other day for a little companionship...but its pretty boring lol.
I can get away with it because I work from home so the hangovers dont affect my work.
Where should I start I obviously am admitting to having a problem drinking this often and that much. It used to be just on the weekends but its every night now ***** got to stop before my liver fails. When I drink I go all in and dont stop until I pass out. Last night I fell into my coffee table somehow because I was so drunk!
I dont really know why I drink so much, I live by myself and I really think its because I get lonely. So i bought a cat the other day for a little companionship...but its pretty boring lol.
I can get away with it because I work from home so the hangovers dont affect my work.
Where should I start I obviously am admitting to having a problem drinking this often and that much. It used to be just on the weekends but its every night now ***** got to stop before my liver fails. When I drink I go all in and dont stop until I pass out. Last night I fell into my coffee table somehow because I was so drunk!
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Welcome to SR! It's a great place to get support.
Have you considered an inpatient detox? Detoxing at home alone can be very dangerous and we don't seem to have a good success rate.
Please see your doctor at the very least and get some medical support.
looking forward to getting to know you!
love from Lenina
Have you considered an inpatient detox? Detoxing at home alone can be very dangerous and we don't seem to have a good success rate.
Please see your doctor at the very least and get some medical support.
looking forward to getting to know you!
love from Lenina
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You're right to recognize that things can't go on as they have. Welcome to a great resource to help you get and stay sober. I echo the advice of others to seek medical help with detox.
Life is so much better without alcohol.
Life is so much better without alcohol.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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Welcome! I think you've made a brave and wise choice by coming here and posting. I'm just starting my 27th day sober.
I was never a daily drinker, so can't help you with withdrawal tips other than to say that seeing a doctor is probably a good idea. I was inching up toward a fifth of vodka on nights when I drank at home and like you, I have the ability to work from homes several days in a week and would often have a crippling hangover.
Please stick around with us.
I was never a daily drinker, so can't help you with withdrawal tips other than to say that seeing a doctor is probably a good idea. I was inching up toward a fifth of vodka on nights when I drank at home and like you, I have the ability to work from homes several days in a week and would often have a crippling hangover.
Please stick around with us.
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That was like reading my life story. I drank about 3/4 of a fifth of vodka every night for about five years. Sometimes I'd wake up to only some moisture at the bottom of the bottle. I didn't even know how to take a night off. Maybe one night every month only because I was too hungover.
I am happy to say that we can come back from that. I did. Once we reach the point where it takes the majority of a fifth to reach where we want to get we're reaching the end of the road. The Boise has to go. You can do this.
I am happy to say that we can come back from that. I did. Once we reach the point where it takes the majority of a fifth to reach where we want to get we're reaching the end of the road. The Boise has to go. You can do this.
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Join Date: May 2014
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You drink like I did. Your post helped me to remember. Thanks for that. When I quit I got fed up and faced it, but I went for medical help. I was surprised to find that there was very little if any negative judgement. Everyone wanted to help and were encouraging.
Get help. You can do it and your life will blossom.
Get help. You can do it and your life will blossom.
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Welcome to SR. Many of us used to drink home, alone. I did too, and also stuck with vodka. I had some nasty withdrawals, so be careful.
I'm glad you came here for support. Despite your self-deprecating and joking tone, you clearly are smart enough to know that something is "off" here and that your life can't continue like this. Good for you for recognizing that. You were absolutely right to come here. My recommendation would be to keep reading the forum, stick around, and post often. All the best and welcome.
I'm glad you came here for support. Despite your self-deprecating and joking tone, you clearly are smart enough to know that something is "off" here and that your life can't continue like this. Good for you for recognizing that. You were absolutely right to come here. My recommendation would be to keep reading the forum, stick around, and post often. All the best and welcome.
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Greetings, insearchofsober!
Wow, your post sounds like I could have written it, myself.
My nightly consumption gradually led into an all day affair.
As I got older, the brain said yes, but the body said no.
Congratulations to you for being wise enough to stop.
Trust me, it only gets worse, if you don't. Much worse.
As for the insomnia, give it time.
You didn't get to this point overnight.
Stick with it and soon you'll be experiencing
quality sleep and a better overall life.
Wow, your post sounds like I could have written it, myself.
My nightly consumption gradually led into an all day affair.
As I got older, the brain said yes, but the body said no.
Congratulations to you for being wise enough to stop.
Trust me, it only gets worse, if you don't. Much worse.
As for the insomnia, give it time.
You didn't get to this point overnight.
Stick with it and soon you'll be experiencing
quality sleep and a better overall life.
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Join Date: May 2013
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Welcome! And congrats on taking the first step towards sobriety. I also strongly suggest you see a doctor. You are drinking a dangerous amount.
Life can be joyous without alcohol. Once you feel better, you can reach out and relate to others better, and be less lonely. You can start with your cat, who will return your love and affection if you take the first step and are patient with her.
Life can be joyous without alcohol. Once you feel better, you can reach out and relate to others better, and be less lonely. You can start with your cat, who will return your love and affection if you take the first step and are patient with her.
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Hi Insearchof sober, do you have someone that can stay with you if you choose not to go to the doctor? There is no easy way to say this, detox can be rough. Its uncomfortable and can be dangerous. But once its breaks, you'll feel so free (at least I did), so free you may be tempted to drink again. Great job on knowing you should quit and I wish you the very best.
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