Need2stop27

I've been on a binge for the best part of three weeks now, I had a small break inbetween but it's getting out of control again. I'm due back at work tomorrow and I'm totally panicked by the thought of having to go without a drink for 12 hours. Not just that I don't really want to go back at all but feel I should because of how nice everyone's been about my situation so if I don't go back Instantly I let my fellow work mates down and myself. Any advice?

Soberwolf

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Time2Rise

My advice is stop drinking right now and get some sleep.

After work, recommit to sobriety; use the link soberwolf provided and come here for support. You know you will always find help here.

sleepie

Hi needstostop are you panicked because you will suffer withdrawals?
If so you may need to get a plan like soberwolf suggested, including medical care.

Need2stop27

I ended up in hospital just over a week ago because of withdrawls. I was shaking, sweating and had a migraine from hell. They put me on a few drips and gave me a diazapan. It got me sober for about a week but then I gave into temptation. I suffer with severe anxiety anyway sleepie but obviously alcohol makes that worse and it is possible I could suffer withdrawls

sleepie

Needstostop you are going to need a little extra help then, you know.
I have been there.
You can't go to work fella, you know what needs to be done, you have to take care.

sleepie

I have the anxiety big time too... I get it. But don't play around with your health?

teatreeoil007

Besides the Valium, what drips did they put you on? Just curious...

Need2stop27

Vitamins and fluids due to dehydration.

Need2stop27

I know what you are saying sleepie, it does make sense to me however I can't seem to put the bottle down.

cornpone

saline, lorazepam

Need2stop27

Saline is probably the proper name for the fluids yeah. I had only drank for just over 2 weeks at this point. Been prescibed thiamine too.

teatreeoil007

Thiamine is good...lorazepan (ativan) is helpful ... Valium? Heck if Valium can knock out siezures it sure as heck can calm a person down !! And help with shakes ... how long did they keep you in the hospital? Just curious...

teatreeoil007

I probably wouldn't let them give me saline...too much sodium...but it's good for severe dehydration i suppose ..

Need2stop27

I was only given the one diazapan and I was only there for a maximum of about 6 hours. I couldn't walk straight or think properly but that could be the tranquilizer.

teatreeoil007

Definitely ... hopefully you had an ESCORT out of the hosp. and ride home .. ?

Need2stop27

Yeah I did and remarkably I felt better after a good nights sleep. I probably drowned myself in water there after, drank green tea, ate garlic, lots of fruit and veg for a week. But unfortunately back at square one.

teatreeoil007

Hmmmm....aside from trying to eat right and drink lots of fluids, what else are you doing that is healthy? Do you have any hobbies?

What is your passion? (and you can't answer: alcohol, 'K?)

teatreeoil007

I will add that a good night's sleep is just what the Dr. ordered ... amazing restorative factors !!

Need2stop27

I used to up until three weeks ago be a gym freak. I have interests in psychology, reading, gaming.