TYG2

Irresponsible responses when acute withdrawal is life threatening.

"Oh you can do it I had cramps or I was dizzy or what have you"

Where are the administrators?

For Christ sake people die.
Let's get a handle on this "hugs" ****.
We have a responsibility to first and foremost direct them to their Physician. NOT jog, vitamins, change of attitude. No one seems to get it. Withdrawal symptoms can be different for everyone. Seizures can occur day 1-11 workout warning. This is the most important part of beginning a new sober life. Let's NOT forget #1 Dr. APPOINTMENT. All the rest we offer is awesome. Tried and true. And still be put to use whilst awaiting that CRUCIAL DR. VISIT.

GET IT?

ChloeRose63

Wow. What brought that on?

Dee74

Hi Tyg

We spend a lot of time trying to make sure this site is safe...but you might not know that all the staff here are volunteers.

We can't be here 24/7. we rely on SR members to let us know of any problems.

If you think a post breaks our medical advice rule, or any other rule

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...ting-tips.html

you can report a post by hitting the red and white triangle on the offending post.



the ideal is to strike a balance whereby everyone can share their experience of what they did, without giving out advice that might be dangerous.

Dee
Moderator
SR

ChloeRose63

, Dee.
You handled that very well. I was stumped so I figured I would leave it up to higher authority to respond.

Dustitoffman

Got it

TYG I suggest first visiting the GP

Flinders39

The administrators can only do so much in a virtual space. Ultimately, it is up to the individual person to seek medical help. This site is for support, NOT physical care.
It would behoove you to focus on YOUR sobriety/ care and not slam people (administrators) who volunteer their time to make this such a wonderful place.

D122y

Tyg,

That is why I love sr.

Quick, meaningful, caring help.

Thanks.

TYG2

Behoove? I'm just saying is it to too much to ask the newcomers going it alone to #1. See Dr. THEN go ahead with our experience, advice, encouragement.

TYG2

Reading posts. It's rampant. Try it. You'll get my point.

August252015

I find that when I rail against something or someone, the AA advice "if I am not the problem, there is no solution" rings true.

If this site doesn't work for me, I won't use it. It's not my job to lambast anyone else on here - especially in the newcomers forum, which is a safe place - and I know first hand that anger does ME no good.

Behoove is a perfect word for describing what I personally need to do in terms of keeping in my lane.

Just my $0.02 from my ESH.

For the record - I am one of those who detoxed solo and when I describe it, I always caveat my experience, which I would not trade for anything or go back and do differently, with the fact that it may not be everyone's best choice and a DR is always a good idea if in any question, sufficient (for that person) suffering, etc. I observe many - most- of us on here doing the same. In fact, I often observe that I am in the minority in strongly affirming the risk I took of an uncertain future- physical and otherwise- over a certain death by drinking by doing it "myself."

Finally, while others are there for support and relate- ability, both in my RL and on SR - it's ultimately up to me how I "do" my recovery. Period.

So that's $0.02 plus.

Nonsensical

I find that recommendations are best laid on the table as a gift.

The Club of Truth smacked to the head isn't always well-received.

Best of Luck on Your Journey.

TYG2

Oh aren't you so special

Dee74

There are times I can't win Tyg.

If I tell people to go see their Dr I got told 'all I ever do' is tell people to go see their Dr.

If I leave that out (knowing that others will surely say it) I called out on that as well.


I'm sorry you're struggling

My sincere advice is to drink some water, go to bed, and wake up tomorrow and think about what happens from there. Don't buy any more beer.

Sniping at people here is just going to make it harder for you to come back tomorrow and no one wants it to be hard for you.

Aaaand...if you think you need to see a Dr, by all means please do so.

D

2muchpain

One of the most common answers to anyone new here is to seek medical help, so I'm not sure what you are talking about. I've never seen anybody here take withdrawals lightly. But there are many things that a newcomer can do to help if they are going through tough times. Getting medical help is always #1, but offering advise on other things a person can do to help themselves along with it makes sense to me. After all, getting through withdrawals, etc., is just as much mental as it is physical. A doctor can only do so much. Take care. John

2muchpain

Sounds like you're in a bad place right now. Sorry you are going through that. Been there myself many times. Hope you feel better soon. John

silentrun

That's what I've noticed too an my 5 years here. People are always told to see a doctor both by the members and especially the mods.

FreeOwl

I see people reminding people of the dangers and suggesting they go to a doctor here all the time. Especially in withdrawal related threads.

Tyg - you might consider seeing a doctor.

Flinders39

Yes, behoove.
As in it would behoove you to take care of yourself right now instead of picking fights. Sleep it off, drink some water, go to a meeting etc... - if those options don’t help, see a doctor.

Dee74

I don't want this thread to become a back and forth between Tyg and the rest of the community.

I Hope I and others here have addressed your concerns Tyg.

Thread closed.

Dee
Moderator
SR