Rcg2504

Called 911 this morning, ambulance came and here I am laying in a hospital bed. The panic was so bad, all due to drinking last night. Even though I swore to myself I wouldn’t stop and buy any alcohol.
So I guess this is my new Day 1: in the hospital. Can’t continue like this. Very scared of what could happen next. Alcohol has already taken my family, my body, possibly my job. I’m tired of myself.

julietUK

Hi Rcg. You are in the right place. Be honest with them and see what help is available. Day one is a good place. Better than another day drinking. Keep checking in here, reading posts and posting yourself. It can and will get better than this.

SoberLeigh

Glad that you made that call, Rcg; the medical staff will surely be able to help!

Please keep us posted!

Delilah1

Making that call was the first step toward your new life. Have them help you find options for rehab or meetings in your area so you have a plan for when you are feeling better physically. Also, have them help you with the anxiety, you can see a doctor to offer lots of different f ways to help manage it.

You can do this!!!

Anna

Panic attacks are horrible, and stopping drinking will make a huge difference in your life. I'm glad you went to the hospital.

Delizadee

That was a smart call to make. I hope you start feeling better soon. This can be your last day 1 if you choose.
Alcohol and anxiety are not good friends. Hang in there.

Hevyn

Here's where the nightmare can end, Rcg. You can rise above this low point and have a wonderful new life. We're with you.

time2shineagain

Hope you're doing OK Rcg.

JayTee33

Take care Rcg. As others have said the doctors will be so helpful in getting you on a good path towards recovery. When you're out of the hospital the SR community will be here for support!

WeaverBird

I'm glad you're safe in hospital. I was tired of myself by the end of my drinking too. I know exactly what you mean. Now a whole new path to a bright future can open up for you.
Grab it with both hands and yell FREEDOM

Komplex

Glad you made that call RCG! Take care!

2muchpain

Great that you called 911. Sounds like you were in really bad shape. I hope you see this situation as a wake up call to start a new life. Make that 911 call your last one. John

Forward12

Once you get through the detox, ask them to transfer you to an inpatient rehab center (it may even be right there at the hospital) I'm sure you don't want to go through this ever again (or even worse)

chowchow

I am also glad you called 911. The hospital is probably the best place for you to be and they can guide you to continued help. I hope you keep us updated if you can. We're all pulling for you.

As someone with sometimes debilitating and extreme anxiety I can say that drinking didn't help one bit. Maybe for a few hours but then the terror would come back with a vengeance. As you know, it is no way to live. I am thinking of you.

Dee74

glad you're safe and being looked after RCG

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thomas11

LIke others, I agree you made a wise decision to make that call. I'm sorry you are in the hospital but now would be a great time to make your commitment to sobriety 100%.

Sophie11

Ugh, the booze blues are the WORST and the anxiety is crippling. I’m so very glad you are safe. And I know exactly what you mean about being tired of yourself. You’re not alone in your feelings, nor in your road on recovery which you’ve just started today (even if it’s an ‘again’ today- never give up giving up). Be proud of yourself for calling and for determining to get sober. You can do this. It sounds like you’re at a real low but in that case: the only way is up. Sending strength and sympathy.

Rcg2504

Needless to say, yesterday was terrible. Today isnt much better. Fear and worrying on every thought. Feel so isolated. I keep asking why and how things got this bad. It’s tough.

Komplex

Things can start to get better for you now. I’m glad you’re safe!

SoberLeigh

Really good to hear from you.

Hang in, Rcg; things are going to get better, much better.