Yeah...I know..
Yeah...I know..
I've been drinking every day.....for a month or so. Now I have to stop. No option really. I'm having surgery on my spine in 2 weeks and I'd rather not have a seizure at a delicate moment.. yeah...pretty depressed right now
Are you willing to ask your medical team for medical assistance? I would be 100% honest about your drinking BEFORE you get to that surgery.
An at-home medically assisted detox may be an option for you. I would make an appointment today and lay it all out. It's inexpensive, doesn't take long and that fear of a seizure would be alleviated.
I'd say quitting drinking is the 180 degree opposite of depressing! You'll will be so glad you did it.
An at-home medically assisted detox may be an option for you. I would make an appointment today and lay it all out. It's inexpensive, doesn't take long and that fear of a seizure would be alleviated.
I'd say quitting drinking is the 180 degree opposite of depressing! You'll will be so glad you did it.
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Try looking at it from a different perspective. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise that you are having surgery and are forced to stop drinking.
It’s messed up but some days I wished I would have a non-life threatening health issue that forced me to quit drinking because my mind wouldn’t let me do it by myself.
Best of luck on your surgery.
It’s messed up but some days I wished I would have a non-life threatening health issue that forced me to quit drinking because my mind wouldn’t let me do it by myself.
Best of luck on your surgery.
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Are you willing to ask your medical team for medical assistance? I would be 100% honest about your drinking BEFORE you get to that surgery.
An at-home medically assisted detox may be an option for you. I would make an appointment today and lay it all out. It's inexpensive, doesn't take long and that fear of a seizure would be alleviated.
An at-home medically assisted detox may be an option for you. I would make an appointment today and lay it all out. It's inexpensive, doesn't take long and that fear of a seizure would be alleviated.
Hi, yes Zevin, I have had seizures before. They're very frightening. Either it's because I quit drinking...or I drank too much. I've been quite careful and haven't had any for 4 years now. My GP did note I have a seizure disorder in my pre-admittance paperwork.
I'm kinda hesitant to draw more attention to it though. I don't want it delayed any longer or catch hell from WCB, this surgery is for a work injury. That's part of the depressing part too...a big part of my life was my job. I've been off since July. It's not been a case of hitting the bottle hard, I generally don't get that drunk anymore, but I can't seem to stop completely.
And I absolutely know how much better I feel when I've been sober for a time. I have cut down over the last week and I will be out of the woods soon...
Thanx everyone 😟
I'm kinda hesitant to draw more attention to it though. I don't want it delayed any longer or catch hell from WCB, this surgery is for a work injury. That's part of the depressing part too...a big part of my life was my job. I've been off since July. It's not been a case of hitting the bottle hard, I generally don't get that drunk anymore, but I can't seem to stop completely.
And I absolutely know how much better I feel when I've been sober for a time. I have cut down over the last week and I will be out of the woods soon...
Thanx everyone 😟
I'm so glad you're quitting. You never have to return to that miserable place.
I thought drinking comforted me during bad times, but it just masked my emotions & made my anxiety worse.
But as you said, "Yeah, I know." We are with you, Patterson.
I thought drinking comforted me during bad times, but it just masked my emotions & made my anxiety worse.
But as you said, "Yeah, I know." We are with you, Patterson.
Omg....the anxiety, I just recently realized how bad it has gotten. The afraid to leave the house or answer the phone type of anxiety.
I've felt this way before, it only got better when I quit drinking...I had a good 8 months that time I actually felt really good, then I blew it...
I've felt this way before, it only got better when I quit drinking...I had a good 8 months that time I actually felt really good, then I blew it...
Omg....the anxiety, I just recently realized how bad it has gotten. The afraid to leave the house or answer the phone type of anxiety.
I've felt this way before, it only got better when I quit drinking...I had a good 8 months that time I actually felt really good, then I blew it...
I've felt this way before, it only got better when I quit drinking...I had a good 8 months that time I actually felt really good, then I blew it...
It really is a terrible existence. It is much easier to deal with life alcohol free. The urges , cravings, and the thoughts of drinking are tough. I know if I am honest with myself I can get through them.
I am always sooooo grateful after the feeling passes that I did not drink.
I wish you the best. You deserve to get back on track and feel good.
We only have today. Going forward right now you can feel really good again. I have been sober for 64 days. It was tough the first week and I said why bother many times before hand. Why bother I've relapsed so many times. I need to bother because this is my life! I need to live without poisoning my mind and body.
It really is a terrible existence. It is much easier to deal with life alcohol free. The urges , cravings, and the thoughts of drinking are tough. I know if I am honest with myself I can get through them.
I am always sooooo grateful after the feeling passes that I did not drink.
I wish you the best. You deserve to get back on track and feel good.
It really is a terrible existence. It is much easier to deal with life alcohol free. The urges , cravings, and the thoughts of drinking are tough. I know if I am honest with myself I can get through them.
I am always sooooo grateful after the feeling passes that I did not drink.
I wish you the best. You deserve to get back on track and feel good.
That's a big problem for me, the repeated relapses..why bother.
It is a really horrible existence though, there's so many things I would like to do. When I'm sober I get energy to do it. Then I'll drink, fall back into the routine, get depressed and give up.
Thank you for reminding me There is a good life on the other side..
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I certainly hope you can get sobered up before the surgery. I must say though, one of my first thoughts is that if you come through this surgery successfully you will likely be on opiate painkillers for a short period, and alcohol and opioids kill people. Keep that in mind.
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