Class of July 2013 Part 26
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Leshar, I hope your fog clears. You are such an inspiration to me to stay sober. No. Matter. What.
Croissant, amazing post! Wow. Such breathtaking honesty and advice.
Snoozy, I hope the first thing you do when you wake up is come here to your home thread.
I know you don't know me very well. I'm just some random chick in America. Your success and now your struggle have touched my heart though. If you can listen right now, please hear me out.
The time for sugar coating is way beyond past. Now we have moved on to life or death. You need a plan, which is really hard to grasp at the moment, I get that.
Here's a plan: call an ambulance. I'm not kidding, let's get this show on the road. Go to casualty, make them get you a bed in a real rehab. Not some fluffy detox. Rehab. Get emergency services involved and you will have results now.
Can your liver and brain wait until the dry out facility next week? Will a bed and some meds for a few days really help you?
I think it's time, sweetie. No need to plan, just do.
Croissant, amazing post! Wow. Such breathtaking honesty and advice.
Snoozy, I hope the first thing you do when you wake up is come here to your home thread.
I know you don't know me very well. I'm just some random chick in America. Your success and now your struggle have touched my heart though. If you can listen right now, please hear me out.
The time for sugar coating is way beyond past. Now we have moved on to life or death. You need a plan, which is really hard to grasp at the moment, I get that.
Here's a plan: call an ambulance. I'm not kidding, let's get this show on the road. Go to casualty, make them get you a bed in a real rehab. Not some fluffy detox. Rehab. Get emergency services involved and you will have results now.
Can your liver and brain wait until the dry out facility next week? Will a bed and some meds for a few days really help you?
I think it's time, sweetie. No need to plan, just do.
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I spoke to someone, and found a number for you to call Snooz.
08 8130 4700
This is the number for the drug and alcohol unit of The Adelaide Clinic.
With the long waiting periods at this time of year, this is perhaps your best chance to get some help now. This service has access to all pubic sectors, and may be able to reach out for you.
Please call.
08 8130 4700
This is the number for the drug and alcohol unit of The Adelaide Clinic.
With the long waiting periods at this time of year, this is perhaps your best chance to get some help now. This service has access to all pubic sectors, and may be able to reach out for you.
Please call.
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Originally Posted by Leshar 
Hello all,
Snoozy, there's been some wonderful advice and honesty here. I don't have much to add except that for me, sobriety has become about acceptance and responsibility, both to myself and others. I don't drink. You know I continue to struggle with depression, but no matter how much things suck, I don't drink.
I don't know what else to say. It's very hard, there's no doubt.
I'm worried too, for Ladybug, she hasn't posted in a bit. It would seem that she is trying to manage on her own devices, and in my opinion, at some point, it's just not enough, even with SR and the best of intentions. I want the best for all of us.
I'm not in a good place, very flat, physically exhausted, dizzy a lot, not really enjoying much of anything, but I know even if this is as good as it ever gets, I'm in a better place being sober. It's the responsible thing to do.
Croissant, I hope you're feeling better at this point. Thank you for your honesty.
I see my psychiatrist today and I dread the long, tiresome drive. I felt like cancelling, but that is avoiding responsibility I know.
Snoozy, there's been some wonderful advice and honesty here. I don't have much to add except that for me, sobriety has become about acceptance and responsibility, both to myself and others. I don't drink. You know I continue to struggle with depression, but no matter how much things suck, I don't drink.
I don't know what else to say. It's very hard, there's no doubt.
I'm worried too, for Ladybug, she hasn't posted in a bit. It would seem that she is trying to manage on her own devices, and in my opinion, at some point, it's just not enough, even with SR and the best of intentions. I want the best for all of us.
I'm not in a good place, very flat, physically exhausted, dizzy a lot, not really enjoying much of anything, but I know even if this is as good as it ever gets, I'm in a better place being sober. It's the responsible thing to do.
Croissant, I hope you're feeling better at this point. Thank you for your honesty.
I see my psychiatrist today and I dread the long, tiresome drive. I felt like cancelling, but that is avoiding responsibility I know.
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Originally Posted by Leshar
Hello all,
Snoozy, there's been some wonderful advice and honesty here. I don't have much to add except that for me, sobriety has become about acceptance and responsibility, both to myself and others. I don't drink. You know I continue to struggle with depression, but no matter how much things suck, I don't drink.
I don't know what else to say. It's very hard, there's no doubt.
I'm worried too, for Ladybug, she hasn't posted in a bit. It would seem that she is trying to manage on her own devices, and in my opinion, at some point, it's just not enough, even with SR and the best of intentions. I want the best for all of us.
I'm not in a good place, very flat, physically exhausted, dizzy a lot, not really enjoying much of anything, but I know even if this is as good as it ever gets, I'm in a better place being sober. It's the responsible thing to do.
Croissant, I hope you're feeling better at this point. Thank you for your honesty.
I see my psychiatrist today and I dread the long, tiresome drive. I felt like cancelling, but that is avoiding responsibility I know.
Snoozy, there's been some wonderful advice and honesty here. I don't have much to add except that for me, sobriety has become about acceptance and responsibility, both to myself and others. I don't drink. You know I continue to struggle with depression, but no matter how much things suck, I don't drink.
I don't know what else to say. It's very hard, there's no doubt.
I'm worried too, for Ladybug, she hasn't posted in a bit. It would seem that she is trying to manage on her own devices, and in my opinion, at some point, it's just not enough, even with SR and the best of intentions. I want the best for all of us.
I'm not in a good place, very flat, physically exhausted, dizzy a lot, not really enjoying much of anything, but I know even if this is as good as it ever gets, I'm in a better place being sober. It's the responsible thing to do.
Croissant, I hope you're feeling better at this point. Thank you for your honesty.
I see my psychiatrist today and I dread the long, tiresome drive. I felt like cancelling, but that is avoiding responsibility I know.
I really hope the appt with your psychiatrist went well love.
EDIT: Hmm...perhpas if I realised that Leigh already said that.
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Hope you found the appointment beneficial Leshar 
How are you doing out there ladybug?
Snooz - the main thing I'm reading in your posts now is despair fear and a little defeatism and self pity.
None of those things define the real you whom I know pretty well
It;s time to take back the reins Wendy - you can do this
D
How are you doing out there ladybug?
Snooz - the main thing I'm reading in your posts now is despair fear and a little defeatism and self pity.
None of those things define the real you whom I know pretty well
It;s time to take back the reins Wendy - you can do this
D
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Thankyou everyone.
I WILL NOT PICK UP TODAY .
I am feeling stronger. I'm going to do what they do the first day in detox
I know I CAN do this with all your love and support.
I WILL DO THIS , THE TIME HAS COME .
I love you all & thank you for being here xxx
I WILL NOT PICK UP TODAY .
I am feeling stronger. I'm going to do what they do the first day in detox
I know I CAN do this with all your love and support.
I WILL DO THIS , THE TIME HAS COME .
I love you all & thank you for being here xxx
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Wehav 
I am so very grateful for your advice on our thread and welcome it. Your words are poignant and knock me back to my senses to see how sick I am and how really life threatening this is.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I am NOT going to end up like darling Josie , I'm going to beat this , I promise ️xxx
I am so very grateful for your advice on our thread and welcome it. Your words are poignant and knock me back to my senses to see how sick I am and how really life threatening this is.I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I am NOT going to end up like darling Josie , I'm going to beat this , I promise ️xxx
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What do they do in the first day of detox Snooz?
I imagine that getting some fresh air is part of it...something to eat, a shower and a walk maybe? And you are such a prolific writer...maybe you could start a new journal.
I imagine that getting some fresh air is part of it...something to eat, a shower and a walk maybe? And you are such a prolific writer...maybe you could start a new journal.
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Originally Posted by Dee74
Hope you found the appointment beneficial Leshar
How are you doing out there ladybug?
Snooz - the main thing I'm reading in your posts now is despair fear and a little defeatism and self pity.
None of those things define the real you whom I know pretty well
It;s time to take back the reins Wendy - you can do this
D
How are you doing out there ladybug?
Snooz - the main thing I'm reading in your posts now is despair fear and a little defeatism and self pity.
None of those things define the real you whom I know pretty well
It;s time to take back the reins Wendy - you can do this
D
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Originally Posted by venuscat
What do they do in the first day of detox Snooz?
I imagine that getting some fresh air is part of it...something to eat, a shower and a walk maybe? And you are such a prolific writer...maybe you could start a new journal.
I imagine that getting some fresh air is part of it...something to eat, a shower and a walk maybe? And you are such a prolific writer...maybe you could start a new journal.
They give you meds to zonk you out , obviously I'm not going to say what the are , but I'll have half the dose. Stay in bed . Eat and basically leave us to our own devices in our own room . No mobile phones or technology allowed .
So you are right V, I'll write. I started doing the journal for Ryleigh but I got too emotional. But perhaps a different journal this time .
I really don't know if detox is the right thing to do at present. I just don't.
I will be ok after day 2 or 3. I know I can do that on my own.
Maybe I should just spend Xmas day with my parents & my 3 girls . What do you think ? Thoughts please
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snooz, I'm really glad you came back on here. That's a start.
I'm going to sound like a broken record dear, but rehab. Hiding in your room won't help you. Hiding at your parents house won't help you. No matter where you go, your addiction will follow.
The only answer is recovery. Honey when we get to this point, and I've seen my bottom too that's why I say we, our options are recover or give up. I don't think you want to give up.
Let people help you, snooz. People who do this for a living. you can stop if you get real help. If you embrace recovery, you won't just "not drink." You'll LIVE again. Better than before. Imagine not just going back to where you were Befor this relapse, but BETTER.
You can do it, but not from your bed.
I'm going to sound like a broken record dear, but rehab. Hiding in your room won't help you. Hiding at your parents house won't help you. No matter where you go, your addiction will follow.
The only answer is recovery. Honey when we get to this point, and I've seen my bottom too that's why I say we, our options are recover or give up. I don't think you want to give up.
Let people help you, snooz. People who do this for a living. you can stop if you get real help. If you embrace recovery, you won't just "not drink." You'll LIVE again. Better than before. Imagine not just going back to where you were Befor this relapse, but BETTER.
You can do it, but not from your bed.
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"...then they can call ADIS on 1300 131 340 and they will discuss options for the public sector. They do the same treatment as we do and the waiting times are similar."
This is from the PM I sent you Snooz...I know you may have to wait, but calling right now is what I would do.
Sorry if I'm being pushy.
This is from the PM I sent you Snooz...I know you may have to wait, but calling right now is what I would do.
Sorry if I'm being pushy.
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I think you already know most of this groups thoughts.
I understand why you're backing off on it - it's scary...I also know you don't want to be away from family at Xmas....but honestly Wendy - I think you need to make some distinct and definite changes and I don't believe putting them off is doing you any favours.
If you put off rehab, don't really know what a plan is, or how to start one, don't want to do AA again and are in a habit of drinking most days now...how are you going stop without making any changes?
Xmas is a testing time for a lot of us - so many reasons to drink - celebrating, fear, anger, despair...I was with my family many Christmasses but never truly present.
You can start the groundwork this year for the best Xmas ever in 2016
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I understand why you're backing off on it - it's scary...I also know you don't want to be away from family at Xmas....but honestly Wendy - I think you need to make some distinct and definite changes and I don't believe putting them off is doing you any favours.
If you put off rehab, don't really know what a plan is, or how to start one, don't want to do AA again and are in a habit of drinking most days now...how are you going stop without making any changes?
Xmas is a testing time for a lot of us - so many reasons to drink - celebrating, fear, anger, despair...I was with my family many Christmasses but never truly present.
You can start the groundwork this year for the best Xmas ever in 2016
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