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Hi, this is my first time on this site. i would like support in my effort to stop drinking alcohol. I drink every day and take meds for high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety and cholesterol. Any support would be great.
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: South Shore MA
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Welcome to SR
You will find some good support here but you can find some great support and answers at AA meetings. Face to face, in person adds so much more to things.
When you stop the alcohol intake....
"and take meds for high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety and cholesterol"..
many of these needs will change to some degree.
Would be a good idea to stay in contact with your Dr over time as you may find that some of the meds may no longer be needed. Your Dr will know.
Again..welcome to SR
You will find some good support here but you can find some great support and answers at AA meetings. Face to face, in person adds so much more to things.
When you stop the alcohol intake....
"and take meds for high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety and cholesterol"..
many of these needs will change to some degree.
Would be a good idea to stay in contact with your Dr over time as you may find that some of the meds may no longer be needed. Your Dr will know.
Again..welcome to SR
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: my room in ct.
Posts: 58,110
welcome MR Dillon
support, ya got plenty of it...
theres a world of it!
and as you mentioned Mr D... the efforts your part!
wish i could sign it Miss Kitty...
Festus will have to do!
good wishes on your recovery journey!
support, ya got plenty of it...
theres a world of it!
and as you mentioned Mr D... the efforts your part!
wish i could sign it Miss Kitty...
Festus will have to do!
good wishes on your recovery journey!
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Fredericksburg, Va.
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Welcome to SR Marshal!!!! Tons of good folks here with many words of soberiety support. Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair.
BTW With all of your other medical conditions I would highly reccommend seeing your doctor and being TOTALLY HONEST about your drinking.
Withdrawal from alcohol can and does KILL people. If you have high blood already you really do need medical advice/supervision, withdrawals cause normal blood pressures to go through the roof, if you already have high blood pressure withdrawls could kill you.
Being honest with your doctor, that will be far less painful and embarassing then an obituary saying you died from alcohol withdrawals.
BTW With all of your other medical conditions I would highly reccommend seeing your doctor and being TOTALLY HONEST about your drinking.
Withdrawal from alcohol can and does KILL people. If you have high blood already you really do need medical advice/supervision, withdrawals cause normal blood pressures to go through the roof, if you already have high blood pressure withdrawls could kill you.
Being honest with your doctor, that will be far less painful and embarassing then an obituary saying you died from alcohol withdrawals.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
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Let me be Miss Kitty for a moment...
"Now...Matt! You jest gotta yap to the Doc"
Why?
This is from my files...I think it is from NIH
(United States National Institute of health)
If you plan to stop drinking all at once, you MUST have medical supervision for your detox if any of the following are true for you:
1. If you have a history of blood pressure that is higher than 140/90.
2. If you have used more than a six pack of beer daily, more than six 4 oz. glasses of wine or more than eight ounces (half a pint) of liquor per day for over a year.
3. If you have had prior withdrawal symptoms, such as depression or agitation.
4. If you have ever had seizures for any reason, and in particular if you have had alcohol DT's.
5. If you are using any other (either illegal or prescription) drugs in combination with the alcohol. This particularly includes benzodiazepines such as Valium, Librium or Xanex.
Withdrawal from significant or long standing alcohol use can be a serious process. Keep yourself safe as you make this change. You are taking a very important and brave step.
Withdrawal symptoms can include depression, insomnia, sweating, tremulousness, agitation, irritability, and brain "fog."
Bleeding, swings in blood pressure, convulsions, heart palpitations and hallucinations...means the ER.
Withdrawal usually starts 4-6 hours after the time you usually have your alcohol. If you drink every day at 6:00 PM, you will begin to experience discomfort that evening. If you have been a heavy drinker, your doctor may prescribe short term medication which will minimize the possibility of having seizures during detox.
Welcome to SR!
"Now...Matt! You jest gotta yap to the Doc"
Why?
This is from my files...I think it is from NIH
(United States National Institute of health)
If you plan to stop drinking all at once, you MUST have medical supervision for your detox if any of the following are true for you:
1. If you have a history of blood pressure that is higher than 140/90.
2. If you have used more than a six pack of beer daily, more than six 4 oz. glasses of wine or more than eight ounces (half a pint) of liquor per day for over a year.
3. If you have had prior withdrawal symptoms, such as depression or agitation.
4. If you have ever had seizures for any reason, and in particular if you have had alcohol DT's.
5. If you are using any other (either illegal or prescription) drugs in combination with the alcohol. This particularly includes benzodiazepines such as Valium, Librium or Xanex.
Withdrawal from significant or long standing alcohol use can be a serious process. Keep yourself safe as you make this change. You are taking a very important and brave step.
Withdrawal symptoms can include depression, insomnia, sweating, tremulousness, agitation, irritability, and brain "fog."
Bleeding, swings in blood pressure, convulsions, heart palpitations and hallucinations...means the ER.
Withdrawal usually starts 4-6 hours after the time you usually have your alcohol. If you drink every day at 6:00 PM, you will begin to experience discomfort that evening. If you have been a heavy drinker, your doctor may prescribe short term medication which will minimize the possibility of having seizures during detox.
Welcome to SR!
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Australia
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Welcome to SR, it's a good place - have a read, and get comfy. Let us know how you're going, and please ask any questions you might have.
Without a doubt, someone here will have gone through something very similar to yourself, so get comfy - like Tazman said, get a coffee and start reading!
All the best,
ndz
Without a doubt, someone here will have gone through something very similar to yourself, so get comfy - like Tazman said, get a coffee and start reading!
All the best,
ndz
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Spreading my wings
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Just wanted to add my hello and welcome Marshall 
As others have stated your have found a great place! SR is like having a second family! Keep posting we are here for you!
As others have stated your have found a great place! SR is like having a second family! Keep posting we are here for you!
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