Need Advice Soon
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Need Advice Soon
Hello,
I need advice on whether to check into the hospital or not. I am a binge drinker and I have been drunk probably 13 of the last 14 days with maybe only a couple of dry days prior. I have had 4 beers in the last 15 hours and I had to chug 3 of those before coming to work because I was shaking and my heart was pounding very hard. I typically detox myself but I don't think it's been this bad before. I've been reading the various opinions on detoxing medically and I guess I am not sure on what do to. I've also just gone through a terrible break up and have had suicidal thoughts.
I need advice on whether to check into the hospital or not. I am a binge drinker and I have been drunk probably 13 of the last 14 days with maybe only a couple of dry days prior. I have had 4 beers in the last 15 hours and I had to chug 3 of those before coming to work because I was shaking and my heart was pounding very hard. I typically detox myself but I don't think it's been this bad before. I've been reading the various opinions on detoxing medically and I guess I am not sure on what do to. I've also just gone through a terrible break up and have had suicidal thoughts.
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Yes, get to a Doctor and find a detox, having done that make a plan about what you are going to do when you leave teh detox.
Welcome to SR and keep posting.
Kevin
Welcome to SR and keep posting.
Kevin
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Well I went to the hospital did receive some good news, despite being a heavy binge drinker for 13 or maybe 14 years I am physically healthy and I didn't require a hospital stay for withdrawals. I was certainly dehydrated and experiencing an enormous amount of anxiety and depression but I wasn't in any immediate danger. Doctor sent me home and advised lots of liquids and prescribed some Ativan for a few days to get me by. I also have a meeting scheduled this week to enter an intensive outpatient program that deals with dual diagnosis (anxiety/depression as well as alcohol problem). I am a bit nervous because I know I will have to change the way I think about things including myself but the alternative is worse. I believe I was in denial for a very long time but I can just look back at all of the lost jobs, missed opportunities, time spent in jail because of DUI's, time spent in hospitals or mental facilities, hurt and worried family members, and of course destroyed personal relationships. Pride is stil trying to tell me I can make without help but I tell pride to go jump in that lake of destruction that drinking and not dealing with my other issues has caused. Thanks for the posts all, I really appreciate and it makes me realize that I am not alone.
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Welcome, that's all great news. Good luck with the outpatient program, and good luck facing your demons.
I guess, like yourself, I just had to accept that I couldn't do this on my own, and needed help. I applaud your courage in standing up and saying the same thing - it's not easy, but it makes things much easier.
Keep us posted on how it's all going,
ndz
I guess, like yourself, I just had to accept that I couldn't do this on my own, and needed help. I applaud your courage in standing up and saying the same thing - it's not easy, but it makes things much easier.
Keep us posted on how it's all going,
ndz
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