I called AA, no help
Thriving sober since 12/18/08
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 3,115
I'm proud of you to make a decision to get help. I want the old Least back, I know she's still there, there's just some other stuff that needs to be handled a little bit first. I'll be thinking really good thoughts of you, and we'll all be here with big hugs when you get back!!
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 263
My God, Least - I can't believe this, I've been so wrapped up in myself I've missed how desperate you are yourself. I'm so, so sorry. Meds have complicated things for me too, and this has been raised by AA members that I've spoken to, so I know that there are things that AA just can't get involved with. But they will help you in every way they can... you just need the medical help too.
Oh, Least... Get the help. My love and thoughts to you, and your mum, and please, please get well.
X.
Oh, Least... Get the help. My love and thoughts to you, and your mum, and please, please get well.
X.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Western N.Y.
Posts: 595
You couldn't have made a better choice to help yourself by asking for help. You were
facing more then just putting the drink down, considering you are also going through, depression which makes the effort of getting sober so much harder. May your Higher Power grant you the courage and strength, for whatever you need.
facing more then just putting the drink down, considering you are also going through, depression which makes the effort of getting sober so much harder. May your Higher Power grant you the courage and strength, for whatever you need.
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Glitzville
Posts: 334
((((((least))))))
I hope by the time you read everyone's support and good wishes here that you are experiencing some relief.
I'm thinking of you and hope that you're getting the help that you need.
Take good care.
Big hug,
:ghug3
Donna
I hope by the time you read everyone's support and good wishes here that you are experiencing some relief.
I'm thinking of you and hope that you're getting the help that you need.
Take good care.
Big hug,
:ghug3
Donna
bona fido dog-lover
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,781
I called the Akron area AA group hotline but they said they had no local phone numbers to give me from my town. So I called a place in town to ask for a twelve step call for them to go with me to the ER, but no one could do it. So my mom took me there. They gave me ativan in an IV and a small scrip to get me thru the next three days. Still a bit shaky but calming down now. I was there almost four hours. Feel a bit groggy from the ativan but not so agitated as I was.
So I can detox at home under meds to calm me down and keep the agitation away. I feel better now that I know I can stay sober with the detox help of the meds to keep from getting the shakes so bad.
Thanks all for your love and concern!
So I can detox at home under meds to calm me down and keep the agitation away. I feel better now that I know I can stay sober with the detox help of the meds to keep from getting the shakes so bad.
Thanks all for your love and concern!
Attitude of Gratitude
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 2,305
I hope you are able to get the help that you need. If it isn't hard enough trying to make it through each day without drinking, when clinical depression and other issues are in the picture as well, it can seem as though there is no answer.
But I am living, breathing proof that there is hope and there is help out there, we just have to find the right type of help that we need. I know the desperation that you are feeling right now. I felt the same way when my Mom took me to the ER back in July of 2005. I was completely honest with the Dr.'s and told them everything and as a result, I got the right help and haven't picked up since.
You can do this. Just remember that we are all with you in spirit. You're a very important part of this huge, extended family and we love you dearly.
I was just getting ready to submit this when I say that you are home now. This can be the first day of your new life. Valentine's Day, what a wonderful day to be your Sobriety Date!
I'm going to send you an email right now.
Hugs & Prayers,
Judy
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 542
Dear Least...I am SO HAPPY you are safely back home and that you have the support and LOVE of your Mom to help and guide you thru this difficult and emotional period. I am also glad that you have some relief to help you cope with via the meds. BTW...It's nice to meet you as well Least! I am pretty new to SR but loving it SO MUCH! It is sad taht you didn't have a good experience by calling AA but good that you had your Mom who is probably the bestest support in the whole world. She must be a super awes lady! Kisses to her and hugs to you BOTH!!! Hope you get "WELL very soon" Least!
Love Pancake =^..^=
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