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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Melber,
if you start to feel really bad, get to the ER. Alcohol detox can be very tricky. you mind ask your doctor to call in a few meds until you can get in to him/her. and don't drink if you get meds.
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Love from Lenina
if you start to feel really bad, get to the ER. Alcohol detox can be very tricky. you mind ask your doctor to call in a few meds until you can get in to him/her. and don't drink if you get meds.
We are here for you!
Love from Lenina
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 38
I'm a real alcoholic and I work in the emergency services field. I just wanted to share with you what I saw yesterday on my shift. A 49 year old man bled out through his rectum after being locked up in a motel room for days drinking. And a 40 year old male who had a seizure trying to detox on his own. I don't share this to scare you because alcoholics don't scare easily. We drink no matter what. Just want to shed light on what the consequences may be for you and me if we continue to drink. Please seek medical attention.
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Join Date: May 2012
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Originally Posted by AB1111 
I'm a real alcoholic and I work in the emergency services field. I just wanted to share with you what I saw yesterday on my shift. A 49 year old man bled out through his rectum after being locked up in a motel room for days drinking. And a 40 year old male who had a seizure trying to detox on his own. I don't share this to scare you because alcoholics don't scare easily. We drink no matter what. Just want to shed light on what the consequences may be for you and me if we continue to drink. Please seek medical attention.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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That is so great that you are going to the doctor, sorry you have to wait so long, but at least you are going.
You probably shouldn't go cold turkey till then, but maybe call and ask the doc or nurse about that. Or head to the ER if you have withdrawal symptoms.
And...Please do not stop posting. We are here for you, and posting and reading are going to help you. Trust me, SR has helped me more then I ever would have thought possible. You are amongst friends who understand and care about you. You are not alone in this.
You probably shouldn't go cold turkey till then, but maybe call and ask the doc or nurse about that. Or head to the ER if you have withdrawal symptoms.
And...Please do not stop posting. We are here for you, and posting and reading are going to help you. Trust me, SR has helped me more then I ever would have thought possible. You are amongst friends who understand and care about you. You are not alone in this.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sussex, England
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Hi melber
I'm not sure where you live (country) but there must be somewhere you can go to help you through detox. From the amount you say you were drinking, you are going to need some help I think. Any helplines you can call?
I'm not sure where you live (country) but there must be somewhere you can go to help you through detox. From the amount you say you were drinking, you are going to need some help I think. Any helplines you can call?
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 2,661
so sad to lose another life to alcohol and addiction. this is what we face, friends. this is what we are fighting against. this is why we are here. without the support we get here and from other places we could be that 49 year old. i am so grateful for SR and i am so thankful that each an every one of you are here. stay sober, everyone and remember that you are loved and needed.
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Trudging the Road to Happy Destiny!
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Yes indeed, I have 3 funerals to attend this week. Two long timers and a 32 year old, that went back out and starting drinking again just to overdose on heroin.
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Start now, we only have today.
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Nebraska
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It helps to stay busy, but I think a positive outlook is crucial. I go against the "one day at a time" school of thought...instead, I think how happy that I am to finally be free from something that has been holding me back for 10 years.
I suffer from chronic insomnia, so it helps that my doctor has me on a pretty strict schedule, but here's a normal day for me:
Wake up at 6am and get ready for work, work from 7am-5pm, come home and go for a 3-6 mile run, which takes up a good part of my evening. By the time I'm showered, cleaned up, etc, it's about 7 or 8pm (or sometimes later). I'll eat a late dinner, and then either do laundry, run errands, watch tv, read, etc. And like I mentioned, with having insomnia my doctor wants me in bed at 11:30. That only leaves a possibility of 2 hours of "getting in trouble." But after working out, alcohol is the last thing on my mind. Gatorade or water sounds so much more refreshing. Also, after you get a week or two under your belt you'll appreciate how awesome you feel waking up in the mornings. Being on top of your game is a great feeling.
Best of luck my friend. We're all here to listen and support.
I suffer from chronic insomnia, so it helps that my doctor has me on a pretty strict schedule, but here's a normal day for me:
Wake up at 6am and get ready for work, work from 7am-5pm, come home and go for a 3-6 mile run, which takes up a good part of my evening. By the time I'm showered, cleaned up, etc, it's about 7 or 8pm (or sometimes later). I'll eat a late dinner, and then either do laundry, run errands, watch tv, read, etc. And like I mentioned, with having insomnia my doctor wants me in bed at 11:30. That only leaves a possibility of 2 hours of "getting in trouble." But after working out, alcohol is the last thing on my mind. Gatorade or water sounds so much more refreshing. Also, after you get a week or two under your belt you'll appreciate how awesome you feel waking up in the mornings. Being on top of your game is a great feeling.
Best of luck my friend. We're all here to listen and support.
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Florida US
Posts: 296
Is it tomorrow that you are seing your doctor or next Thursday? I hope it's tomorrow. Let us know how it goes. It gets a lot easier after the first couple of weeks, it really does. I have 3 months now and days go by without a thought of drinking. I never thought I could reach this stage. You can too. Get as much medical help as you need. I hope you consider inpatient treatment if available. Best wishes to you on this journey.
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Join Date: May 2012
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Originally Posted by Pondlady
Perhaps you could check with your dr. each day for a canceled appointment that would get you in sooner??? Frustrating to be sure, to be ready and then.......have to wait
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Join Date: May 2012
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Originally Posted by Taws
It helps to stay busy, but I think a positive outlook is crucial. I go against the "one day at a time" school of thought...instead, I think how happy that I am to finally be free from something that has been holding me back for 10 years.
I suffer from chronic insomnia, so it helps that my doctor has me on a pretty strict schedule, but here's a normal day for me:
Wake up at 6am and get ready for work, work from 7am-5pm, come home and go for a 3-6 mile run, which takes up a good part of my evening. By the time I'm showered, cleaned up, etc, it's about 7 or 8pm (or sometimes later). I'll eat a late dinner, and then either do laundry, run errands, watch tv, read, etc. And like I mentioned, with having insomnia my doctor wants me in bed at 11:30. That only leaves a possibility of 2 hours of "getting in trouble." But after working out, alcohol is the last thing on my mind. Gatorade or water sounds so much more refreshing. Also, after you get a week or two under your belt you'll appreciate how awesome you feel waking up in the mornings. Being on top of your game is a great feeling.
Best of luck my friend. We're all here to listen and support.
I suffer from chronic insomnia, so it helps that my doctor has me on a pretty strict schedule, but here's a normal day for me:
Wake up at 6am and get ready for work, work from 7am-5pm, come home and go for a 3-6 mile run, which takes up a good part of my evening. By the time I'm showered, cleaned up, etc, it's about 7 or 8pm (or sometimes later). I'll eat a late dinner, and then either do laundry, run errands, watch tv, read, etc. And like I mentioned, with having insomnia my doctor wants me in bed at 11:30. That only leaves a possibility of 2 hours of "getting in trouble." But after working out, alcohol is the last thing on my mind. Gatorade or water sounds so much more refreshing. Also, after you get a week or two under your belt you'll appreciate how awesome you feel waking up in the mornings. Being on top of your game is a great feeling.
Best of luck my friend. We're all here to listen and support.
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So glad your doctor is going to see you today. It takes a lot of courage to admit we have a problem and ask for help. I'm sure your doctor will be proud of you for making this step.
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Stay close to the forum - we're here for you.
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Join Date: May 2012
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Ok, well Im back. Not as bad as I thought. Actually a great relief. Got some meds to ease me through the first few days. Got a plan too. Going to do 90 in 90. Im going to really give AA a shot. And keep posting here too, of corse!!!!
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