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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Hi,
My name is Gaz, 38 years old & I've just admitted to myself that I'm an alcoholic! I think the whole World knew that - only I was in denial! I usually drink 2, sometimes 3 bottles of wine a day other days I drink more. My shakes have become uncontrolable at times & its starting to affect my job! I've read somewhere on the internet that its dangerous to suddenly stop drinking over night and that I should detox under the supervision of a healthcare worker.
I'm not sure where I go from here, any advice would be gladly received.
Thank you for reading.
G
My name is Gaz, 38 years old & I've just admitted to myself that I'm an alcoholic! I think the whole World knew that - only I was in denial! I usually drink 2, sometimes 3 bottles of wine a day other days I drink more. My shakes have become uncontrolable at times & its starting to affect my job! I've read somewhere on the internet that its dangerous to suddenly stop drinking over night and that I should detox under the supervision of a healthcare worker.
I'm not sure where I go from here, any advice would be gladly received.
Thank you for reading.
G
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: South East UK
Posts: 1,513
Well congratulations for finding the forums GPR. We are not supposed to ask for or recieve medical advice on this forum however I suggest that you go to a doctor and discuss your concerns with them as they will be able to supply you with the best course of action and any drugs you may need for your detox.
Seeing your doctor for a safe detox is best.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,454
Welcome Gaz 
You've broken no rules
Like others have said it's the responsible thing to do to see a Dr, especially if you've drunk heavily and/or regularly.
I'm not in the UK but here are some UK links & numbers that may be useful:
The National Alcohol Helpline-UK - Tel: 0800 917 8282
Offers help to callers worried about their own drinking; support to the family and friends of people who are drinking; advice to callers on where to go for help.
UK National AA Helpline
08457 697 555
SMART Recovery - SMART Recovery UK
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Addaction | Drugs & Alcohol Addiction and Recovery: Support - Help - Advice - Treatment
Alcohol services | Alcohol Concern
and some NHS links
Find more health services - Alcohol addiction support - NHS Choices
It's good to have you join us - you'll find a lot of support here
D
You've broken no rules
Like others have said it's the responsible thing to do to see a Dr, especially if you've drunk heavily and/or regularly.
I'm not in the UK but here are some UK links & numbers that may be useful:
The National Alcohol Helpline-UK - Tel: 0800 917 8282
Offers help to callers worried about their own drinking; support to the family and friends of people who are drinking; advice to callers on where to go for help.
UK National AA Helpline
08457 697 555
SMART Recovery - SMART Recovery UK
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Addaction | Drugs & Alcohol Addiction and Recovery: Support - Help - Advice - Treatment
Alcohol services | Alcohol Concern
and some NHS links
Find more health services - Alcohol addiction support - NHS Choices
It's good to have you join us - you'll find a lot of support here
D
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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Welcome to the family, Gaz. I hope you'll be comforted by joining the way I was. I never felt alone once I opened up and told my story.
I wish I'd admitted I was an alcoholic in my 30's. My life would have turned out so differently. You can get your life back and have a wonderful future - no more covering your tracks, no more misery. We're here for you, and we care.
I wish I'd admitted I was an alcoholic in my 30's. My life would have turned out so differently. You can get your life back and have a wonderful future - no more covering your tracks, no more misery. We're here for you, and we care.
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