johnatahn1

been drinking for last 3 days and don't know what to do..anyone who knows me here please

johnatahn1

im still drinking now but im looking to get some help

Dee74

I'm not from the UK John but there are other Brits here who may be able to share their local experience...

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

FRANK

SMART Recovery - SMART Recovery UK

Alcoholics Anonymous (Great Britain) Ltd - Home

Addaction | Drugs & Alcohol Addiction and Recovery: Support - Help - Advice - Treatment

Alcohol services | Alcohol Concern

and some NHS links
Find Support services for alcohol addiction services - NHS Choices

I think it's important to take action John - we can give you all the advice in the world but it's up to you to do the action bit

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lorelei

hey Jonathan, whats happening?

least

Please call those numbers to find some help. Addiction can be beat. How badly do you want to be sober?

johnatahn1

just drinking although I think I can stop tomorrow I think I will ring aa for my area if I can find it

johnatahn1

really bad

Anna

John, we understand how difficult this is. Please keep posting and let us know how you're doing.

johnatahn1

thanks so much guys ive gone off the boil but I was 6 days sober before

heath480

John London AA no. Is

020 7833 0022.Lines manned 10am- 10pm,you should be able to leave your no and someone will get back to you in the morning.

North East Surrey no. Is 01883 330720 line manned 24 hours.

Please let me know if I can be of more help.

johnatahn1

im from bucks uk I just need help I think an emergency appointment with my gp tomorrow

PippoRossi

Hang in there, John.

lorelei

great idea Jonathan, I went and told my gp everything and held nothing back, hopefully they will help you offer some assistance on getting sober. x

heath480

OK,appointment with GP is a good idea.

AA number for you is probably 01865 242373 line manned 24 hours.

I have all the helpline numbers as I answer the phone for my area.

johnatahn1

what should I say when I ring tomorrow should I use the words emergency appointment lorei x

lorelei

yes, call as soon as they open, ask for an emergency appt, and be honest, dont hold back, they may get you to do a questionnaire on how you are feeling in general, mood etc, tell them honestly how you are feeling x

johnatahn1

ok im so scared now and I need confidentiallity

hayley86

Hi Johnatahn. I think seeing your doctor tomorrow is a great idea. I told my doctor all about the extent of my drinking and it was such a relief. The support i have had since has been invaluable. The doctor should be able to give you advice and assistance. Its not easy to recover on our own. I got as much support as i could and it has all helped with my recovery.Wishing you well.

lorelei

its all confidential dont worry all you tell the receptionist is that you need an appt, not what its concerning just that its an emergency the rest is fully in confidence with your dr, youll be ok, you need to do this ....

johnatahn1

ok well I cant do it on my own but I cant tell my family again but yeah so I tell the receptionist I need an emergency appointment and that's all no specifics