Hospitalization last night
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Hospitalization last night
Yup I fell off the wagon HARD .. Got sent to the hospital in an ambulance from my company Xmas party ..... I've never been hospitalized before ... So scary ... I feel terrible ... The withdrawals are coming... Thought I could have a few and not end up this way but I did ... So depressed .. So terrible ... Uggg... Why can't I be normal ? This sucks
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I'm sorry that this happened to you. I ended up unwell and in the hospital because of drinking and it was a turning point for me. I have not drank since. You can turn things around and stop. Wishing you the best.
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Originally Posted by Erik1980 
Yup I fell off the wagon HARD .. Got sent to the hospital in an ambulance from my company Xmas party ..... I've never been hospitalized before ... So scary ... I feel terrible ... The withdrawals are coming... Thought I could have a few and not end up this way but I did ... So depressed .. So terrible ... Uggg... Why can't I be normal ? This sucks
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sorry to hear that, Eric. You can come back from this, you really can. It feels huge, yes, but, you know, like everyone says, take it slow, one day at a time, one hour, half hour, 15 min. if you have to. Hang in there.
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The idea of drinking right now is so repulsive ... But in a few days or a week I know it will be appealing ... Such a psychological thing... I know I must stop though .. Waking up in the hospital was scary
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Erik you are awesome for coming right on here and posting!
For people like us, becoming a normal drinker is about as likely as finding the Easter bunny or having lunch with a leprechaun.
I had to take drinking off the table of options. That does mean an attitude shift. But it helped me a lot to just give up that holy grail of normal drinking. If I want a good life, i can't drink. Period.
Good luck man, like we said before you live in a place that has the most wonderful outdoor sober options. Just need to grab on and you can do it!
For people like us, becoming a normal drinker is about as likely as finding the Easter bunny or having lunch with a leprechaun.
I had to take drinking off the table of options. That does mean an attitude shift. But it helped me a lot to just give up that holy grail of normal drinking. If I want a good life, i can't drink. Period.
Good luck man, like we said before you live in a place that has the most wonderful outdoor sober options. Just need to grab on and you can do it!
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I suppose most of us have an event that causes us to reach a point of having had enough. It was 46-days ago for me, and I will never forget it as long as I live. I also felt that if I could have just disappeared without hurting those I love even more, I may well have. It's up to you to decide what happens from here, and of course you can succeed as many others have. As they say, it's really very simple, but damn sure not easy. Focus on what you need to do, and try not to beat yourself up too bad. That was really hard for me during the first 3-4 weeks.
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Sorry to hear this happened to you Erik. I haven't been hospitalized because of my drinking yet but I have had too many occasions when my drinking went way to far. During those times I too felt sickened by the thought of drinking but then got lured back as you described.
A good way to remind yourself how you are feeling right now would be to document it in writing, audio or video. You can then review it when you feel like your getting sucked back into the vortex.
Good luck and be well...
A good way to remind yourself how you are feeling right now would be to document it in writing, audio or video. You can then review it when you feel like your getting sucked back into the vortex.
Good luck and be well...
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Sorry to hear that Erik. Glad you're ok tho 
It seems that way -= but it's really not - it depends on how much you're prepared to change Erik?
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fighting this seems an insurmountable task.
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Hi Erik,
I'm sorry this happened. Sometimes the worst things can happen to us with the best outcomes though. Maybe this is the event you needed to have to start a new, sober life?
Yes, sobriety is hard. Painful at times. But in my opinion, I was in a much more painful state drinking.
But this behind you and start toward your future. You CAN do this.
I'm sorry this happened. Sometimes the worst things can happen to us with the best outcomes though. Maybe this is the event you needed to have to start a new, sober life?
Yes, sobriety is hard. Painful at times. But in my opinion, I was in a much more painful state drinking.
But this behind you and start toward your future. You CAN do this.
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