huntingtontx

Hi Cruella, Welcome to sr. You will find lots of support here. Don't be afraid to talk to your dr. He has heard it all. I am always straight up front with my Dr. so I know I give him the best chance of helping me. I am so glad you are joining us. You sober date is the first date you don't drink. It may change along the journey, but it is so worth it. Being sober is great. Again, welcome.

Hevyn

Welcome Cruella. I think it will help you to talk things over here. We're very glad you joined us.

I don't know why I clung to it for so long either. I was always trying to find the fun times that drinking used to bring. In the end it brought me nothing by misery & danger. When I joined SR and no longer felt alone I was able to let go of it. Please keep posting.

new star

Just wanted to offer you support and hugs. I've felt exactly the same as you. In fact it was only a few days ago. It's scary and upsetting. And the thought of stopping drinking is not fun. Here to listen xx

LSC1

Would it be possible for you to visit a close friend or family member for a few days .. so you don't need to be home for the initial withdrawal symptons .. that would only work tho if ypou saw your doctor and you were ready to do the hard work and stop drinking ... It can be done .. there are many strategies .. I tapered for months a I had a family to run and could not deal with w/d or rehab .. keep posting

Dee74

I hope you will see a Dr, Corina.
The bottom line is the longer you put off doing something or seeing someone the more chance you have of long term ill effects

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RevivingOphelia

I quit drinking at 43 and became healthy again. You can do this, Corina, but go to the doctor for a check up first and be honest. He may even prescribe some short term opiates for withdrawals if you need it for the first few days too which will help you on your way to sobriety.

Your symptoms are most likely completely reversible; you won't believe how fast the physical improvement happens.

It's not too late to move forward and regain your health both mentally and physically.

You can do this.

DoubleDragons

I am a 43 year old mother of four and I am 101 days sober and I have never felt better. You owe it to yourself ant to your family to give yourself some sober time. After a few months of sober, you will never want to go back!

My father-in-law died of alcoholism at the age of 59. My mother-in-law drank right along with him until she got cirrhosis of the liver in her sixties. She quit drinking completely because she would have died. She is now 75, her liver numbers are back to normal and she is among the healthiest people I know at her age. Stay in today and do what is right for yourself and your family.

Kris47

Cruella,

Good luck to you!

I'm right there with you.

62 and a drunk for 35 years. I'm scared about my health too. We can only try to heal.

Kris47

SoberMama13

Cruella, I'm not going to say "YOU can do this", because it sounds like you already know you need help along this thorny path. Help is out there, I promise.
Please have someone take you to hospital? You may need a few days to detox and try and get your head on straight. It was a SHOCK to me that I ended up in the hospital, but it really helped me start to tackle some of the thorns. And my 4 children were/are so grateful. Yours will be, too.
HUGS HUGS HUGS