Altoids

Yes!!! ^^^^ this first and foremost. Please stop drinking.

Wow! The love and support on this thread is amazing. I so wish I had found SR back when I went thru withdrawals and detox. THANK YOU, SR folks

2muchpain

Tried that in the past. Won't take my insurance, and called every detox in my area. It's a shame because if these people would get off their butts and call my insurance company, they would see I am fully covered. It's not hard if these people really cared. All they when they see my insurance is no. What idiots.

ScottFromWI

Have your insurance company call on your behalf. Or see your GP and have them make an appointment on your behalf. There are ways to do this.

MemphisBlues

I haven't followed all of your posts, except for the recent cyber screams for help.

We're always here in some way.

The basic questions I have: Does your doctor know you are an alcoholic? You can get meds to take to ease the withdrawals.

And if you can get three to five days or abstinence behind you, there's free programs out there. Go to a meeting.

suki44883

So, if the ER will take you insurance, why not just go there and ask for help? A solution to your problem isn't going to just come knocking on your door or fall into your lap. You have to do the work to get the help you need. If that means going to the ER, then go.

Adnamaeel

It's entirely possible that your insurance requires you to be referred to detox or rehab by your doctor, and that you can't just check yourself in.

MemphisBlues

Actually, this is easy. Wake up tomorrow and don't drink. When the withdrawals kick in, go to the ER.

Just. Do. Something.

Please.

Or you can hold out like I did, drinking and drugging until you end up in the hospital for 10 days. That was a great motivator for me. Hitting the sidewalk after a hospital stint finally realizing I was done was a bottom you don't have to mimic.

2muchpain

Scott, I never thought of that. I'll call my insurance and see what they can do. GREAT IDEA.

Dee74

awesome 2much

Kris47

Three months ago I stood /lay at the abyss, too. I went to my doc and he helped me. I am now so much, much better today! Give yourself a chance. Take a chance on you.

KateL

Great post xxx

freethinking

Been following your threads lately, 2much. I'm sorry you are in pain.

eaglesa1a

2 much today is a new day-what is past is gone , start fresh and do your best to stay on track until you can get the help you need. One thing that has helped me this week is getting on SR and keeping my mind in check. I've learned through Rational Recovery that I do have the power to choose. Keep in mind though that alcohol is more dangerous than anything to withdraw from. If you have any doubts about your physical health, follow your heart and do what is best for you. Hang tight my friend.

Hevyn

Thinking of you 2much. We all hope you'll take action and begin to heal.

Kris47

We're all here for you!

2muchpain

Today is my first not drinking. Feel real lousy. keep thinking a few drinks would take care of that, but I wont. Can't believe how bad I feel, shaking a lot. sweating, running to the bathroom a lot, stomachs a mess. Just going to chill today. Wish me luck.

apo

brother hugs and more hugs all the way from Greece
stay strong

we are all here

emmsie

Well done, 2much! You are on your way here. I have been through withdrawals myself on a number of occasions and know how unpleasant and frightening they are. From what you've just typed, I think you need to see a doctor. Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal so please do this first and the rest will follow. I am sending you love.

Kris47

Why not go to the ER and let them help you. It will be much safer and easier, too.

2muchpain

I am lucky enough to have two types meds for anxiety. If I didn't have them I would definitely go to the ER, but I will consider it if things get worse.