Really need to quit, but... was this a seizure?
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000benny000, I don't know the reasons you can not go to the doctors, I don't know where you are from. It is possible the cost of a couple of days worth of beer could cover the initial fee.
No one here can give medical advice.
Seizures are not to be messed with, I don't want to scare you but I lost my brother to a seizure.
Seizures come in many forms. What you describe needs the expertise of a qualified doctor.
Can I ask why you can not got to the doctor?
No one here can give medical advice.
Seizures are not to be messed with, I don't want to scare you but I lost my brother to a seizure.
Seizures come in many forms. What you describe needs the expertise of a qualified doctor.
Can I ask why you can not got to the doctor?
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Originally Posted by Notimetoloose 
000benny000, I don't know the reasons you can not go to the doctors, I don't know where you are from. It is possible the cost of a couple of days worth of beer could cover the initial fee.
No one here can give medical advice.
Seizures are not to be messed with, I don't want to scare you but I lost my brother to a seizure.
Seizures come in many forms. What you describe needs the expertise of a qualified doctor.
Can I ask why you can not got to the doctor?
No one here can give medical advice.
Seizures are not to be messed with, I don't want to scare you but I lost my brother to a seizure.
Seizures come in many forms. What you describe needs the expertise of a qualified doctor.
Can I ask why you can not got to the doctor?
To be honest, I'm really, really scared. Scared of the costs. Whether or not I will make it, even with medical help. And how terrible it will be "coming out" to my relatives. Though that last part I can overcome.
I'm a walking zombie. I have several cuts and bruises that just won't heal. All I do is drink. I was doing well, on 1 a night until the seizure-like thing.
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To hell with the bills. You can take your sweet time paying them back. Get to a doctor. Go to the ER. They have to see you.
You are playing with fire here. This is your life that's on the line. Get checked out, please.
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You are playing with fire here. This is your life that's on the line. Get checked out, please.
Are you in the US? The Affordable Care Act's enrollment period is starting November 15. You may be eligible for health insurance thru the ACA.
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Originally Posted by least
To hell with the bills. You can take your sweet time paying them back. Get to a doctor. Go to the ER. They have to see you.
You are playing with fire here. This is your life that's on the line. Get checked out, please.
You are playing with fire here. This is your life that's on the line. Get checked out, please.
I've decided to attempt to taper off and hope for the best.
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If there is some really reliable info on tapering off, I would like to know it. I'm not in a position to go to a doctor. And from 6 6-packs to 5,5 is progress that went well. So I'm going to wean myself off of alcohol and never look back. I'm just making sure I don't go too fast.
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Benny, a lot of us have been where you are and yet here we are today, doing Okay...you can be as well.
What Dee suggests with the medical help.
Don't worry about what your family will think about you coming out. I suspect that they may already have an idea. There may be a family member or friend that can help you with this, perhaps with financial and moral support!
Your health and safety must be a priority when detoxing from alcohol.
Please don't give up on us here, we can be a wonderful support for you...even if you are still drinking, reading and learning from others here helps us on our journey to staying sober.
What Dee suggests with the medical help.
Don't worry about what your family will think about you coming out. I suspect that they may already have an idea. There may be a family member or friend that can help you with this, perhaps with financial and moral support!
Your health and safety must be a priority when detoxing from alcohol.
Please don't give up on us here, we can be a wonderful support for you...even if you are still drinking, reading and learning from others here helps us on our journey to staying sober.
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Originally Posted by 000benny000
No disrespect to this forum, but I think you can't help me. Unless someone comes along with a great idea. But I think that I need to find my own solution.
We cannot, legally or ethically, do this no matter how much individuals may sincerely want to help you. Contact the links Dee gave you and do some research on what's available to you. You're the only one who can do that for you. Good luck.
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I understand the limitations of the advice given here. And my family would reject me and let me die before they would help me. Long story.
I CAN quit. I just need to do it on my own. I can't afford any medical help. And I understand that medical help is not possible here. So I'll decrease my intake. I'm at 5.5 sixpacks down from my regular 6, so that's something. And I decrease the amount by one can of beer every 2 weeks. At 1 week, I only drink half. I can do that. I have so far.
What freaked me out was the seizure (I've been Googling in the meantime) I had. That radical a drop in intake was not good. So I'll cut down as planned.
I CAN quit. I just need to do it on my own. I can't afford any medical help. And I understand that medical help is not possible here. So I'll decrease my intake. I'm at 5.5 sixpacks down from my regular 6, so that's something. And I decrease the amount by one can of beer every 2 weeks. At 1 week, I only drink half. I can do that. I have so far.
What freaked me out was the seizure (I've been Googling in the meantime) I had. That radical a drop in intake was not good. So I'll cut down as planned.
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Btw, it was exactly like this (from Wikipedia):
Tonic-clonic seizures present with a contraction of the limbs followed by their extension along with arching of the back which lasts 10–30 seconds.[13] A cry may be heard due to contraction of the chest muscles.[13] The limbs then begin to shake in unison.[13] After the shaking has stopped it may take 10–30 minutes for the person to return to normal.[13]
Tonic-clonic seizures present with a contraction of the limbs followed by their extension along with arching of the back which lasts 10–30 seconds.[13] A cry may be heard due to contraction of the chest muscles.[13] The limbs then begin to shake in unison.[13] After the shaking has stopped it may take 10–30 minutes for the person to return to normal.[13]
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Ok, I'm out. Wish you all the best. And if possible, please delete my account if possible. Please do ask for permission. I want to do this if my thread is bad for others. If it's of benefit, do keep it. No need to delete.
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Originally Posted by 000benny000
Btw, it was exactly like this (from Wikipedia):
Tonic-clonic seizures present with a contraction of the limbs followed by their extension along with arching of the back which lasts 10–30 seconds.[13] A cry may be heard due to contraction of the chest muscles.[13] The limbs then begin to shake in unison.[13] After the shaking has stopped it may take 10–30 minutes for the person to return to normal.[13]
Tonic-clonic seizures present with a contraction of the limbs followed by their extension along with arching of the back which lasts 10–30 seconds.[13] A cry may be heard due to contraction of the chest muscles.[13] The limbs then begin to shake in unison.[13] After the shaking has stopped it may take 10–30 minutes for the person to return to normal.[13]
Benny, seriously man, I know you are scared, there has to be some sort of help that you can reach out to....have you tried talking to AA, perhaps have some contacts that can help you out with arranging the treatment required.
Once sober, you will be happy to know that finances improve for the best. Allowing you to pay your bills.
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Benny,
So very many of us have been where you are now! Please, get help! Here in the US there are scholarships at treatment centers, clinics for free or very low cost doctors, etc. Surely there is something or someone who can help??
Three of the hardest words in my vocabulary: "I need help!" But, there was no way I could get started without them!
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So very many of us have been where you are now! Please, get help! Here in the US there are scholarships at treatment centers, clinics for free or very low cost doctors, etc. Surely there is something or someone who can help??
Three of the hardest words in my vocabulary: "I need help!" But, there was no way I could get started without them!
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Originally Posted by Notimetoloose
They may also last a lot longer, so long in fact, that one can end up in a nursing home, permanently catheterised with significant brain damage or dead.
Benny, seriously man, I know you are scared, there has to be some sort of help that you can reach out to....have you tried talking to AA, perhaps have some contacts that can help you out with arranging the treatment required.
Once sober, you will be happy to know that finances improve for the best. Allowing you to pay your bills.
Benny, seriously man, I know you are scared, there has to be some sort of help that you can reach out to....have you tried talking to AA, perhaps have some contacts that can help you out with arranging the treatment required.
Once sober, you will be happy to know that finances improve for the best. Allowing you to pay your bills.
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Originally Posted by 000benny000
Ok, I'm out. Wish you all the best. And if possible, please delete my account if possible. Please do ask for permission. I want to do this if my thread is bad for others. If it's of benefit, do keep it. No need to delete.
Respondents tend to legitimately care about how you're doing, we've all pretty much been where you're at. Be real and be here and you'll have loads of support. I hope you have the huevos to be honest and keep posting. I hope you do, because that will signify strength.
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