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I've called my parents. It was difficult but they were very understanding. And told me they already knew. Goes to show how when you think you're hiding it well, you're not really...
They're coming over to my place, which is an hour away. And they'll help me.
God bless my parents. Regarding that, I'm the luckiest person in the world.
I will let you know what happened once I can.
They're coming over to my place, which is an hour away. And they'll help me.
God bless my parents. Regarding that, I'm the luckiest person in the world.
I will let you know what happened once I can.
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So glad you reached out for help. It's a long journey, but you're making a few steps in the right direction. Keep it going, and keep in touch here on SR. There's nothing like other people who understand the chaos that goes on in our heads.
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Originally Posted by michael1111 
I've called my parents. It was difficult but they were very understanding. And told me they already knew. Goes to show how when you think you're hiding it well, you're not really...
They're coming over to my place, which is an hour away. And they'll help me.
God bless my parents. Regarding that, I'm the luckiest person in the world.
I will let you know what happened once I can.
They're coming over to my place, which is an hour away. And they'll help me.
God bless my parents. Regarding that, I'm the luckiest person in the world.
I will let you know what happened once I can.
Please keep us in the loop.
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They're not here yet, but in the meantime I have taken a piece of paper and have written down all my concerns and fears. It seemed useful. Maybe it won't be, but at least I did something.
I'll keep you guys in the loop.
I'll keep you guys in the loop.
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My parents showed up... with a lot of food! Didn't expect that. They called the doctor, arranged everything. Since one of my parents can sleep here, I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. In the meantime my mom will be here to keep an eye on me.
Even though it's Saturday tomorrow, they arranged it so I can see a doctor tomorrow.
And I feel so much better having eaten something.
My biggest problem now is that my mom insists I sleep in my bed and she on the couch, while I insist the opposite.
Whew, this is a relief!
Even though it's Saturday tomorrow, they arranged it so I can see a doctor tomorrow.
And I feel so much better having eaten something.
My biggest problem now is that my mom insists I sleep in my bed and she on the couch, while I insist the opposite.
Whew, this is a relief!
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asking for help is hard... it was a tough, but correct choice, that you've made.
now it's up to you to make sure you keep up your sobriety. remember that someday your parents will need your help, it would be nice if you are around sober and financially and emotionally stable.
reading your story sounded so familiar.. the internal struggle. the fear, the anxiety. but remember that all of that can go away forever if you just remove liquor from your life.
good luck to you
now it's up to you to make sure you keep up your sobriety. remember that someday your parents will need your help, it would be nice if you are around sober and financially and emotionally stable.
reading your story sounded so familiar.. the internal struggle. the fear, the anxiety. but remember that all of that can go away forever if you just remove liquor from your life.
good luck to you
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Welcome Michael, I'm so happy you're here!
Michael, I was you 2 years ago, stuck in what seemed like a hopeless cycle. Down to 80 lbs., severely malnourished, hungry but my body could no longer tolerate food.
As I sat drinking one day, I had a moment of clarity that if I didn't do something about my alcoholism IMMEDIATELY I was going to die.
I called 911. Was it humiliating? Yep. Difficult to reach out? Absolutely. I was scared to death. But I was messing with my mortality. I knew going through some humiliation was a small price to pay to live.
I was checked in with a BAC of .41. I spent 4 days in the hospital's psych ward where I was safely detoxed. The hospital staff also worked with me to develop a recovery plan after my discharge.
Simply put, they saved my life. At no time was I judged or ridiculed by a doctor, a nurse or an addiction specialist. I found hope in that hospital room. Enough hope to get me started down a path of recovery.
There is hope Michael, I promise. Breaking addiction is terrifying, at times painful, but so worth it. YOU are worth it.
Finally, there is NO shame in reaching out to your parents for help at any age. They love you. Heck, I was 45 when I got sober and needed the help of my 20 year old daughter.
Please keep reaching out Michael. SR is open for business 24/7.
Michael, I was you 2 years ago, stuck in what seemed like a hopeless cycle. Down to 80 lbs., severely malnourished, hungry but my body could no longer tolerate food.
As I sat drinking one day, I had a moment of clarity that if I didn't do something about my alcoholism IMMEDIATELY I was going to die.
I called 911. Was it humiliating? Yep. Difficult to reach out? Absolutely. I was scared to death. But I was messing with my mortality. I knew going through some humiliation was a small price to pay to live.
I was checked in with a BAC of .41. I spent 4 days in the hospital's psych ward where I was safely detoxed. The hospital staff also worked with me to develop a recovery plan after my discharge.
Simply put, they saved my life. At no time was I judged or ridiculed by a doctor, a nurse or an addiction specialist. I found hope in that hospital room. Enough hope to get me started down a path of recovery.
There is hope Michael, I promise. Breaking addiction is terrifying, at times painful, but so worth it. YOU are worth it.
Finally, there is NO shame in reaching out to your parents for help at any age. They love you. Heck, I was 45 when I got sober and needed the help of my 20 year old daughter.
Please keep reaching out Michael. SR is open for business 24/7.
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Originally Posted by Huglets
Welcome Michael, I'm so happy you're here!
Michael, I was you 2 years ago, stuck in what seemed like a hopeless cycle. Down to 80 lbs., severely malnourished, hungry but my body could no longer tolerate food.
As I sat drinking one day, I had a moment of clarity that if I didn't do something about my alcoholism IMMEDIATELY I was going to die.
I called 911. Was it humiliating? Yep. Difficult to reach out? Absolutely. I was scared to death. But I was messing with my mortality. I knew going through some humiliation was a small price to pay to live.
I was checked in with a BAC of .41. I spent 4 days in the hospital's psych ward where I was safely detoxed. The hospital staff also worked with me to develop a recovery plan after my discharge.
Simply put, they saved my life. At no time was I judged or ridiculed by a doctor, a nurse or an addiction specialist. I found hope in that hospital room. Enough hope to get me started down a path of recovery.
There is hope Michael, I promise. Breaking addiction is terrifying, at times painful, but so worth it. YOU are worth it.
Finally, there is NO shame in reaching out to your parents for help at any age. They love you. Heck, I was 45 when I got sober and needed the help of my 20 year old daughter.
Please keep reaching out Michael. SR is open for business 24/7.
Michael, I was you 2 years ago, stuck in what seemed like a hopeless cycle. Down to 80 lbs., severely malnourished, hungry but my body could no longer tolerate food.
As I sat drinking one day, I had a moment of clarity that if I didn't do something about my alcoholism IMMEDIATELY I was going to die.
I called 911. Was it humiliating? Yep. Difficult to reach out? Absolutely. I was scared to death. But I was messing with my mortality. I knew going through some humiliation was a small price to pay to live.
I was checked in with a BAC of .41. I spent 4 days in the hospital's psych ward where I was safely detoxed. The hospital staff also worked with me to develop a recovery plan after my discharge.
Simply put, they saved my life. At no time was I judged or ridiculed by a doctor, a nurse or an addiction specialist. I found hope in that hospital room. Enough hope to get me started down a path of recovery.
There is hope Michael, I promise. Breaking addiction is terrifying, at times painful, but so worth it. YOU are worth it.
Finally, there is NO shame in reaching out to your parents for help at any age. They love you. Heck, I was 45 when I got sober and needed the help of my 20 year old daughter.
Please keep reaching out Michael. SR is open for business 24/7.
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My mom and I have cleared out all the alcohol from my place. She's following me as I type this. We'll have a good, fun evening and tomorrow is a new start! For real this time. Sometimes you just need support.
I'll log out now, but for a good reason this time. I will keep you all up-to-date. I'm not sure how the next period will go, so it might take a while.
I feel such a relief. No more misery. No more alcohol. No more unnecessary trips to the bathroom...
Thank you all for getting me to the point of looking for help.
We'll have a good, fun evening and tomorrow is a new start! For real this time. Sometimes you just need support.I'll log out now, but for a good reason this time. I will keep you all up-to-date. I'm not sure how the next period will go, so it might take a while.
I feel such a relief. No more misery. No more alcohol. No more unnecessary trips to the bathroom...
Thank you all for getting me to the point of looking for help.
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Originally Posted by michael1111
My mom and I have cleared out all the alcohol from my place. She's following me as I type this. We'll have a good, fun evening and tomorrow is a new start! For real this time. Sometimes you just need support.
I'll log out now, but for a good reason this time. I will keep you all up-to-date. I'm not sure how the next period will go, so it might take a while.
I feel such a relief. No more misery. No more alcohol. No more unnecessary trips to the bathroom...
Thank you all for getting me to the point of looking for help.
We'll have a good, fun evening and tomorrow is a new start! For real this time. Sometimes you just need support.I'll log out now, but for a good reason this time. I will keep you all up-to-date. I'm not sure how the next period will go, so it might take a while.
I feel such a relief. No more misery. No more alcohol. No more unnecessary trips to the bathroom...
Thank you all for getting me to the point of looking for help.
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I know how you feel I have been there quite a few times; wanting to stop, hungover and had to drag myself to the store to get more. It feels like someone is using a ****** doll on you directing u to get more. I think u need the physical cycle broken at this point in the game. I'm not knocking going to a meeting but you need some medical help to initiate getting the poison out your system. You need a head start. If your in the states type 211 and your state in your browser. This site can direct you to free help with medical detox. If you rather talk to a person you can just diall 211 on a phone and they will assist you over the phone.
I pray you get some help.
I pray you get some help.
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