scary night
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scary night
Its been 8 months since i have posted. Last night i was brought to the emergency room because i was intoxicated. Passed out on the kithchen floor, lying in my own puke, my family called 911. I was released from the hospital this morning. Today i am feeling embarrassed and depressed. Why do i drink til my body shuts down? I have a problem. I am scared of the journey ahead of me. I can not do this myself. This is where i am today.
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Day 1. You are in the right place.
How to Quit Drinking without Alcoholics Anonymous: 5 Steps
Or
How to Quit Drinking Alcohol (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Or
Alcoholics Anonymous : Alcoholics Anonymous
I am studying the AA Big Book right now.
What ever works.
Sounds pretty serious. Quit before something even more horrible happens.
10 days or so to detox. Then the mental problems stand out. Anxiety.
Eat and drink healthy, water, water, vits, sleep, sleep, repeat...
Read and post here.
How to Quit Drinking without Alcoholics Anonymous: 5 Steps
Or
How to Quit Drinking Alcohol (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Or
Alcoholics Anonymous : Alcoholics Anonymous
I am studying the AA Big Book right now.
What ever works.
Sounds pretty serious. Quit before something even more horrible happens.
10 days or so to detox. Then the mental problems stand out. Anxiety.
Eat and drink healthy, water, water, vits, sleep, sleep, repeat...
Read and post here.
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Location: illinois
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Change is often frightening.
I'm sure many here would agree with me that it's DOABLE, and its WORTH IT.
I was petrified, thinking about sobriety, when in the hole. Deciding to climb out was very overwhelming. The best thing I ever did was to trust those who had gone before me.
Now I don't have to play that "what if" game that is so familiar to problem drinkers. I might catch a cold in my sleep tonight, but I'm going to awaken grateful I didn't porposely sabotage my own health. The morning will find me clear and capable.
Doesnt that sound great? I wish that for all of us. We deserve it.
I'm sure many here would agree with me that it's DOABLE, and its WORTH IT.
I was petrified, thinking about sobriety, when in the hole. Deciding to climb out was very overwhelming. The best thing I ever did was to trust those who had gone before me.
Now I don't have to play that "what if" game that is so familiar to problem drinkers. I might catch a cold in my sleep tonight, but I'm going to awaken grateful I didn't porposely sabotage my own health. The morning will find me clear and capable.
Doesnt that sound great? I wish that for all of us. We deserve it.
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Just go, don't think. Thinking too much got me into more trouble. It's natural to be nervous in new situations but you can do it.
If it's your first meeting ever, go early. Walk in, sit down. Get a coffee.
When the meeting starts the chairperson will usually ask if there's anyone st that meeting for the first time or if it's anyone's first meeting ever in life. All you have to say is your first name. You don't have to share what brought you there. Typically at a meeting with a newcomer there is a "first step" meeting where the members share what brought them to AA. What it was like, what happened, what it's like now. You can share if you want or simply say you're there to listen.
Good luck. I find my meetings a safe haven from thoughts of drinking. People who are like me and are supportive are important. Try it out.
If it's your first meeting ever, go early. Walk in, sit down. Get a coffee.
When the meeting starts the chairperson will usually ask if there's anyone st that meeting for the first time or if it's anyone's first meeting ever in life. All you have to say is your first name. You don't have to share what brought you there. Typically at a meeting with a newcomer there is a "first step" meeting where the members share what brought them to AA. What it was like, what happened, what it's like now. You can share if you want or simply say you're there to listen.
Good luck. I find my meetings a safe haven from thoughts of drinking. People who are like me and are supportive are important. Try it out.
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I've been to the ER too...many times. While a life saver, it is a traumatic experience.
You can make this your wake up call. See it as as opportunity to change, rather than beat yourself up. Learn from it. I hate change. The unknown scares me. But where alcohol takes me scares me more. You can do this. Take it easy on yourself, but one step at a time. Good luck.
You can make this your wake up call. See it as as opportunity to change, rather than beat yourself up. Learn from it. I hate change. The unknown scares me. But where alcohol takes me scares me more. You can do this. Take it easy on yourself, but one step at a time. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by usetobeabrave 
Its been 8 months since i have posted. Last night i was brought to the emergency room because i was intoxicated. Passed out on the kithchen floor, lying in my own puke, my family called 911. I was released from the hospital this morning. Today i am feeling embarrassed and depressed. Why do i drink til my body shuts down? I have a problem. I am scared of the journey ahead of me. I can not do this myself. This is where i am today.
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I need to get to a meeting, i know.....i am feeling frustrated, depressed and a bit angry. I sent my daughter off to her first day of school today and alls i could feel is that i am letting her down. I am in the fight of my life. I do not want to fail.
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Thinking about trying AA meetings.
Thinking won't get you anywhere, you need to take action.
That mean's look up the schedule for AA meetings in your area, google the address and drive yourself there. When the meeting starts and the moderator asks if anyone is attending their first AA meeting, raise your hand and admit it. Help will be on the way.
This is all a hell of a lot easier then laying in puke on your kitchen floor waiting for your family to discover you.
Thinking won't get you anywhere, you need to take action.
That mean's look up the schedule for AA meetings in your area, google the address and drive yourself there. When the meeting starts and the moderator asks if anyone is attending their first AA meeting, raise your hand and admit it. Help will be on the way.
This is all a hell of a lot easier then laying in puke on your kitchen floor waiting for your family to discover you.
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