eyeshake

I guess it was inevitable. It was horrible too. I've been on a 48 hour bender and am finally coming to. I have terrible shakes and am debating going to the ER. Why do we do this to ourselves?

Ariesagain

Because the addicted part of our brains takes over and doesn't care what happens as long as it gets a fix.

It really is like having a giant parasite inside us that slowly takes over our health, our intelligence, our sanity, and our ethics, all the while convincing us we need it to "relax" or "have fun."

I'm going to guess you're not feeling all that relaxed right now?

Look at it this way...now you remember how bad it really is and you can tell it to pound sand the next time it suggests "just one."

Water, rest, a little exercise...hey, we've all been there. Back on the horse!

ETA: Stiltskin is right...the ER is the safest place and at least it might ase your mind a bit?

Stiltskin

If you feel that bad then maybe the ER would be the safest bet.....That feeling of doom and the shakes is horrible. I was there on Thursday, but haven't touch a drop since and am feeling better now.

There is hope!! Let us know how you get on.

Coldfusion

If you are worried about the cost of the ER, there may be a no- or low-cost detox program in your community. Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous--be safe, and get some medical attention.

Anna

If you are concerned, do go to an ER and get checked out.

Hopefully you can come up with a plan so that relapse is not going to happen.

RDBplus3

inevitable = a defeated mindset that all but guarantees the 'relapse' word.

Relapse is inevitable? ONLY when the defeated mindset is a central concept adhered to.

What we have is a daily reprieve, based on the Maintenance of our Spiritual Condition. If we let our Spiritual Condition be secondary in importance to an adopted defeated concept (relapse is inevitable) ... then it IS ... inevitable.

Work the Steps, continue working the Daily Steps (10, 11, 12). This perpetuates the inevitability of living SOBER, Happy, Joyous and FREE

Soberwolf

Im glad your here posting but like the others have said if you are concerned go to your ER and try booking a apt with your Dr tomorrow aswell

Mountainmanbob

I got sick and tired of being sick and tired.
I think you may be there - count it as joy.
For it does get better once we make a firm decision to
stay away from the "liquid devil."

Bob

least

Relapse is not inevitable, but we let it happen. I hope you come to the point where you want to be sober more than you want to drink. Living sober really rocks, and waking up feeling good never gets old.

Obladi

Yup, I agree on the ER thing. At the very least be sure to have someone around you that knows what you are going through and can get you to the ER in case it gets worse than the shakes.

eyeshake, I could have told you that you were going to relapse. Not because I have a crystal ball but because I recognized in you what I secretly recognize in myself - that little (sometimes huge) piece that I keep in reserve named "Inevitable." As long as relapse is inevitable, I always have a back door - "I couldn't help drinking! It was bound to happen."

I call BS on that.
Relapse is not inevitable, nor are you doomed forever.
And believe you me, I'm speaking as much to myself as I am to you.

Just live through this part. I know it sucks. I know you will likely want to have "just a little" to get through the misery. Sit with the discomfort, make sure you are safe, and just plan to make a better plan tomorrow. xo

calvin86

Just learn from the lesson , pick yourself up and carry on going. You can do this. I can do this , we all can do this! Just don't beat yourself up too much !

tomsteve

many of the "we" dont do it.
but why? im thinking part of that lies in
Finally relapsed
and
" I guess it was inevitable."
thats telling me a few things on why.

get some medical help then commit to recovery.

Dee74

Hi eyeshake

'Finally relapsed' almost sounds like you're relieved,eyeshake...I understand that tho.

If you're 'white knuckling' staying sober it's a terribly tense way to go through life.

Like others have said, relapse really is not inevitable at all.
I think you just need a better plan.

There's some brilliant tips here

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ery-plans.html

Hevyn

Eyeshake, I'm glad you posted about what happened. It sounds like you learned something valuable. Picking up again brings nothing but misery. I hope you took care of yourself and are recovering.

FreeOwl

If you beleieved it was inevitable then it was.

You really don't have to relapse ever again.

This time around, are you ready to embrace sobriety with all youve got?