I’m living a nightmare...
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: UK
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Originally Posted by Gilmer 
Hi, Snuf.
Remove yourself from all alcohol.
Hand over your cash and credit cards to your BF when you go out. Go out of your way to not pass by bars and liquor stores.
Don’t go to the supermarket unaccompanied.
If you have to cut ties with drinking friends, so be it.
It’s simple, but not easy—but in order to pull the plug, you really have to pull the plug on everything for awhile.
It can be done: all of us here are living proof.
You can do it. The really torturous phase doesn’t last that long.
Tie yourself to the mast like Ulysses did!
You will come through victorious if you have every tool at the ready.
Use SR 24/7 if necessary; go to AA or another face-to-face meeting and get a sponsor—at least get phone numbers from people in the group. When they say “call,” they’re not just being polite: they truly want to help you the second you need it.
I ‘ll be praying for firm resolve, strength, and clarity for you, Snuf.
You can do it!
Remove yourself from all alcohol.
Hand over your cash and credit cards to your BF when you go out. Go out of your way to not pass by bars and liquor stores.
Don’t go to the supermarket unaccompanied.
If you have to cut ties with drinking friends, so be it.
It’s simple, but not easy—but in order to pull the plug, you really have to pull the plug on everything for awhile.
It can be done: all of us here are living proof.
You can do it. The really torturous phase doesn’t last that long.
Tie yourself to the mast like Ulysses did!
You will come through victorious if you have every tool at the ready.
Use SR 24/7 if necessary; go to AA or another face-to-face meeting and get a sponsor—at least get phone numbers from people in the group. When they say “call,” they’re not just being polite: they truly want to help you the second you need it.
I ‘ll be praying for firm resolve, strength, and clarity for you, Snuf.
You can do it!
(((Darling Snufkin))) this post is gold dust. Quoting it so you have to read it again!
I won't bombard you tonight sweetheart but I want you to know I am here. We are all here. When I tell you SR saved my life I mean it.
Grab sobriety. Grab your life. Please.
Message me any time if you need to. Post however often you need to. Let us hold your hand through this.
(((more hugs)))
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Join Date: Apr 2018
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I’m sending you much support: you’ve had a horrible experience, and I hope you’re soon recovered. And, once you are, please take the time to work out what caused you to drink and put a plan in place so that this doesn’t happen again. Recovering starts with the desire to stay sober, but you will need a plan to keep you on track. I don’t think simple white-knuckling works for anyone really, and it certainly wouldn’t have worked for me.
All my very best to you.
All my very best to you.
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
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Hi Snufkin, i'm glad you are reaching out.
Trying to avoid that first one is the crucial thing. For me that meant getting up early and walking or running enough that I felt tired in the evening and could sleep from about 10.30pm onwards and avoid the worst of the cravings.
I'm sorry that you are hurt, maybe you could use that to get some extra NHS support which is patchy by all account but if you have visible injuries but not presenting as an emergency it might prompt them into offering to help.
Good luck and stick around - myself and many others have been to the same place as you.
Trying to avoid that first one is the crucial thing. For me that meant getting up early and walking or running enough that I felt tired in the evening and could sleep from about 10.30pm onwards and avoid the worst of the cravings.
I'm sorry that you are hurt, maybe you could use that to get some extra NHS support which is patchy by all account but if you have visible injuries but not presenting as an emergency it might prompt them into offering to help.
Good luck and stick around - myself and many others have been to the same place as you.
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Originally Posted by Rar
How are you doing Snuf?
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I'm really glad you went to the ER Snuf. Try some vitamin E cream on those scars, once they've healed.
I said last time it was serious - sounds like it's moved into deadly now. I've lost friends on SR - don't be another on the list Snuf.
Do whatever is available, AA or anothe rmeeting based group like SMART or lifering, rehab, inpatient or outpatients, Drs, therapists...the lot.
and remember its the first drink that starts the madness.
Don't take that first drink,. Post here instead.
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I said last time it was serious - sounds like it's moved into deadly now. I've lost friends on SR - don't be another on the list Snuf.
Do whatever is available, AA or anothe rmeeting based group like SMART or lifering, rehab, inpatient or outpatients, Drs, therapists...the lot.
and remember its the first drink that starts the madness.
Don't take that first drink,. Post here instead.
D
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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I'm glad you went to the hospital and were taken care of.
Did they offer any help with the alcohol issues?
Let this be the last time, please. We care about what happens to you. I hope you get some good rest.
Fresh start on the rest of your life, Snufkin.
Did they offer any help with the alcohol issues?
Let this be the last time, please. We care about what happens to you. I hope you get some good rest.
Fresh start on the rest of your life, Snufkin.
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I'm thankful you lived to try again. You are needed here.
It's poison to us - every time we pick up we have no idea where it will lead. We might not make it back. It would be a tragedy to lose you, Snufkin.
It's poison to us - every time we pick up we have no idea where it will lead. We might not make it back. It would be a tragedy to lose you, Snufkin.
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Originally Posted by icewater1961
How are you? That was dangerous and a horrible experience! Let us know how you are doing now! Post or call somebody!
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Thank you so much, Rar and Gilmer. ❤️ Your support means the world to me.
Unfortunately I’m still unwell. It feels like I was beaten up with a hammer. I properly poisoned myself so I’m afraid it’s gonna take me another day or two to get better...
Never again I want to feel like this.
Unfortunately I’m still unwell. It feels like I was beaten up with a hammer. I properly poisoned myself so I’m afraid it’s gonna take me another day or two to get better...
Never again I want to feel like this.
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