Pajanickah

I'm still really going through it. I ended up drinking yesterday because the mentall torcher was incredibly too much for me to handle. I was thinking I should go to the, ER to get a some sort of mental relief from all of this. I have no desire to drink whatsoever. Any advice would be appreciated. My anxiety is just way too high.

doggonecarl

You are in the grip of your addiction and you should do whatever is necessary to break free of it.

Dee74

If you're feeling so anixous you can't cope with anything right now I think going to the ER is a good idea.

They will assess you and no doubt give you some options

D

Pajanickah

I'm at the ER now. I know this won't end if I'm not proactive about it right now. I'm so embarrassed to be here and i know one of the nurses. Smh

ShenzyT

Sending you big hugs Pajanickah.
You're in the right place to start getting help.
Keep posting.
xxx

MantaLady

Wise move Paj! Reaching out for help is the hardest thing to do, but it's the right thing to do and you deserve better for yourself. Do let us know how you get on and best of luck xx

Pajanickah

The doctor told me that they will probably not give me a medication to detox with. Idk what I'm gonna do. Omg that statement just freaked me out.

Midwest1981

did they give you something for your anxiety? Hang in there!

ScottFromWI

Ask them what facilities are available for a supervised detox iin your area. I did a quick google search and there are many in your area, but the hospital may know more about them.

Most large municipalities and states have public resources for alcohol and drug issue too, here is the link to yours. http://www.daodas.sc.gov

Pajanickah

They haven't given me anything. I've talked with the mental health people and have made an appointment with a psychologist. This is why I don't like going to the ER. If at all, this has just made me more anxious. I don't think they're going to let me leave. I'm sort of freaking out

ScottFromWI

They are just assessing your condition to make sure you are safe. Even if you had to stay for a while it will be to help you, so don’t worry.

Dee74

You're in the safest place you could be right now.

The fact that you have an appointment suggests to me to they're not going to try and keep you there - like Scott said they're probably thinking how best to help you

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Pajanickah

I just want a script to detox at home.

Pajanickah

They aren't going to give me anything. Just sending me home. This is crazy af. I don't know what to do.

Pajanickah

They told me that I'm not in withdrawal that withdrawal only happens when you drink every day for months on end. I'm floored. Should i go to a different hospital?

thomas11

Wow, that's crazy. If you are able, I would go somewhere else. I wonder how they determine your are NOT in withdrawal?

Pajanickah

I'm picking a friend up and we're going to a different hospital. I've always had problems with this hospital. A ling time ago I was having DT's and they still wouldn't help me. I had to tell them I was having suicidal thoughts to get them to see me. I can't believe this is happening.

Pajanickah

They said my vital signs were good. They didn't even try to rehydrate me. I have to get some kind of medication, because I'm definitely in withdrawal.

Pajanickah

I'm spending my entire day at the ER and it's just making me feel worse.

biminiblue

Tell them you are anxious and you can't settle down.

I guess withdrawal must have certain parameters that they have to follow - guidelines.

It's a good thing if they are saying you're not in physical withdrawal.

It may just be that your thinking and your anxiety is causing physical symptoms.

Try some deep breathing. Breathe in to a count of 4 and breathe out to a count of 8.

Repeat for one minute.

It resets the vagus nerve and will settle you down.

Concentrate on the breath.

Only the breath.

In....4....out...8