Hello all - Chris from Tasmania
 

Hello all.
Just signed up as I've nearly killed myself this morning.

Police and Ambulance got me and I'm very thankful.

Alcohol I've used as a crutch since my Ex-Wife remarried and lied on my daughter.

I'm calm at moment so wanted to introduce myself. Getting sober has been a battle since losing my beautiful girl (no I didn't drink much then)

So I'm Chris and thanks for listening.

I'm really glad that whatever you tried to do didn't work out Chris. There is life after addiction - and it's a good one:)

You've found a good community and a good place to be.

Welcome :)

Are you feeling ok now, in a safe place and all that?

D

Hello D.
I appreciate your msg.

It may be but I can't cope with life sober at all.

My parents left to Melbourne Aust and I'm pretty lost.

No the knife was taken by Police and went to hospital. They didn't have any beds, waited so I just went home.

On valium now so settled but when it wears off I'm no good at all.

Welcome to SR, @Chris2! I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time but I'm glad you found us here. You'll find support and understanding.

You're not alone Chris.

There's always someone around here 24/7, as well as dedicated crisis lines like Lifeline etc.
My best advice is don't drink anymore - as painful as things can be sober, drinking just makes them 1000 worse and adds rgw despair on exponentially.

That goes double if you're on valium.

None of us are trained crisis people or anything but you can lean on us when you need that human connection :)

D

Thank you.

I doubt I'll be around much longer but yes I know.

The treatment today was very ordinary - I'm on a high dose of valium but that will wear off

I know not a crisis forum.

Thank you D.

My support was simply amazing. Until hospital where crying and completely lost and lady says "There are sick people here".

Yeah ok then. I've just had 2 seizures but sure I'm fine

I'm sorry the lady at the hospital was like that, Chris.

How’s it going Chris?

It’s full on summer here - is it humid down in Tassie or more temperate?

D

I've been there 3 times so I guess they've given up too.

She yelled at me and made it far worse so I bolted - the Parademics were unbelievablly good.

Feeling ok now but it can't happen again

I don’t know the full story...sometimes ‘alcoholics’ get a bad reception from some health workers...or maybe she was just overworked and underpaid...Had a crap day of her own...who knows?

It’s good the ambos were ok though.

D

As I'm on Valium it always works......Yes a wine too....but really doesn't.

Road to nowhere.

Never humid in Tassie......20ish Celsius in Warmer months and low teens in colder. Sorry I don't understand Fahrenheit at all

Neither do I - I’m in SE Qld Chris. :)

D

Hey Chris,

Steely, from Sydney!

Sounds hard for you at the moment, but want you to know it doesn't have to remain this way for you. I'm glad the police and ambulance were able to help you, and that you are grateful for their help.

We're here to help too.

Sorry about the woman at the hospital, a lot of us have experienced similar, alcohol not recognised as an medical question. :(. Slowly I see this changing, but it still crops up amongst the judgemental.

Are you still drinking, and do you have any support down there Chris?

Let us know how you are going.

Greetings from Sydney, Chris ~ Steely

Not sure if you’re still reading Chris but we’ll be here right through Xmas into 2021 and beyond.

I’m hitting the sack soon but as I said this is an international site and there is always people around

Hope to see you again, but I hope things improve for you from here :)

D

Hi Chris,

Just wanted to say welcome to SR and I hope you decide to stick around. This is a really great place to find support.

❤️ Delilah

Welcome Chris. I've found the longer I stop drinking the easier my depression and anxiety are. I also feel more able to deal with the stuff life throws at me

Hi Chris,
Another Aussie here......hang in here with us....just get through the next couple of days and it get better.
Always ppl around on here to talk to.
I'll have an eye out for your posts.
All the best.

Chris.

Stick with us.

Chris, I'm so sorry for what you're going through and for the 'person' at the hospital who yelled at you with no compassion or empathy at all. I'm so sorry. I do hope you come back and let us know how you're doing today.