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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Nsw
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I have a home to look after. , 3 kids , dogs, gardens..
and a wife who I love and has stood by me
There is no home detox. I can't be away for 5 days.
When do I need to call an ambulance for shakes and heart palpitations.
Ps. It won't happen today
and a wife who I love and has stood by me
There is no home detox. I can't be away for 5 days.
When do I need to call an ambulance for shakes and heart palpitations.
Ps. It won't happen today
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
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Whats happened on your previous detoxes, FC?
If you're concerned and I assume your family is concerned as well, it's probably time to call in reinforcements.
Dogs and gardens can be cared for by others for a few days.
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If you're concerned and I assume your family is concerned as well, it's probably time to call in reinforcements.
Dogs and gardens can be cared for by others for a few days.
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Join Date: Jan 2020
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Last time I medically detoxed, I went to the GP and was prescribed librium and vitamin B1 with instructions on how to taper the librium over two weeks. You could ask your GP to prescribe a home detox if you have obligations you can't be away from.
What do you mean there's no home detox? Have you asked your GP?
There's guides online on how to taper alcohol safely. That's an option too. You could give your wife your wallet and let her control your alcohol taper.
What do you mean there's no home detox? Have you asked your GP?
There's guides online on how to taper alcohol safely. That's an option too. You could give your wife your wallet and let her control your alcohol taper.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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For most people it could be any one of the following or combinations thereof'
high blood pressure, trouble breathing, chest pains, auditory or visual hallucinations, intense shaking, confusion, difficulty focusing, not being able to keep down food and/or water.
Other members can probably add more things - I'm just going off memory.
Put yourself in this theoretical position -if a friend was feeling how you were feeling, would you call them an ambulance? - theres your answer.
You're obviously freaking out - are you still drinking man?
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high blood pressure, trouble breathing, chest pains, auditory or visual hallucinations, intense shaking, confusion, difficulty focusing, not being able to keep down food and/or water.
Other members can probably add more things - I'm just going off memory.
Put yourself in this theoretical position -if a friend was feeling how you were feeling, would you call them an ambulance? - theres your answer.
You're obviously freaking out - are you still drinking man?
D
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: NC
Posts: 5,157
I go by the rule if I think I maybe should call then I call.
Better to be safe than sorry.
You say you can't go away because you have to take care of family. That's AV pure and simple.
I say you may have to go to be able to take care of family.
Better to be safe than sorry.
You say you can't go away because you have to take care of family. That's AV pure and simple.
I say you may have to go to be able to take care of family.
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Join Date: Aug 2016
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Get a ride to the ER.
By ambulance is best in case you're not in the best shape on the ride there.
Tell them the truth right down to every last gory detail of how much you drink.
The jumpiness and most of the other symptoms (including nausea) are from your brain being in fight or flight mode.
If you are really nice even though you're very uncomfortable, the nice doctor will give you IV ativan which will significantly cull your symptoms. When I detoxed last, I also requested a nausea medication called promethazine.
This combination of detox drugs calmed me down and allowed me to sleep.
Once you're through the worst part, please get and stay sober. Because active alcoholism is unsustainable and usually results in disaster. And stopping active alcoholism causes withdrawal which is extremely hard on your nervous system and body in general.
By ambulance is best in case you're not in the best shape on the ride there.
Tell them the truth right down to every last gory detail of how much you drink.
The jumpiness and most of the other symptoms (including nausea) are from your brain being in fight or flight mode.
If you are really nice even though you're very uncomfortable, the nice doctor will give you IV ativan which will significantly cull your symptoms. When I detoxed last, I also requested a nausea medication called promethazine.
This combination of detox drugs calmed me down and allowed me to sleep.
Once you're through the worst part, please get and stay sober. Because active alcoholism is unsustainable and usually results in disaster. And stopping active alcoholism causes withdrawal which is extremely hard on your nervous system and body in general.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Since you don't know when to call ER, then why don't use this time to see a psychiatrist to fill up the Meds to help with the withdrawls. I have few days now and using Meds to alleviate the withdrawls. Since you are ok right now then get more Meds (just to detox) of course.
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We're all different and not everyone needs meds to detox. But, if you have concerns about what's happening to you during a detox, then call your doctor or go to an ER to get help.
FC, I hope you check in and let us know how you're doing.
FC, I hope you check in and let us know how you're doing.
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Nsw
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8 beers over the last 3 days. Unwell but bareable. I got this.i plan for none tomorrow. There's none at home. Plenty of food and drink options available.
thank u all for your words.
I'll be around here daily
thank u all for your words.
I'll be around here daily
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