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Hi I just wanted to post on here that I am new to this site and came on here for health issues oh and if anyone can help me on that please do lol
I am a recovering alcoholic for 112 days. It was not a easy road to get to the point I am at.
I have had two tries at sobriety the first one was due to getting admitted into the hospital for acute pancreatitis. Looking back I knew I was not ready to be sober but it was a stepping stone. I dont know what possesed me to start drinking again back then and I while I was on anabuse I could of gotten really sick (but didnt) I guess I wanted to see if I was special and see if it worked I dont know.
The hardest part for me the first time was drinking with other people doing things sober. OMG what in the world is there to do that does not involve drinking it is everywhere right :) I just could not resist my 3 long islands at lunch any longer. At first I was what I considered a casual drinker but for alcoholics is there really such a thing.
What not to long I was back to where I was and where I did not want to be physicaly and menataly addicted again.
Then one day something hit no last April and I called my dr while I was drunk you know when all of your greatest ideas and thoughts come lol well anyways that was a good descision for once. I want to the ER and said I had a stomach ache and that I wanted to detox. So I spent one night so the can observe me in the hospital then they transfered me the mental heatlh floor to finish my detox. When I first started this my thoughts were I just need to get through detox and I will be good to go. Luckily a man came to my bedside and said look you are going to die if you keep this up and for once I realized it was true before I thought I was invincible. I went to a 29 day treatment program (thought holy cow that is forever) Time flew while I was there and it was what I needed to start the long journey.
I am not saying anyone should do anything everyone is diffrent and has diffrent stories I am just sharing some of mine with you.
I also want to note when detoxing you should really consult with your phyician because as I learned that alochol is one of the few withdraws you can die from,
Sorry I know my spelling ***** lol
I am a recovering alcoholic for 112 days. It was not a easy road to get to the point I am at.
I have had two tries at sobriety the first one was due to getting admitted into the hospital for acute pancreatitis. Looking back I knew I was not ready to be sober but it was a stepping stone. I dont know what possesed me to start drinking again back then and I while I was on anabuse I could of gotten really sick (but didnt) I guess I wanted to see if I was special and see if it worked I dont know.
The hardest part for me the first time was drinking with other people doing things sober. OMG what in the world is there to do that does not involve drinking it is everywhere right :) I just could not resist my 3 long islands at lunch any longer. At first I was what I considered a casual drinker but for alcoholics is there really such a thing.
What not to long I was back to where I was and where I did not want to be physicaly and menataly addicted again.
Then one day something hit no last April and I called my dr while I was drunk you know when all of your greatest ideas and thoughts come lol well anyways that was a good descision for once. I want to the ER and said I had a stomach ache and that I wanted to detox. So I spent one night so the can observe me in the hospital then they transfered me the mental heatlh floor to finish my detox. When I first started this my thoughts were I just need to get through detox and I will be good to go. Luckily a man came to my bedside and said look you are going to die if you keep this up and for once I realized it was true before I thought I was invincible. I went to a 29 day treatment program (thought holy cow that is forever) Time flew while I was there and it was what I needed to start the long journey.
I am not saying anyone should do anything everyone is diffrent and has diffrent stories I am just sharing some of mine with you.
I also want to note when detoxing you should really consult with your phyician because as I learned that alochol is one of the few withdraws you can die from,
Sorry I know my spelling ***** lol
Welcome! Congrats on 112 days. It's not easy. Trust me, I know.
You'll find some very helpful, very supportive people on here to help you out. If you ever want to talk or just be heard we are here. Welcome!
You'll find some very helpful, very supportive people on here to help you out. If you ever want to talk or just be heard we are here. Welcome!
Welcome to Medhelp and thank you for sharing! I know what you mean by "trying to drink again to see if you're special". I tried that route too many times, and it always ended the same way. At some point, we all realize we're not so "special" or invincible.
Hi,nice to meet you and welcome to the community,I am 348 days into my recovery,I quit alcohol and codeine C/T,it was the only way I could do it,I was damaging my liver.Now it has repaired itself,I woke up in time.
Take Care
Denise
Take Care
Denise
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