Went to the Doctors and we planned my quitting alcohol. Starting Tuesday I will quit and he put me on lorazapam to ease withdrawal. Really looking forward to it. Want my life back. He also wants me to see a shrink for aftercare. Not to thrilled about that. I'm a really private person and have trouble opening up to people I don't know. Also need to chill about all my fears of quitting.
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good job iknowicandoit,im glad you have the support from your doc,keep us postedI have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:
I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
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Excellent CanDo! Sorry I don't always comment. You've been on a progressive march forward....keep stepping out of your comfort zone...baby steps....you'll feel so much better, healthier and stronger which of course leads to bigger steps.
Psalms 119:45
?Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.?
St. Francis of Assisi
I'm not perfect, never will be, but better than I was and not as good as I'm going to be.
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Great job! I am glad you have the help of a doctor...that was the only way I was able to finally quit. I tried too many times to do it alone. Just be careful to not overdo the drinking in anticipation of your quit date...stick close to us, we can help!
K9:heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:
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Really scared about the meds though. Also afraid of failing. Been stressed all day. Can't wait to start though. Should be an adventure I won't forget. Have an old friend who is a nurse and she is part of my support network. Says call her anytime.Comment
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Hi I know,
I've done a valium (diazepam) detox more times than I'd like to admit and it does work. I was absolutely wiped out for the first couple of days. I think I could have won a gold medal for sleeping that first 2 days.
Just make sure that you have plenty of water at hand, get plenty of rest and basically treat yourself like you've got flu. Treat yourself kindly, it will pass and try not to think about failing. You'll be grand.
Give me a PM if you need to.It could be worse, I could be filing.
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This person you are going to see has heard far worse than anything you have to disclose.iknowicandoit;1442135 wrote: Went to the Doctors and we planned my quitting alcohol. Starting Tuesday I will quit and he put me on lorazapam to ease withdrawal. Really looking forward to it. Want my life back. He also wants me to see a shrink for aftercare. Not to thrilled about that. I'm a really private person and have trouble opening up to people I don't know. Also need to chill about all my fears of quitting.
And remember you open up to people you don't know all the time...... Here on MWO.....and look how much it has helped you!
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Once you make the decision you take the steps and the days start adding up. Sobriety is waiting for you!iknowicandoit;1442135 wrote: Went to the Doctors and we planned my quitting alcohol. Starting Tuesday I will quit and he put me on lorazapam to ease withdrawal. Really looking forward to it. Want my life back. He also wants me to see a shrink for aftercare. Not to thrilled about that. I'm a really private person and have trouble opening up to people I don't know. Also need to chill about all my fears of quitting.Sober since Sept. 24th 2012
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Good luck, Candoit. So good to have support from the doctor. XxAF since 2nd Oct 2012
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Don't be afraid of the Doc. He/She should be there to support you and help you work through your issues surrounding your use of alcohol. If you feel that the doc does not support you in your sobriety then consider finding another one. I know mine was UBER supportive and almost GIDDY with excitement for my success. Another cool thing with shrinks is that they have an uncanny way of seeing internal strengths so even if you are only seeing/feeling down in the dumps, the doc can pick up on the good and your strengths, and your internal struggles. Going to the shrink and incorporating the holistic approach of MWO is a comprehensive way of battling a drinking problem. Take it one day at a time. Keep in touch with us here; anything you wish to discuss here is welcome, even if it seems stupid or negative etc. As your name aptly says: You Can Do It!:earth: Tree23Comment
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Thanks everyone for your positive support and comments. An AF life is what I want. No more stressing about running out to the liquier store, or worrying about running out and best of all getting my life back on my terms. It will be great to never have to think about alcohol again. Been reading up on the meds and what to expect. Plus I'll have mponey I'm not spending on a bad habit. Quitting smoking is next.Comment
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Good luck, Icandoit!"One day at a time."Comment
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Doo-doo is wrong. Meds can help if you use them as a tool to help your on your road to sobriety. I use antabuse. It wrks for me.
"Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
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