Army Thread Monday 12th August

[girly wirly]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

mollyka;1542683 wrote: Look Girly -- I'm guessing since Jackie just posted that she'll have MUCH better advice than me -- she's in the UK so she knows the help that is out there.
I'm not going to bewilder you with facts and suggestions.
However --- forget about suicide and debts and all that shite -- it's all related to alcoholic drinking --- you now need help --- I'm sure there's an outpatient facility you can head to --- RIGHT NOW --- for de-tox etc.
I'm handing you over to Jackie here really --- but RIGHT NOW this has to be dealt with --- no more 'tomorrows' --- no more -- ok???:l

i know you are both right. but rehab is admitting i'm an alcoholic to the world
and that could cost me my precious job.:upset: need to do this an hour at a time.

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

girly wirly;1542682 wrote: i feel very very scared as i cant think of anything other than suicide. i wont do it though because of kids. i have water. the doc cant see me until tomorrow. my major debts are scaring me too. im shaking so bad i can barely pick my water glass up, ive managed to stop myself drinking this morning. ive only just accepted this week that im not a heavy drinker. im an alcoholic. been drinking all day everyday for three weeks solid. i cant remember the last time i actually went to bed.

Can't believe I'm going to say this but I'm going to have to advise you to drink today.

You're in withdrawal and at this point you need alcohol to stop them. Try and drink just a little alcohol at regular intervals.

Ring AA on 0845 769 7555 tell them where you are, leave a number and someone will get back to you.

If the symptoms get worse ring an ambulance.

Hate to sound harsh but this is serious, me lovely.

[Recluse]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

mollyka;1542672 wrote: Mornin Jacks Tabbs Recciebear!!!


Haha --- achully - rarely venture into the booze section of the supermarket -- only if I'm havin the family over or christmas or summat --- but it REALLY ticks me off that the grog is so much cheaper now than it was when I was drinkin ---- coulda got twice as blathered for the money:H
I can't make up my mind whether I want the cost of booze to go up or down molls - depends on the time of day I suppose.

JackieClaire;1542673 wrote: Crikey you get yer post early, Reccy. We're lucky to get ours before 12.

Is the postie still leaving you till last Jackie? Can you not complain?

JackieClaire;1542673 wrote: I remember ordering the book The East Way to Stop Drinking and got a mass of money off coupons for some wine merchants. Duh!!!!

That would be Amazon, I'm guessing? They used to send me wine vouchers with every single order. Seems to have stopped now, thankfully.

[girly wirly]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

no he's at work. he doesnt know how im feeling. but i know hes told his friend that he is very concerned about me.

[Recluse]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

girly wirly;1542675 wrote: ive called the doc for help. i drank 11 cans yesterday, a bottle of wine and then started on the vodka!

Have you tried googling drug and alcohol services in your county girly? That's what I did and then I referred myself to the county drug and alcohol action team. After an initial assessment appointment I had counselling with the option of tapering down with support or going for either inpatient or outpatient detox. It may be that your GP can or will refer you to something similar. Going to see him or her has to be a good start - be completely honest with the doc - that's the only way s/he can help you.

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

girly wirly;1542684 wrote: i know you are both right. but rehab is admitting i'm an alcoholic to the world
and that could cost me my precious job.:upset: need to do this an hour at a time.

Let's get this first they're not going to whip you off to re-hab unless you want to.

Secondly the doctor cannot reveal your notes to anyone without your permission.

Thirdly the job at this moment in time is the least of your worries. You need to get well for yourself and the children you look after.

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

mollyka;1542676 wrote: Tabbers ---- are you off the grog now? You were saying you'd a bad few months?

If you can count 10 hours then yes :upset:

Jeez Girly W I am the last person in a position to offer advice but look after yourself.

[girly wirly]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

whats worrying me is my hubbys mum is in hospital in a bad way, i think me hosplitalising myself will tip him over the edge!

[Recluse]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

girly wirly;1542684 wrote: i know you are both right. but rehab is admitting i'm an alcoholic to the world
and that could cost me my precious job.:upset: need to do this an hour at a time.

I don't know what kind of work you do girly, but I imagine continuing to drink as you have been will cost you your job soon enough anyway, so it's time to adopt a different mindset. Of all the options on the table, time spent in a good rehab would probably be the most helpful thing for you and it would bring the most immediate results. Think on it. I believe you can go to rehab on the NHS. Maybe ask the doc tomorrow?

[girly wirly]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

mollyka;1542700 wrote: If I remember rightly you work in a school Girly yeah? So I'm guessing you are on school holidays --- so this would be a great time to deal with this.
I absolutely LOVED rehab - we don't get it free over here - costs an arm and a leg --- but it was prolly the best 28 days of my life --- honestly!!!

yes school holidays. im so scared/ ashamed. im so selfish. ive been to local counselling before.

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

girly wirly;1542701 wrote: yes school holidays. im so scared/ ashamed. im so selfish. ive been to local counselling before.

Now listen, hinny. They do not mind how many times you try as long as you keep trying.

Just sent you a number, now go ring it.

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

Yep give that number a ring.
Drug and alcohol workers are the nicest people in the world. I know lots of them.

Got to pop out for a couple of hours, but I'll check back to see what they say, Girly.

[girly wirly]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

thankyou! enjoy your day. sorry i cant write more atm im shaking too much. my arms and legs feel really jittery too like as if they are having mini spasms is that normal?

[Recluse]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

girly wirly;1542714 wrote: thankyou! enjoy your day. sorry i cant write more atm im shaking too much. my arms and legs feel really jittery too like as if they are having mini spasms is that normal?

I think so girly. When I had the shakes it wasn't confined to my hands, it was my whole body - similar to if I'd had a bad fright or attack of anxiety. Having said that, keep the phone at hand and have a number ready to ring if you become worried. And don't forget to ring that number Jackie gave you!

[RunningCourage]

Army Thread Monday 12th August

JackieClaire;1542673 wrote:

I remember ordering the book The East Way to Stop Drinking and got a mass of money off coupons for some wine merchants. Duh!!!!

Meditation huh?