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[down2earth]

Hi All.

The past few days have been so hard. I have wanted to NOT drink everyday since I came back to MWO on Sunday. I have let myself down every time. The W/D on Monday was too much to handle, my feelings of anxiety were so overwhelming!:upset::upset: So, I drank a small amount, then last night, I was right back at it. Tonight I am going to try to take it slow.

I can't quit cold turkey. So, that is my plan right now. Drink a little less every day until I feel confident enough. I know that is probably a s#itty plan...but it's all i got right now.

I know that a lot of you have wonderful advice and kind hearts. I thank you for that.

[Alexs]

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I know what you mean. I can't do it either. I tried to drink less, but it does not work for me. I don't know what to do anymore, because I can't efford rehab.

[Seacailin]

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Is it possible for you to get the help of a doctor for withdrawal? I had to have medical help to detox. I never would have been able to stop.

[down2earth]

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Seacalin,
What is the process from medical detox? How long does it take?

[Seacailin]

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I went to the nearby hospital Emergency Department. They gave me Ativan (Lorazepam) to help me through withdrawal. It really made a huge difference. You can detox at home, just take the medicine.

[down2earth]

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Do I just tell them I am having serious withdrawl symptoms and need it, and they give it to me?

[Seacailin]

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That's what I did. I told them that I was going to go into serious withdrawal. They took my vital signs, had a doctor talk with me and wrote me a script.