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[dirtdanny29]

I wanted to say hi I just joined yesterday and I'm an severe alcoholic that it almost killed me on Christmas. The next day I went to work and I was shaking so bad I couldn't sign my name I work at a casino. They had to send me home almost in an ambulance. It took me three days to recover from dehydration. My wife wanted to leave me but she hung in there. I'm afraid of losing my job now I haven't been back yet. I've been sober for 6 days now and the anxiety is hard to deal with I start to shake and cry. I even have tears in my eyes posting this. I've tried quitting in the past but it just gets harder and harder. I don't want to go back I don't miss the drink I just want help feeling better and coping with everyday life. I want to keep my family and maintain a healthy life. I hope and need help from anybody out there willing to of support an a friend I don't know little thing that could help never went to anyone before Thank You for listening

[JackieClaire]

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:welcome: Dirtdanny,

Hang in there honey.
You've made a huge step today just by coming here and asking for help. We've all walked in your shoes at one time or another.

Please believe me when I say that the anxiety will lessen as each hour goes by.

You're not alone any more. There's a huge community here to support you now.

J x

[mario]

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welcome dirtdanny29, you have taken the first step in trying to deal with your problem,this is a great community with lots of support and good advice,please read as many posts as you can,you can also join in any thread you like but maybe you should try out the starting out thread,hope you keep logging in daily,wishing you the best.

[Lavande]

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Hello Dirtdanny,

Welcome to MWO, I'm glad you found us!
Please be sure to keep yourself well hydrated - lots of water, tea, juice, it really helps!
Eat some good food too, your body needs the nutrients to repair itself.

It's true, the anxiety will lessen as the moments tick by, your emotions will stabilize as well. You've done the best thing you can for yourself & your family. While you are at home download & read the MWO book. It's full of good information you need to help you succeed.

Please feel free to drop in the 'Newbies Nest' for more support.
Wishing you the very best on your journey!

Lav

[Kimberley]

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Hi Danny,
I feel for you - a lot of us have got so bad we have screwed up at work, with our families etc. Your wife sounds great and I hope she will support you as well as you finding some friends and help on this forum.

Over the first week or so, obviously water, water, water -electrolyte drinks are even better. Take B vitamins - thiamine - thats what they give you in detox. And most importantly, please try to be kind and gentle with yourself.

The anxiety is going to get better every day. But you are likely to need professional help if you have got yourself into such a state just trying to cope with life - again, like many of us on here, me included. I would start seeking that out as soon as you can manage it so that you can stay off the booze and start living the life you deserve.

I wish you the best of luck however you decide to do this.

[Sheepish]

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DDanny
Come back and let us know how you are- WHATEVER it is.
It is OK
-Sheep

[time2change]

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Just had to say welcome. Hang in there.

[openheart]

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Welcome, dd29-- stay here, stay with us. Read as much as you can.
Love, Openheart

[dirtdanny29]

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thank you very much I went to work tonight and it was a good night

[Opal]

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Hello Dannny and welcome to MWO. I'm glad things worked out for you workwise. Wish you and your family a great 2010.

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

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Hello Danny I just wanted to say welcome, this can be done if we want it badly enough. I would agree about downloading the book and reading it, then begin to put a plan in place. And keep posting there is a ton of support to be had here.
Keep safe
KTAB

[Anjicia]

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Welcome Danny i've been there too upsetting family and missing work due to hangovers check in here when you can and good luck. I need alot of support too as i have on and off al all last yearso i have to make a better attemp at least for January or as long as i can.

[dirtdanny29]

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thank you for all your support its been 7 days now i feel great. thank you again

[JackieClaire]

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:goodjob: on 7 days, Danny

Onwards and forwards.

J x

[dirtdanny29]

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My family is coming to visit tomorrow and my dad was a bad alcoholic too. he has not had drink 22 years. he's coming for a week he will be big support for me i can't wait it's my friends when they visit that i'm afraid of because we always partied when they came i guess i will cross that bridge when i get there. i've also found that i can't sit long i have to keep doing something and not sitting making excuses that i don't have enough time because i'm to busy fisting it everywhere i going usually two fisted. one thing that i've is that its nice to have money in my pocket and not spend it. its a good start to a new year thanks everyone and i'm here for you too.