Help, I'm a train wreck

[angel77]

Help, I'm a train wreck

Hi Scottishman just wanted to say that I think it was very strong of you to tip the alcohol out. Hope you are ok this week, and goodluck

[paula]

Help, I'm a train wreck

Hi Scottishman,well done for throwing vodka away.That has probably burned your oesophegus, and should improve when you stop drinking. I know how crap you feel, been there so often. Give yourself time.

[scottishman]

Help, I'm a train wreck

thanks all, i still havent slept and im dying to buy a box of beer


I know the drill, been through it all before, but my god, it never gets any easier and part of me thinks, you'll just screw up again, its gonna get you in the end


the pain is a bit less than it was this morning though and im on about a gallon of coffee


yes dave, i do have to work, and its gonna be tough

[patricia]

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Please try and stop - you sound like someone I know (not me) - who said to me "I don't want to die". I care for this person very much. They were desperate to stop and have put up an almighty battle - I feel so sorry for them but so relieved they are not giving up giving up. Me? I'd hoped to report that I was on day 3 again but unfortunately I had a bottle of wine last night - so it is one or two days off and then one or two days on - a bottle of wine each time but my head is done in. I've seen some dreadful things over the years that have happened to people I love - alcohol is insidious - it creeps up on you and it's a long time after its stopped being fun that you become aware of this. Please try . . . . . Px

[FlyAway]

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Good for you! Sorry but your mom had to go to bed last night!

I'm really happy to hear that you poured the vodka out. Can you find L-Glutamine where you live? It will help with your cravings. I'd also change up your routine. If you normally start drinking when you get home from work, find something different to do. Go for a walk, go to the gym, just something different.

[K9Lover]

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Hi Scottishman,
I just wanted to throw my support in here. I agree, you did a good thing by pouring the vodka out. Your body will start to heal once you stop drowning it in alcohol. I know it's not easy to do at first, but it will get easier. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
K9

[scottishman]

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hey all. (and mom) im still awake, been awake 17 hrs lol

didnt buy any booze and may try to sleep till tomorrow soon

life is hard but I want to get my brain back


thanks for all the kind words :l

[Tipplerette]

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I am in awe of people like you Scottishman who can suffer through the withdrawels and keep trying to conquer the beast. You have lots of support here (as usual for all of us) and I feel very happy for you that you are putting your efforts into saving yourself from this disease. All the power and strength to you!!

xo

[K9Lover]

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Hi SM -
Listen to Mom and try to get some sleep! Good job not buying any more booze, it will get easier each time you don't give in. Now get some rest!
K9

[Byrdlady]

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It takes a while to sink in ...I think even if we saw it written in the sky we would ignore it. ALCOHOL IS THE PROBLEM! I am amazed at the meds I am off of since I went AF!! Now I just take a dam vitamin! If you can give yourself 3 days...we'll help you carry on the rest of the way. Get all the AL out of the house and make a policy with yourself of zero tolerance. We all know you can do it, just gotta get your head right. Today is the best day to start!! Byrdie

[FlyAway]

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Now you're in for it. We got Byrdie on your ass! :H

I hope you can get some sleep. I'd like to hear what your plan is when you have a chance. Willpower is not going to be enough.

[Byrdlady]

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Fly!! I was just passing by! Hugs!!! B

[Arial]

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Welcome

Glad to see you here - and hope is what brought you here, so yes, it's still there! Waking sober is so fantastic - you'll be proud after all you have achieved in the last day! It would seem that you're at a crossroads now with two options - you know where one road is leading, but the other is as yet unknown - what you can anticipate, though, is a journey full or potential, hope, opportunity. Keep your eye on that road and your first steps will head in the right direction. 6 months is a great achievement, and you can do it again - and this time you can just keep on going!

I agree that will power alone will only get you so far. Use whatever it takes to help make this a permanent change. Many people here join Al Anon, or if you want something more private - support from your local GP + meds, read the book, even try the hypnotic tapes. Read the 'toolbox' thread on the weekly abstainers forum (top thread) for ideas, develop new routines, try to develop new habits - sport is a great boost to morale and keeps you busy! Lots of great info and great support here, so jump in with both feet - Good luck and look forward to seeing you around...

[scottishman]

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Thanks again folks, I slept for 8 hrs now, im awake at 1 am, but at least I cant buy booze at that time !

i'm sweating like a dirty old man at a fashion show but I can do this

[FlyAway]

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A dirty old man at a fashion show? :H

You're doing great. Keep checking in. We're here if you need help.