Hello Everyone British Expat Living in Germany starting mission today

[NotHappyHourHappyLife]

HI there, Wildthymes... my name is Patty and I have read your posts and thought I'd introduce myself to you. I have 2 American Friends that live in Hanau and Wiesbaden, and if you are close enough and want to take me up on the offer, I will give you their contact information. One man was my platoon sergeant when I served in Germany- he's fluent in both English and German- he knows the German system and I know that he could help you, without a doubt.

Deep breaths, Wild... I hope you are okay.
I'm not a doctor but I think that detoxing on your own is very difficult.
Keep hydrated- drink as much water as you can tolerate- you mentioned the wonderful teas, too...
I used to love Clausthauler when I lived in Frankfurt back in the 90s.

This is your schedule, your life, your timetable. We are your cyberweb friends, part time Armchair Quarterbacks as they say in America.

I often hear my daughter say she is "fighting" with her boyfriend... and they are "fighting" by text messages. As I tell her, sometimes the tone and true meaning is lost in translation when it is written down, versus spoken face to face. That is a nuance that we need to acknowledge here at MWO, as our filters of culture and life experiences are all so different.

Hugs. :hug: Patty

[Lasha]

WTF is going on, if you don't know about tapering don't but in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WT, Please don't go cold turkey, remember my seizure could have been fatal, stick to your reducing plan and don't try and speed it up.

70% of people going cold turkey have seizures and some don't make it.

Maybe the people who went cold turkey weren't real alcoholics physically and didn't go through the shakes and depression.

Damn it.

[Lasha]

Sheffield steel is what is needed to taper and it's the most effective way to stay sober and WT you have plenty of that fighting spirit.

Going in/out of rehab is for losers and cold turkey is for idiots who don't know what they are talking about.

NUF SAID.

[Mick]

Lasha......I did it cold turkey and believe me pal I aint no idiot!!..you dont know jack about any of us,so really your opinion is based on nothing constructive in the slightest..so lets get back to the main issue

NUFF SAID TOO...end of convo

[treetops]

I didn't want to post on this thread as I think it has got away from the original plea for help. I hope WT, that its easing for you and you also get some much needed help - despite the circumstances of where you are living. Please let us know how you are doing.

But Lasha - I think what you said about rehab is highly offensive. There are many people who may need this option and require intensive supervised care. Rehab can also be an option for some with severe psychiatric issues that they may need to also deal with, but who are not able to get inpatient psych care. I personally have not been to rehab but I recognize that this may be suitable for some who can access this option.

The only losers in all of this should be the alcohol industry. Its pointless to condemn fellow sufferers who are trying to save their lives and their sanity.

[Lasha]

WT's cant go to rehab so don't tell him to go cold turkey is the point that I'm trying to make, sure it gets people off al but not all of them. It's Eloise who should watch what she's saying.

WT please post and tell us how you are doing

[Byrdlady]

WT's cant go to rehab so don't tell him to go cold turkey is the point that I'm trying to make, sure it gets people off al but not all of them. It's Eloise who should watch what she's saying.

WT please post and tell us how you are doing

Reported as rude and threatening. B

[See the Light]

WT- Who knows if you are going to come back here or what your progress has been, but hopefully you are still doing OK if you are checking in. Take care

[NotHappyHourHappyLife]

Wild Thymes... I hope you are doing okay. ?
Patty :hug:

[badger]

haven't heard from you for a while WT - hope you're okay. please check in & let us know how you're doing?

-badger

[MossRose]

I just now read through this thread, and I am reluctant to post. However, I want to lend support on the off chance that WT is still lurking. I realize that things went awry here, but I do know that there is a man in very serious trouble out there, so I feel compelled to reach out.

From my experience, the people on MWO are very loving and kind, so WT, if you are reading this, I am asking you to please take the help that is being offered. You are isolated, and need friends. Don't let grief, loneliness, and Mr Al Cohol make you push us away. A support system is crucial to recovery. Things may get lost in translation, but that's true with all online forums. However, I know that no one here would ever give anything less than sincere advice. It may not be perfect for your situation because we can't walk a mile in your shoes. So, it's the best we can do. With that said...

I am sorry for your loss. We all have the same goal here - to get and stay sober - but we each have to find our own way out. I was able to quit cold turkey. My brother would have died if he had tried the same thing. He needed intensive medical intervention to help him get through withdrawal and it was still a bit tricky. Withdrawal is nothing to mess around with. So I am very familiar with both sides. However, I can't speak to tapering because I have no experience with it. Whichever path you choose, I am sending prayers that it works for you. I hope you will come back and give us an update.

[NotHappyHourHappyLife]

In America, we play a silly game called, "Marco Polo"... often times played in a pool where the person who is "It" closes his eyes, counts underwater and when he/she surfaces, says "MARCO!"? Everyone playing must respond with a "POLO!"- a whisper, a scream, but SOMETHING for the person searching to swim towards. The goal is to not get caught, but if you are caught, the person must guess who was caught.

As my kids grew up, we would play, "Marco Polo" in grocery stores, shopping malls, big crowds, where we are looking for someone we love without screaming their names. Oftentimes, friendly strangers play along and reply with a resounding "POLO!"

So.... Wilde Thymes.... I gently state, at a mere sound louder than a whisper, "Marco?":heartbeat:

I hope you are okay. :hug: Patty

[Lasha]

WT,

Can you please PM me and I'll help you taper off.

It's dangerous to quit when you're drinking at your level so lets talk about this, I had help and If I can reduce/stop anybody can.

[wyldetymes]

WT- Who knows if you are going to come back here or what your progress has been, but hopefully you are still doing OK if you are checking in. Take care

Hello StL
Well Im almost done tomorrow is when I go to zero
thanks for asking - been a journey but almost done :thumbsup:

[wyldetymes]

WT,

Can you please PM me and I'll help you taper off.

It's dangerous to quit when you're drinking at your level so lets talk about this, I had help and If I can reduce/stop anybody can.

Hello Lasha
I needed to be away from the board a bit after my blow out and then I had lots of things to sort out - insurance etc
Anyway I am stopping tomorrow Im down to 2 beers now no point in 1 beer - I took it slow - I couldn't do cold turkey too stresful
thanks
I hope to chat with you whenIm fully sober