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    #1

    Hello Everyone

    This is my first post.

    I have tried to give up alcohol many times on my own with no success. I recently got drunk and overdosed with two Ativan and twelve Paroxetine. It didn't kill me, I was just sick for a few days. With the help of a friend I realised I need proper help.

    So I made an appointment with a doctor and this was a major step for me. The doctor wanted to refer me as an inpatient, but my circumstances don't suit that. I told her I wanted to detox at home, so she gave me 90 Ativan tablets.

    She said these tablets would stop any withdrawal symptoms. She also told me if I took them all I wouldn't wake up, so she needed to know I was "safe"... and I said I was.

    I'm supposed to take the Ativan three times a day, and did so for the first day. But the second day, I took the first Ativan and then drank myself silly for the night. And that's when the temptation to OD on the rest of the Ativan set in.

    I had the help of a friend online that kept me talking long enough to just fall asleep without taking any more Ativan.

    Now I'm here again, I had Ativan in the morning and again I'm drinking this evening.

    Right now I don't want to take an overdose, but I'm afraid of myself because I know if I get into the wrong mindset, that is exactly what I will do.

    I don't know how to get the right help I need. I don't know what to ask for.

    I went to the doctor in the belief I was taking a major step in the right direction... but instead it could have killed me.

    I currently drink upwards of 70 units a week.

    Any suggestions?
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    Hello Everyone

    smee

    welcome! you have come to the right place. nobody here will judge you as we are all here for a reason, we all have trouble with alcohol. the people here are very supportive, i urge you to stick around, do some reading and posting, it will lift your spirits and inspire you.

    i don't think your gp should have given you the ativan. i urge you to go back and see he and inform her of your mindset honey.

    check this thread

    https://www.mywayout.org/community/f7...wal-13412.html

    don't do anything silly. by stumbling across this sit you have stumbled across like minded friend from all over the world who will offer you a barrage of support or give you a kick up the ass when you need it!

    much love, stick around and more importantly get your ass to a gp

    much love

    GW XX


    (uk)
    The mind will intellectualize it, the heart will emotionalize it, yet the gut never lies.

    https://www.mywayout.org/community/f9/girly-wirly-s-toolbox-2-45452.html

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      #3
      Hello Everyone

      smee,
      welcome.
      How many ativan have you taken today and how much have you had to drink.

      Not to put to finer point on it, this is an extremely dangerous combination. Can you ring a medical help line now?

      Please take care.

      J x
      :l
      It could be worse, I could be filing.
      AF since 7/7/2009

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        #4
        Hello Everyone

        I've only had one Ativan and maybe ten beers or so...

        My fear is that as I keep drinking the temptation to OD gets bigger.

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          #5
          Hello Everyone

          smee, i think you should ring emergency services honey x
          The mind will intellectualize it, the heart will emotionalize it, yet the gut never lies.

          https://www.mywayout.org/community/f9/girly-wirly-s-toolbox-2-45452.html

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            #6
            Hello Everyone

            Smee I dont know where you are in the world so I cant advise on who you should ring but you should speak to a professional if you are feeling this way. But firstly please flush the tablets down the toilet right now and come back here and talk to us.
            Ethanol is a toxic chemical, why would I drink it?

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              #7
              Hello Everyone

              Smee,
              Which country are you in?
              It could be worse, I could be filing.
              AF since 7/7/2009

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                #8
                Hello Everyone

                New Zealand

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                  #9
                  Hello Everyone

                  Smee here is a phone line in New Zealand where they can help 0800 376 633

                  and another a web link New Zealand Suicide Hotlines - Suicide.org! New Zealand Suicide Hotlines, New Zealand Suicide Hotlines, New Zealand Suicide Hotlines, New Zealand Suicide Hotlines!

                  Please call them and have a chat about how you are feeling.
                  Ethanol is a toxic chemical, why would I drink it?

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                    #10
                    Hello Everyone

                    thanks KTAB
                    The mind will intellectualize it, the heart will emotionalize it, yet the gut never lies.

                    https://www.mywayout.org/community/f9/girly-wirly-s-toolbox-2-45452.html

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                      #11
                      Hello Everyone

                      Smee how are you doing?
                      Ethanol is a toxic chemical, why would I drink it?

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                        #12
                        Hello Everyone

                        KTAB;842311 wrote: Smee how are you doing?
                        hi smee and welcome,how you getting on,let us know, there is a great community here,your certainly not alone


                        :congratulatory: Clean & Sober since 13/01/2009 :congratulatory:

                        Until one is committed there is always hesitant thoughts.
                        I know enough to know that I don't know enough.

                        This signature has been typed in front of a live studio audience.

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                          #13
                          Hello Everyone

                          I'll just take a few and go to sleep and start again tomorrow.

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                            #14
                            Hello Everyone

                            Alcohol is a depressant, the more we drink the more down we feel. Suggest you dont take any tablets, but sleep is a good idea. Come back here tomorrow and post. This is a great place with lots of support and we have all struggled with alcohol.
                            Keep safe
                            KTAB
                            Ethanol is a toxic chemical, why would I drink it?

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                              #15
                              Hello Everyone

                              took three tablets... more is tempting... I don't know what to do about that

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