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[network]

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Struggling, but alive.

I am OK. Stopped drinking. I am very sorry that I caused all this chaos here, but I was on the verge of going insane.
I will try to sleep tonight, although it might not be easy. My mind is racing, cannot focus on anything.
Please understand, I really thought I'd go insane.
Once again. Thank you all.

[paulywogg]

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hi network,im glad youre better,you didnt cause chaos everybody was just worried about you ive drank so much i thought i was gonna lose it too,just take care of yourself and keep coming here ok?

[mama bear]

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lots and lots of water. You should probably go see a doc about withdrawals and the anxiety that comes with it

[Nursie]

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Glad you're ok Network. Hang tough. Stay with us. Like mama said, drink lots of water, take hot showers, lemon, sleep, read. Talk to doc if you are feeling jittery. I used xanax to detox and it helped a great deal.

[network]

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Still goint strong.

Still not drinking. This is day 2 for me now, although even on my last day of drinking I did not drink that much. The impeding doom is sometimes too difficult to handle.
Tomorrow is Monday here in Australia and how am I going to face my clients is beyond me. I cannot postpone it any longer. I still don't know how much damaged I have created already. I work in a very specialized area and I have to be focused to be able to solve all the issues that await me.
I am thinking about taking taxi or public transport to see them tomorrow (not sure if i will be able to drive-scared of panic attacks while driving), but honestly even this scares me as I worry I can be sick on a bus. Mind you my clients are about 100km from me.
I have created some havoc at my doctor as well.
The police had to be called as my doctor did not want me to leave his office. I was not violent or anything like that, but the doctor office is next door and police was called and they forced me to get into ambulance.
All this in front of my neighbors. I am even scared to leave my house right now.
At the hospital they got me some medication to calm me down. I fall asleep and after 3h I got discharged.
I will try and go and eat something today (its already 5pm), but i am just scared to leave my house.

No idea what to do. At least zero alcohol for 2 days now.
Thank you for listening. Please do not end up like me.

[Blossoms]

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Do one thing at a time.
And at this stage only do what is essential.



First you need to get something to eat. Self care. If it is too overwhelming to leave the house maybe you could get something delivered.

Do you absolutely have to go see your clients right away? ... Can you call or email?

Are there any that are more important? Deal with them and leave the others for a little later?

It's exhausting and terrifying when it all seems so overwhelming and impossible. Try and break it down into small steps.

And don't forget to look after yourself!!! Eat and drink lots of water... With lemon.

[Glass Half Empty]

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Hi Network
I can't really add to what Blossoms said.

Try not to worry about tomorrow atm, that's still a while away. Just try and take care of yourself for tonight and try and eat, drink lots of water and get some sleep if you can.
:l

[Siren136]

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Hi Network,

I like to say "What other people think of me is none of my business". There are plenty of reasons for an ambulance to be called. If anyone has the nerve to ask you can always say that you were sick, but didn't realize how sick you were.

I agree with the above, too. For the next few days, live in the minute. Don't think about the past or the future. If you must see your clients on Monday, travel with some soothing music - either in your car or on the bus. If you take public transport, bring something to read or do to occupy your mind. Breathe deeply - I literally breathed my way through these last 7 days. It floods the brain with oxygen and helps you think more clearly.

[paulywogg]

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only think of the right now,thinking ahead only causes anxiety good job on no booze for 2 days

[maddiemadison]

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Network are you ok? In aus too pm me if I can help

[network]

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Hi!,
Just a quick check in. I am now over one month AF and doing great. I just want to thank ALL of you for your help. Not sure if I could do it without you.
Everything went well. All clients happy, all problems solved, I was just a little shaky ,scared and absent on Monday. All this is far gone now.
The issue with me is that I can go for 2 or 3 months AF and then I go for MASSIVE binge (and I mean absolutely massive).
I am working on it. My goal now is 6 months AF.
Wish me luck and thank you!

[struggles]

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Great job. I have the same things you do. My mind does not shut down and then I get the anxiety and then I get anxiety over taking the anxiety meds....although don't think twice about sucking down 30 beers a day. You have given me inspiration and I know I can do this. :l

[Doggygirl]

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Good for you Network! One day at a time and all that jazz...

DG

[MonaCat]

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Sending you positive thoughts and love ♥ for your success.