Hi. I'm a late 30's housewife, no kids. I starting drinking heavily (10/12 a day-I weigh 120) about 10 years ago for absolutely no reason at all, except I could. It may have been because I had insomnia, but that's a chicken and egg thing. I was disturbed my behavior, and checked into a rehab facility where I was mistreated. I was released the next day. Aside from Psychiatrists, dentists, and eye doctors, I am terrified of doctors and have not had a full exam in 8 years, as I seem healthy and haven't turned yellow yet. But the blood pressure cuff at the psych office (minor depression), indicates my BP runs moderately high.
I'm starting my own kind of at home rehab today by tapering. I've been stripped of cash and cards while unsupervised, and have been left with 8 units of vodka. And plenty of new magazines and books, my husband's not a monster, he's quite wonderful. My goal is to taper, we will both abstain for several months, and, possibly be able to enjoy a drink on a night out in the future. Also to have so my husband can keep a 6 pack of his favorite craft beers around, as they're not really my thing.
Since I've remained functional, and have not fallen ill otherwise during this time, I'm optimistic. But I'm scared, and a little prone to anxiety. I hope to gain support here, and get to know people well enough to offer it as well. I'm a fairly cheerful person, and hope we can all get through this. :thanks: for listening.
I'm starting my own kind of at home rehab today by tapering. I've been stripped of cash and cards while unsupervised, and have been left with 8 units of vodka. And plenty of new magazines and books, my husband's not a monster, he's quite wonderful. My goal is to taper, we will both abstain for several months, and, possibly be able to enjoy a drink on a night out in the future. Also to have so my husband can keep a 6 pack of his favorite craft beers around, as they're not really my thing.
Since I've remained functional, and have not fallen ill otherwise during this time, I'm optimistic. But I'm scared, and a little prone to anxiety. I hope to gain support here, and get to know people well enough to offer it as well. I'm a fairly cheerful person, and hope we can all get through this. :thanks: for listening.
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