So I've been a daily drinker forth past few years only to see the amount increase over time. I have had side effects I just considered a minor hang over. After a binge last weekend, the hangover symptoms became full blown withdrawl symptoms. For the past week I have been able to go four hours without a drink. Well my body finally gave out yesterday when I found myself face first in my yard. A called for help and went to my Dr and got a plan for my detox. I am scared shitless but we'll see where this leaads. Any advice.
yes, do what your Dr tells you and call the AA hotline, they will send some sober drunks to come talk to you.
AA and God have a few things in common, they only help those who help themselves ie; take concrete and palpable actions, such as start attending meetings and follow the suggestions such as 90 meetings in 90 days, get a sponsor and work the steps, and what AA and God have to offer their millions of adherents is also similar
miracles
literally, in AA miracles are commonplace, and I don't just mean "golly I quit drinking, it's a miracle!!!!. I mean miraculous stuff happens in our lives
by the way, if I sound evangalistic, it's based on reality, I don't believe in a deity, aka "God" to most people, my bias is based on decades of personally witnessing these miracles and having a few myself
In my experience the "WOW" (window of opportunity and willingness) is only open for a limited time, if we don't act promptly when it opens it may never open again, seen a lot of guys die too, and even more stay alive and wish they were dead when they failed to act during that limited time frame
good luck, let us know how it works out for you, we really do care
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Hi Welcome. Lucky for you that you were willing to work with a Dr. on Detox. I lied to the medical folks I visited until after I stayed sober for awhile through AA. Detoxing after daily drinking can be scary and painful and life-threatening in severe cases.
When I came to, I finally recognized my inability to control how much or when I would drink, but could not imagine life with out it. I tried to get some sober time in on my own and couldn't manage more than a couple of days, and those were nail biting days to say the least. Through the program of AA, which I have come to love, I have a sober life and as I was promised, it's way more fun and not nearly as painful with out the drinking.
Best Wishes, Hope you keep coming back here to share how it's going for you,
Welcome aubstucker... It is good to hear you're alive and well.
I too, felt hopeless and helpless for many years myself, not resolving to fix the brokenness that lied within. My best guess as to why, had more to do with my inabilities, above all else. The progression, was a dreadful reminder of how unfortunate I'd become, and got to a point where "not drinking" was no longer an option. Basically, I would take a drink, and then the drink would eventually consume me; hook, line and sinker. However, that was then and this is now. I've been able to maintain some level of quality sobriety over the last 10+ years -by God's grace and "AA",and I hope the same can be said of you, ODAAT.
Remember, "The pains of drinking have to come before sobriety and emotional turmoil before serenity". How true...I hope you find rest for your weary soul, my friend, and are able to start the sobering up process which can stand the test of time.
Find a group that can help you maintain a comfort level, my friend, and keep plugging along. Remember...you're worth it.
~God Bless~
-- Edited by Mr_David on Friday 2nd of September 2011 02:46:57 AM
In my experience the "WOW" (window of opportunity and willingness) is only open for a limited time, if we don't act promptly when it opens it may never open again, seen a lot of guys die too, and even more stay alive and wish they were dead when they failed to act during that limited time frame
good luck, let us know how it works out for you, we really do care
In my experience, 30+ years, this is absolutely true. There is no time to waste! Detox, then AA.
The scared feeling is normal. It will lessen and you will feel better minute by minute, hour by hour, and then ideally you will live a sober life a day at a time like all of us. It is alien to think about being sober in the beginning. I thought anyone who had over 90 days sober was like a god or something. You can do this. The way has been paved for you by many many alcoholics who have already gotten sober through AA. Detox is painful, but a wonderful sober life (a true gift) is waiting for you. The solution is in AA. All you have to do is what the people there tell you and don't over complicate things too much.
In support,
Mark
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