Newbie here!

maria313 · Newbie

Newbie here!

MooMoo · Veteran Member

Maria313... I think just looking up a meeting and going is a great start... Talk to the folks... No harm, no foul... They will listen.... And maybe you will feel they can help..... Like Nike says... Just do it!

maria313 · Newbie

Thank you, I am trying, any words of encouragement are appreciated!

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

Hi Maria, and welcome to our board. Lots of sober women here that can help you. You may want to tell your doctor about your desire to quit, and the extent of your daily drinking. A fifth a day is fairly substantial. That's like drinking a case of beer or a few bottles of wine. Not trying to make you feel bad, just concerned about withdrawals, DTs ect... 48-72 hours is usually the time it takes to get through it, and there are a number of ways to get it done but having someone nearby or some supervised care should be considered. Kudos for making this choice and not waiting till some serious consequences forced the issue. Good luck in your new journey.

Mr_David · MIP Old Timer

Hi Maria,

Welcome to "MIP". I can certainly understand your frustrations dear and why you feel so deflated. I too, had failed miserably at sobering up and probably would have continued drinking, until the consequences turned tragic that is. I spent many sleepless nights with lingering doubts about my drinking, and "Why" my life was taking a turn for the worst. Basically, my decision to quit was centered on some disturbing news I got from my doctor. I got diagnosed with diabetes and was truly concerned about the effects alcohol could be doing to my body. The doctor said I would end up with cirrhosis and liver cancer if I continued to drink. So I decided to get sober, and it's been the best decision I've ever made, bar none.

The fact is this: I knew I had a problem for years, but the idea of giving up drinking was on the same lines as giving up breathing. I simply couldn't envision myself inhabiting a sober lifestyle, and had never been shown a great example of what that even looked like. Anytime I did manage to string some time together, I'd panic and retreat. So, rather than quit or fail, I became resigned to my fate. I just never imagined myself sitting in a hospital with no good news to report. That was the game changer for me Maria, and one that altered my perspective on life ever since.

Please...take the news seriously dear and start the sobering up process today. You're worth saving. Please give "AA" a chance and recovery that much more. They both can produce lasting memories for years to come. Miracles do happen dear, and my prayer is that you'll become the next one, starting today. Don't give up on yourself or recovery programs, and never give up hope. We won't, either should you.

~God bless~

-- Edited by Mr_David on Saturday 3rd of September 2011 11:32:08 PM

gonee · MIP Old Timer

Do not be discouraged, no one among us has been perfect. The point is that we are willing to try. If we are willing then God will help us whatever our circumstances are. This has been my experience. I use the same formula all the time; I admit I am powerless; believe that my Higher Power can find a solution for me; then make a decision and action it as per the 12 steps of AA. The results have always been a success. Once I begin the process, I do what is required & leave the results & time frames to God.
But first as Dean said, go see a physician & get yourself involved in a local AA meeting.

maire rua · Senior Member

Ditto to all above, welcome to the board, I too am a mother and am just coming up to two years sober now, can honestly say I would not exchange all the misery of drinking for what I have now, though it is not perfect.

TwelveSteps · Senior Member

Please see a doctor. A fifth a day is a HUGE amount of alcohol, and withdrawal can be life-threatening -- a doctor will be able to prescribe medication to make your detox much safer.

Congrats on your decision and welcome to the board. I think this is a great forum but face-to-face support is essential -- I highly recommend single-sex meetings as first AA meetings to try. Most AA regions have a 24-hour hotline you can call to find out about meetings in your area, just Google it.

GG

mikef · MIP Old Timer

Yes you most likely will be better with medical detox and then following up with a program and we Obviously recommend AA, as our requirement for membership is only the desire to stop drinking(of which you have expressed)Our program )the book of Alcoholics Anonymous,will allow you to learn about our illness and the solution to be gained by following suggestions and applications into your life.You have nothing to lose and a "new way to live" to gain.Glad you have taken the stop here and we can offer"suggestions" on what has helped us in our steps forward,daily into freedom from active alcohol addiction.Stick around we NEED YOU,as we keep what we have by giving it away........Keep coming back okay!! smile

rrib · Senior Member

I don't know what 'AST/ALT' is but assume if you have some kind of number from a test you are already seeing a doctor who would tell you if there is a need for a medical detox.

It was suggested to me to attend at least 90 meetings during my 1st 90 days. The meetings helped me stay sober. Before the 90 days was over, I was attending more than 1/day because they just made me feel better.

I bought the books (they're cheap) and began reading about the 1st and 2nd steps.

Here's the link to find AA meetings in your area http://www.aa.org/subpage.cfm?page=29 .

You've made a good start. Keep coming back.

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

I believe that AST/ALT are a count of liver enzymes, indicating it's health.