ARDriver01 Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Ever since my best friend shot himself, I'll start drinking in a social setting and before I know it, I'm waking up dizzy and sick with hardly any recolection of the later part of the evening. Sometimes I'll have a sip or two of Jack when I'm alone. I learn my lesson every morning and forget it by 6pm.
whichwayisup Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 AD, you've been through ALOT in the past few years...Please get help. Counselling and think about going to AA meetings. Running to booze to make yourself feel better to numb the pain is only going to mess you up even more. Reach out to friends and family too, don't go at this alone. It's OK to ask for help.
Kasan Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 I agree....... AR please go back to your doctor, tell him what you told us, and maybe he can adjust your medications, or suggest/add something else. You are too smart a guy to be going down this path.......
Eve Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Ever since my best friend shot himself, I'll start drinking in a social setting and before I know it, I'm waking up dizzy and sick with hardly any recolection of the later part of the evening. Sometimes I'll have a sip or two of Jack when I'm alone. I learn my lesson every morning and forget it by 6pm. Alcohol is a very powerful anaesthetic and depressant. It sounds as though you are self medicating in order to cope. There are feelings that need to come out and be looked at in the cold light of day. You have entered into a pattern and the thinking within this pattern needs to be explored urgently. I am concerned about you. The damage to the liver can cause various long term health problems that can become terminal. You need to educate yourself about your health in order to facilitate any changes. Even the sleep you are getting at the moment will not be real sleep because of the alcohol. .. You need to stop in order to give the body a break, but mostly you need to give yourself the power to make choices again. I am so sorry for your loss. Please go to see your Doctor and discuss the options open to you. There are medications which will help in the withdrawal stages. Whatever you do, do not stop drinking in one go, this is extrremely dangerous because of the level of tolerance you will have developed. Take care Hun, Regards, Eve xx
quankanne Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 am very sorry to hear of your loss, ard. However, the answer isn't at the bottom of a bottle of booze, and I think that while you may realize this, you might feel powerless right now because you're at an all-time low. could it help to throw your energy into something that gives positive results, like do something that your BF would loved doing? Volunteer work, starting training for a new sport, traveling, etc? That might be a more productive way to work through the grief you're experiencing. Just a thought. second thought: Would he be kicking your *ss right about now about the way you're hurting yourself? That might give you the motivation to break this self-destructive cycle ... hugs, quank
lord alfred douglas Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 I drank two bottles of wine the other night and decided enough was enough, but I also know I cant quit forever so I set a period of time to let my liver heal and get control of it For me I put it at my birthday in June and Im pretty sure thats manageable Maybe you can do the same?
Tony T Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Whether you're an alcoholic or not makes no difference. Alcoholics Anonymous is a great organization which offers group support and all the help you'll need to stop drinking. It costs nothing if you have no money. Go here: http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash
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