I need to detox alone...how?

[binny]

Hi all, thank you for giving of your time to help so many. I am in a rather urgent situation and could realy use some advice from those who may have been here. I am a heavy drinker, recently and daily for years. I have high blood pressure and at the moment pneumonia as well. I have found in the last few days that I am entering detox within 6 hours of a drink or less. I know that I can be vlulderable to the more severe effects and complications. I Must quit! I can't afford to go to a detox center or hospital so I self medicate with a small amount of alcohol every couple of hours. I plan on gradualy reducing this amount over time untill my body becomes less dependant. I don't know if this will work but can't see much alternative at the moment. My husband is absent but I have teen sons that can help. Frankly, I am frightened of what may happen to me physically. Does anyone have informed advice about this type of aproach? Thank you.

[Seacailin]

I can only tell you what I did. I went to the doctor. I had to suck up a $68 charge, but I would have spent that on booze anyway. I got a prescription for Ativan. It is a sedative. I got it at Walmart for 4 dollars for a month's worth. I have never been able to taper off alcohol with alcohol, but that's just me. I hope u feel better soon.

[binny]

Thank you, I went to the doctor at the tune of $250. and got told to enter a rehab center. I wish I could, realy, but that is not possible. I am actually more worried about the serious withdrawl effects. Again, thank you.

[Marshy]

Hi Binny,

Welcome! Have you seen the sticky at the top of this forum about alcohol withdrawal? It has info about possible side effects which you might find useful. I don't have any experience of tapering off alcohol either but hopefully someone will come along who does.

[LookingToGrow]

Binny:
I don't have the answers for you but I do have sometime while my Granddaughter naps to chat with you if you can get to the chat room. Hang in there!

[Cinders]

Binny,

There are a few on this site who did it that way.

Gradually reducing how much, how often. It does work but it is difficult.

You can do it if you really must, though.

Good luck!!
Cindi

[Evie.Lou]

[color="SeaGreen"]I was on a real binge when I deceided to stop this insanity...I got Valium to make me sleepy....I think Valarian.melatonin,chamomile tea and natural sedatives is a better choice.Then I forced my self to start with half the AL(I watered down lite beer with ice)and made myself drink a large glass of ice water in between.LESS AL more and more water....I went with a friend to a outpatient rehab....What a joke and waste of money...I think you would do well to go to a MED clinic and tell them what you aree doing...While there,get yourself some Antabuse[so you must think before you drink....Dr. will not as judgemental as you think.You are reaching out for HELP,after all.Med. Clinic is not as expensive as buying BOOZE or a funeral,which would have happened to me if I could not stop the madness!!!!Please post and let us know how you are doing....I CARE,I REALLY DO !!!!!/COLOR]

[Mike R.]

I did taper off alcohol once successfully, but I stuck to beer while I was doing it. Started out with 4 a day with a few hours between. Then less and less. I remained AF for 4 days. Just don't fool yourself into thinking that you have it under control because you did it. That's what I did. I was wrong. If you're doing it for detox, in an attempt to quit, I wish you all the best and God speed. Don't get frightened if you get the shakes a little. Cause you will. Give it a few hours. You'll still be shaking between beers, but I didn't experience halucinations or anything more sevier than heavy shaking. If you feel you need to start with more than 4, then that's your call. But that's what I did. If you haven't already, I would advise you to go to your family doc and get some blood tests just for your own peace of mind.
God bless and stay strong.
P.S.
Using the chat room helps a lot as well. Keeps your mind off of the booze and get some great first hand advice.

[Cinders]

Binny,

Please keep us posted. I know how scary this is.

I ended up going to a hospital detox to get of this darn drug. It helped a lot but if it had not been an option, I would have weaned down.

I absolutely do know if I had quit cold turkey, I would have seized. That is really dangerous.

However, trying to wean down is hard because once you take the drink, you want more, you WANT MORE. It is difficult.

But, like I said, if you are determined, you can do it.

Please keep us informed. We do all care. Been there done that, Binny.

Love,
Cindi

[Gyco]

hi binny hmmmmmmmmm i got out of a sike hospital in march you sound in dire strates been where u are ,you found a good site, i wish i new of this place last october not tht i would of listened ,you have a good approach keep comin here when you hav an urge if you can moderate thts great a lessr bit at a time is great i guess i dont no if i can moderate ive stopped for 8 months keep comin here and talk i hope this helps and good luck you dont want to go where me and others hav ggonr gyco