Need some help today

[2ndTimeAnn]

Hello my name is Ann, I have been on this forum since is began. I am an alcoholic. I missed work today and yesterday. I am trying not to drink today so get to the doc later. I am very depressed and anxious.

[abcowboy]

back to MWO @2ndTimeAnn! This is a great place to find help and support for many issues, one of them being alcohol. Now that you're back, don’t be stranger, visit everyday, read and post on whatever thread you’d like, you’ll be welcomed by all the members here! A great place to start is the Newbie’s Nest, but depending on what you’re looking for, post where ever you feel comfortable. If you have any questions about our community, don’t be afraid to ask!

Maybe start by getting rid of all the booze in your place, then spend the day reading here until your Dr's appointment. As much as it sounds like a clique, it really does only take one day at a time! Yesterday is gone, don't worry about tomorrow, just get through today without drinking...

abcowboy (Bruce)

[JackieM]

Hi Ann-

You are making the right choice in seeing a doctor. Hopefully he or she can give you some options to manage your anxiety. I know from personal experience how debilitating anxiety can be. I picked up a drink all too often to calm myself only to feel 10 times worse when the alcohol wore off.
Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Everyone here has struggled with alcohol and its damaging effects.
Keep posting and keep reading. There is much wisdom here.
Take care.
JackieM

[2ndTimeAnn]

thanks Bruce and Jackie, made an appointment to see the addiction councillor next week, get started there. I appreciate the feedback!!

[JackieM]

How are you doing today Ann?

[Neo]

When I first started I got a full blood test to find out if anything was wrong. I have 1 every year now. I also know anything over and even punching 10 cans of beer will make me anxious and get that loser retard thing you do when your sobering up at 3am in the morning . I need Valium over 10 cans of beer or I get extremely worried something is going to happen to me. I'm lucky I haven't touched spirits for a few years as I remember those hard hangovers .Last time I drank spirits was Chrissy 2012 and I ended up down at the hospital and haven't touched it since. I think it was the first time I ever had valium too. Getting a good diet and proper supps has helped . The rest now is up to me

[empyr3al]

Are you still around?