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jalapino

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Evening all 🙂

Really tough to talk about this subject....in short I have been drinking to much at home for to long due to stress at work diabetes and other personal things that have been going on in my life etc etc!!

It was a real emotional and tyring 40 Min's with doc and wife...in short I have been told never to drink again....this is something I never thought I would be ever told and feel absolutely alone and so stressed out.

I have been told to take a drug called sertraline and chlordiazepoxide, which I took last night and today it has made feel awful really dizzy tired tense and absolute wired and even more stressed...never had to take these sort of drugs before....not nice at all.

I feel ashamed with my self.....I always used to have anxiety attacks hence why I used to drink but then it got to the point every day and now this :(

Now I have to get used to the life of watching people around me drinking and not being able to....this is one of the hardest points of my life.
 
Ant, I am sorry to hear this, but PLEASE don't be too hard on yourself. I used to feel the same about people smoking - I had been a smoker for 20 years when I finally decided to stop, but gradually that resentment of others who could seemingly smoke (in your case, drink) with impunity disappeared and now I have no desire to partake of a drug that was causing me harm and costing me money.

You've been extremely brave and I know this will keep you focused. Think of the positives in your life. Did the doctor recommend any support groups that might be able to help?
 
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Ant, I am sorry to hear this, but PLEASE don't be too hard on yourself. I used to feel the same about people smoking - I had been a smoker for 20 years when I finally decided to stop, but gradually that resentment of others who could seemingly smoke (in your case, drink) with impunity disappeared and now I have no desire to partake of a drug that was causing me harm and costing me money.

You've been extremely brave and I know this will keep you focused. Think of the positives in your life. Did the doctor recommend any support groups that might be able to help?
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Thankyou alan....I was worried what people would think of me...it is tough admitting you have a problem.

This Saturday me and the wife are going to a walk in centre in Fareham called avlon.
 
jalapino said:
Thankyou alan....I was worried what people would think of me...it is tough admitting you have a problem.

This Saturday me and the wife are going to a walk in centre in Fareham called avlon.
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Well, I know that you are a terrific bloke who's had a lot of heavy stuff to deal with, and lots of unnecessary stress piled on just when you didn't need it. I hope that you find the avlon centre good and helpful 🙂
 
jalapino said:
Thankyou alan....I was worried what people would think of me...it is tough admitting you have a problem.

This Saturday me and the wife are going to a walk in centre in Fareham called avlon.
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They would think you are human . And I think you are very brave !
You are doing the right thing . I hope you can solve your problems.

If its help you , I had to give up smoking and drinking . In the first year it is like a shock , now I don't miss anymore .
 
Sorry to hear this Ant, but it's good news inside the bad I think. You're going to be feeling so much fitter and healthier in a few months' time. 🙂
 
I think you are incredibly strong and brave in admitting that there was a problem and doing something about it. You should be very proud of yourself
 
Well done for being so open Ant.

I have a number of friends who no longer drink, either because they needed or wanted to stop. Absolutely no reason for anyone to think less of them - actually something to be respected and admired!

Hope the effect of the tablets settle down soon.
 
As the others have said well done for being open and honest, it takes a lot of strength to do that. It might take you a lot of will power to do it, I would say you are a strong enough character to do it.
 
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You've taken the biggest step Ant, by admitting there is a problem. Well done. I'm glad to see you have support around you too, that will be a great help.
 
I have read all of your posts and am very touched by your support.......thank you so very much, as I no I have a long journey ahead 🙂
 
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I have read all of your posts and am very touched by your support.......thank you so very much, as I no I have a long journey ahead 🙂
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A long but very worthwhile journey. 🙂 I hope it goes well for you 🙂
 
You are a brave man - keep at it! 🙂
 
You are a special person who can admit to a problem and do something about it, that is really admirable and shows courage and the kind of grit that will get you through. Good luck with it I really hope it goes well. Hopefully things will get easier and you are starting on a new chapter in you life, so lots to look forward to. 🙂
 
Hi Jalapino,

A family member gave up alcohol 20 years ago. He was an alcoholic - drank from when he woke until he passed out most days. He is now as sober as a Judge and hasnt looked back. He regrets his behaviour but do you know what? He has his life back - he can taste food now - he is fit as a fiddle (age 78) - he lifts weights every day - and family members no longer cross the road to hide from his drink-fuelled nonsense!:D

He was deficient in all sorts of vitamins and needed building up - but he made it and he hasnt touched a drop since - and more importantly - he hasnt missed it. His so-called 'friends' or drinking buddies didnt want to know him and none of them lived long enough to see him doing so well - all alcohol induced early deaths.

Look to your wonderful future and thank your GP for saving you - you wont regret it and you will see the world around you is a wonderful place - and you wont wake up with a hangover - what mroe could you want! Well done for taking the first step and long may it continue. I dont know you but you sound a strong character and you will have the will power to do this - the support on here will keep you going.🙂Bev
 
Good for you!

Sertraline on it's own takes a few weeks to get going and see any benefit normally, I think the other one works quicker but am not sure - but anyway, it's one of the things they use to try and combat anxiety attacks and also - alcohol withdrawal symptoms! So it sounds like it's a good choice to me! bearing in mind I'm no expert I mean.

I should imagine you have the bare minimum prescription of 28 days worth and not put on Repeat - and strict instructions to come back and see him again before then to report on progress. Which again, is standard procedure with any of these types of drugs. I know my episode of taking what I always referred to as 'Mind-Altering Drugs' as if it were LSD or something LOL - was never ever on more than up to 3 months worth on repeat, thus ensuring I had to see a doctor very regularly.

It was a PITA, but it is good that they don't just prescribe and abandon you like you used to hear about all the time.

Very good luck tomorrow and for the future - and do please, keep talking to Mrs J.
 
you are very brave and to admit you have a problem show what a strong charcter you are.

Don't look at it as a long road ahead just take one day at a time. Good luck 🙂
 
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