I am an alcoholic trying to get sober, I’ve told my family & doctor that I have a problem. My story is so different. I have been a functional alcoholic for about 5 years, my alcohol addiction has gotten worse & worse since the pandemic began (I was 100% an alcoholic before Covid), but I lost control for sure over the last 9 months. I am tapering with my doctor, I’m not lucky enough & don’t have the money for that program. You are inspiring, because I know how hard it is, but I am also angry that only 1 person gets into the program while everyone else like me has to do at home. I pray that my family & doctor don’t give up on me because without them, I have nothing

@jasonsmith4483

3 жыл бұрын

Have you read Allen Carrs book How to control alcohol? It will change your life.

@georgeruellan

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you're in a better place now!

@godisgreat5141

3 жыл бұрын

For what it's worth I believe in you..if it's that bad you should go to rehab..asap

@susannordstrom5065

2 жыл бұрын

A bit of time has gone by now, hope you kicked the booze

@shadygirlxoxo

Жыл бұрын

@GhostLane you are right. I was sober for 5 months before I decided one drink would help me & now I’m right back where I was before. I was sooooo tired during those 5 sober months, I was alive but barely just going through the motions. I was sober at night & not hungover in the morning, but I was also completely detached from life. I could watch Netflix & KZread & force myself to do what little I absolutely had to do (eat, shower, grocery shop, sometimes even get the mail), but I was sober & absolutely broken & sad. Before I drank that first drink after 5 months sober, I told myself, “I was sober on my birthday, & the holidays, I’ve done so good.” I just wanted to reward myself & have a wonderfully productive evening. My psychiatrist explains the art of addiction to me & how my brain plays tricks on me, but as an educated person, I feel like an absolute fool. If I was given the choice between $1 million in cash or sobriety, I’d choose the latter one hundred times over.

Thank you for sharing your story. Alcohol is a serious addiction. People make light of it but it can be very lethal. I’m so happy that you are in Recovery now. Stay strong. Each day, things Will Get Better.

I’m now 30 days sober from heroin and other opiates. I feel for every addict in the world. I know what it’s like and I was a addict myself for 10 years and I’m only 26. I feel lucky to be alive and still have some family that loves me

@thechaddingo2677

4 жыл бұрын

stay strong.

@slatecreations8193

4 жыл бұрын

The Chaddingo thank you!

@karliann1

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you are still doing good

@slatecreations8193

2 жыл бұрын

@@karliann1 going on 3 years sober. Thank you 🙏

@karliann1

2 жыл бұрын

@@slatecreations8193 Woohooo!!! Congrats!!!💞🙏

Nothing is worse then detox, its straight hell.

@SuperJohnMontana

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they certainly brushed over that fact lol.

@MARSBELLA1

9 ай бұрын

Not a helpful comment. If you do it in a safe place its alright. I ve seen the awful demons and the sweating and the panic but when you know thats a symptom you just gotta ride it out. I find the addiction and the dreaded hang anxiety far worse.

@jord6658

9 ай бұрын

@MARSBELLA1 Sorry it's total Hell, pure and complete hell. I, however, never said it isn't worth it, I never said it's not way better with help. I have done both actually. Cold turkey, Unimaginable hallucinations, vomiting every five minutes, I thought i my mind would be forever gone. Sadly but not uncommonly I ended up right where I was once again in a short while. I got help, best decision I ever made or ever will make. It was 1000× better in treatment. My comment isn't there for it to be helpful for you, it's thier because I feel his pain and struggle deeply. It's a wonderful thing to get to feel again. I would do best if I don't kid myself about where I was and what I went through otherwise I will end up in that place again. Nothing worse, it's pure Hell.

I quit 25 years of very heavy drinking 4 years ago. I couldn't handle this "self help" crap, and no one I knew behaved like these always indicate. I tortured myself emotionally, mentally, and sometimes physically., to get through it... ... and I did it cold turkey, I dumped the shit, and never again took another swig. Abruptly. Just said I had enough, one day.

@RonFitCoaching

3 жыл бұрын

I'm at that point. Hope I can do it. So sick.

@COA319

3 жыл бұрын

I'm at this point bro also I'm tired of alcohol

@ciararespect4296

3 жыл бұрын

@@COA319 is the alcohol concealing another problem? Maybe fix that and the other will be easier to beat

Thank you! Love and light!

of course vodka is his drink of choice with that accent! jokes aside congrats man!

@andrewptob

3 жыл бұрын

I thought he might have a French-Canadian accent, but I was also thinking Russian accent as well. Tough to tell. But, anyway, what a great story of recovery!

@txivneebswafflesandshroom

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewptob you are deaf

I survived one handle a day, detox, hospice, 3 months to live. 4 years of horrible sickness and suffering. 6 years later, I'm healthy and sober. I know how you feel my friend.

They can relate. AMEN

God bless you

I pray everyday for my peace of mind...Lost my Brother (29) in 1989. Two years later '91 a brother (35) six months later '92 lost my mom (62) my dad 11 months later '93 (61) 2019 buried two brothers (59) and (71) both buried in the same month. We buried another brother one month later. (70) There is one brother surviving who was a twin. Dec 28 we lost a sister...stage 4 breast cancer there are four of us sisters left. I've lost my home and my daughter and I live with a friend right now, But I thank God for allowing me to remain humble in spite of. I am mentally spent, I'm drinking and trying to face this phase of the Twilight zone with little to no resources. I'm glad I found this 😍❤️🙏 I'm praying for you..I love you with the love of the Lord. We've got this!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@Melusi_Nyathi

9 ай бұрын

Hi Hope you are still holding up ok.

Did you have any peripheral neuropathy from your drinking? If so, how much were you drinking?

I can relate

@Detoxtorehabcenter

3 жыл бұрын

We can imagine! Remember that you have a community here, You can always reach out to us at (866) 578- 74-71

my friend almost died when we were teens when he drank to a BAC of 0.275. how the hell did you survive? about 15 years after that night, he did succumb to the alcohol, choked on his vomit. dead at 32. I dont drink much anymore, and never alone.

@alexrobinson4821

3 жыл бұрын

Tolerance

@energydrink15

3 жыл бұрын

toleranc is a bittttchhhhh some peopele act sober on 0.25

@SuperJohnMontana

3 жыл бұрын

I'm certain I lived in the.300 plus range for many years and I was functional. I was .133 when I went in and hadn't had a drink since the night before. 15 hours after my last drink I still blew .64

@nataliawinston8256

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a 0.76 and was very coherent, I ate went to bed, no hangover. Was dependent on alcohol, not heavy maybe like 4 beers or 3 glasses of wine per day for 2 years so maybe I had some tolerance idk it depends. We Caribbean ppl can drink alottttttt

Unfortunately, alcohol is a much everyday liquid that the consequences of drinking too much can be misunderstood. It's like, well let's go to the pub and have a great time. Do this too often and then you start drinking at home and from there addiction can follow. I would say when it comes to this liquid, take it in moderation!!

@Detoxtorehabcenter

2 жыл бұрын

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@DaveMasters1121

2 жыл бұрын

Lockdowns have not helped. I had to ban myself from drinking alone as it was becoming a habit

Could I get a interview? My story is becoming a heroin addict at 16 years old I'm 22 now, I have a hopefully interesting story

@kayleemadison5066

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a 19 year old female IV heroin/ fentanyl addict. Recovered now. Been using since 16 as well. I'm now on methadone but recently addicted to alcohol

@thatboyhew9300

3 жыл бұрын

I'll interview you

Awesome story, and I'm struggling myself, but I disagree with the 'God' aspect. I'm going to attend some 'Smart Recovery' meetings tomorrow. The appeal is the secular, non-judgmental approach.

@jazzstarish4186

3 жыл бұрын

Where are you from Lucifina?

I didn't t die from alcohol, but now I just talk to myself out loud uncontrollably.🙄

@catherinebutterflyeffect4665

3 жыл бұрын

Hey,how are you doing????

@dodgeballface3663

3 жыл бұрын

I am managing my typical depression and anxiety from alcohol abuse, but thanks for asking. ❤

@otiebeerenburg1813

3 жыл бұрын

@@dodgeballface3663 u still drink?

@dodgeballface3663

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't drank since 2018. My Birthday was in September 2020 and I had this idea to see if I was really an alcoholic by having a drink. Since I craved two days later I am a alcoholic. I drank three different days since then so I guess the answer to your question is yes.😅