Comments on: Alcohol Withdrawal http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/ Bright Eye Counselling - Understanding Your Alcohol Problems Thu, 17 May 2012 15:50:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Paul http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/comment-page-36/#comment-207485 Paul Wed, 16 May 2012 09:22:16 +0000 http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/#comment-207485 Me to Me to

]]> By: tony http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/comment-page-36/#comment-207457 tony Sat, 12 May 2012 16:25:54 +0000 http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/#comment-207457 hi guys, i found this site last november, i have made a good few slip ups since the start of the year, same problem, im sober 3 days now and just getting over another 3 day bender. i go off it 3-4 weeks and think illbe ok having a few drinks and seem to forget i have a serious alcohol problem. i will try again, going back to AA THIS WEEK AND MUST STAY going to meetings which is what i didnt do. i think they were very helpful but i stopped going thinking i would be fine. I am a binge drinker, I end going out for days missing work, violently sick, depressed. please god I want to beat it for ever, NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES. Tony 38 hi guys, i found this site last november, i have made a good few slip ups since the start of the year, same problem, im sober 3 days now and just getting over another 3 day bender. i go off it 3-4 weeks and think illbe ok having a few drinks and seem to forget i have a serious alcohol problem. i will try again, going back to AA THIS WEEK AND MUST STAY going to meetings which is what i didnt do. i think they were very helpful but i stopped going thinking i would be fine. I am a binge drinker, I end going out for days missing work, violently sick, depressed. please god I want to beat it for ever, NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES. Tony 38

]]> By: Iain http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/comment-page-36/#comment-207451 Iain Fri, 11 May 2012 14:09:25 +0000 http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/#comment-207451 You must go to the Doc's ASAP and sort out a blood test. If you have elevated AST enzymes in the region of 200, you'll know permanent damage has been done. The results may well scare you, however, it is only through fear, that you will have the strength and will to cut back and give it up. Once you are past a week or two, you will be free of dependemce, however, it is the social aspect of it that is difficult to keep away from. Just keep away from pubs and the like, remove all alcohol from your home. Drink lime and soda, coffee, tea and lots of water. Give up for 6 months and your liver will repair itself as much as it can, although there may be permanent damage. The elevated enzyme level should drop to about 40 or less for normal function. If it does, then you'll be ok, as long as you keep off the alcohol. It is dependent on how quickly the elevated enzyme level comes down, so if it is still high after 6 months then it would indicate substantial damage. The liver is about 25% bigger than it needs to be and if you are big, you'll probably have a good sized one, so do something now while you have more than a good chance. Once you have that fear, giving up is easier than you think, because you have a reason to and after a while you realise that you didn't actually need it. Getting through the first couple of weeks is where you need the support the most, as you'll feel anxious, vulnerable and scared during this period. My AST level was about 191, which is indicative of chirrosis, it dropped to 127 after giving up for 2 weeks and dropped to 37 after 6 months. I was lucky enough to be able to do something about it, but it was the fear and only the fear that really made me stop. I also had high cholesterol, so had to adjust my diet too and after a while, it was the food that I missed more than the alcohol. I also lost over 2.5 stones and reduced my cholesterol from 6.3 to 4.2 through a low saturated fat diet. Healthy eating is also good for your liver. Get the test done, see what the Doc says and then you can do something about it, otherwise if you continue it may be become too late. The liver is a tough old organ, so I think if you act now, you'll be ok. Even if you have not had permanent damage, the liver may be in bad shape (fatty liver) and so 6 months off will allow it to regenerate. You just then need keep off the alcohol if you are an alcoholic or drink in moderation if you are not. Good luck. You must go to the Doc’s ASAP and sort out a blood test. If you have elevated AST enzymes in the region of 200, you’ll know permanent damage has been done. The results may well scare you, however, it is only through fear, that you will have the strength and will to cut back and give it up. Once you are past a week or two, you will be free of dependemce, however, it is the social aspect of it that is difficult to keep away from. Just keep away from pubs and the like, remove all alcohol from your home. Drink lime and soda, coffee, tea and lots of water. Give up for 6 months and your liver will repair itself as much as it can, although there may be permanent damage. The elevated enzyme level should drop to about 40 or less for normal function. If it does, then you’ll be ok, as long as you keep off the alcohol. It is dependent on how quickly the elevated enzyme level comes down, so if it is still high after 6 months then it would indicate substantial damage. The liver is about 25% bigger than it needs to be and if you are big, you’ll probably have a good sized one, so do something now while you have more than a good chance. Once you have that fear, giving up is easier than you think, because you have a reason to and after a while you realise that you didn’t actually need it. Getting through the first couple of weeks is where you need the support the most, as you’ll feel anxious, vulnerable and scared during this period. My AST level was about 191, which is indicative of chirrosis, it dropped to 127 after giving up for 2 weeks and dropped to 37 after 6 months. I was lucky enough to be able to do something about it, but it was the fear and only the fear that really made me stop. I also had high cholesterol, so had to adjust my diet too and after a while, it was the food that I missed more than the alcohol. I also lost over 2.5 stones and reduced my cholesterol from 6.3 to 4.2 through a low saturated fat diet. Healthy eating is also good for your liver. Get the test done, see what the Doc says and then you can do something about it, otherwise if you continue it may be become too late. The liver is a tough old organ, so I think if you act now, you’ll be ok. Even if you have not had permanent damage, the liver may be in bad shape (fatty liver) and so 6 months off will allow it to regenerate. You just then need keep off the alcohol if you are an alcoholic or drink in moderation if you are not. Good luck.

]]> By: Sasha http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/comment-page-36/#comment-207450 Sasha Fri, 11 May 2012 11:47:27 +0000 http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/#comment-207450 I came across this website as I googled alcohol withdrawal symptoms.....I wen into AA in 2009 and after 3 to 4 years and a broken marriage got sober for 3.5 years, and I excelled, I loved life and qualified as a yoga teacher, i cant explain why, but on vacation in Cape Town in March I picked up a vodka soda, tasted like poison but right from the go ive been hooked again, im drinking a btle of vodka a day and last week i stopped for 5 days and went back to meetings ,,,my sponsor from AA doesnt know i relapsed.....but what terrify s me are the DT.s all of last week i was vomiting, my skin felt on fire, i broke out in sweats constantly and had zero sleep....it got so bad the only option was to drink again....ive experienced sobriety and the amazing change it makes to your life, but as i have been drinking heavily this week im scared if i stop that the DTs will actually kill me....its such a vicious cycle, i guess im writing this as id like to know that im not alone in this... I came across this website as I googled alcohol withdrawal symptoms…..I wen into AA in 2009 and after 3 to 4 years and a broken marriage got sober for 3.5 years, and I excelled, I loved life and qualified as a yoga teacher, i cant explain why, but on vacation in Cape Town in March I picked up a vodka soda, tasted like poison but right from the go ive been hooked again, im drinking a btle of vodka a day and last week i stopped for 5 days and went back to meetings ,,,my sponsor from AA doesnt know i relapsed…..but what terrify s me are the DT.s all of last week i was vomiting, my skin felt on fire, i broke out in sweats constantly and had zero sleep….it got so bad the only option was to drink again….ive experienced sobriety and the amazing change it makes to your life, but as i have been drinking heavily this week im scared if i stop that the DTs will actually kill me….its such a vicious cycle, i guess im writing this as id like to know that im not alone in this…

]]> By: emma http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/comment-page-36/#comment-207446 emma Thu, 10 May 2012 20:59:46 +0000 http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/#comment-207446 hi i too am a single mum and have battled the drink... i did go docters and found them great.. and was sent for counselling at a local alcohol support in my area... it worked wonders and i ended up sorting out alot of issues.. like you i was a busy mum.. lonley at night..the first few days were a litle rough and i was drinking 20 units a night..if you have got past 48 hours for me it got better... this site is great if you use the active forums esp in the evenings too keep your hands busy! dont be scared to get help... but if you really dont trust docters etc use this forum... i now have cut right back and rarly drink...have a job kids are happy if i had carried on drinking god knows were i would have ended up... you have done the hard part posting on here.. hi i too am a single mum and have battled the drink… i did go docters and found them great.. and was sent for counselling at a local alcohol support in my area… it worked wonders and i ended up sorting out alot of issues.. like you i was a busy mum.. lonley at night..the first few days were a litle rough and i was drinking 20 units a night..if you have got past 48 hours for me it got better… this site is great if you use the active forums esp in the evenings too keep your hands busy! dont be scared to get help… but if you really dont trust docters etc use this forum… i now have cut right back and rarly drink…have a job kids are happy if i had carried on drinking god knows were i would have ended up… you have done the hard part posting on here..

]]> By: Dolly http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/comment-page-36/#comment-207416 Dolly Mon, 07 May 2012 17:24:18 +0000 http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/#comment-207416 Sorry, comments not sticking, Sorry, comments not sticking,

]]> By: Dolly http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/comment-page-36/#comment-207415 Dolly Mon, 07 May 2012 17:22:49 +0000 http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/#comment-207415 Drink that water girl, drink that blasted water, make it a point to have x8 250ml glasses, even if it is mixed with what ever floats your boat, but not alcohol!!!then you have some fruit juice, again, whatever, Drink that water girl,
drink that blasted water, make it a point to have x8 250ml glasses, even if it is mixed with what ever floats your boat, but not alcohol!!!then you have some fruit juice, again, whatever,

]]> By: Dolly http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/comment-page-36/#comment-207400 Dolly Sun, 06 May 2012 08:20:03 +0000 http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/#comment-207400 Ramona, Get my email off tobin, it would help me heaps to I cant believe how difficult things have got. Hope you are well and had an excellent Christmas with your family this year. Dolly xox Ramona,
Get my email off tobin, it would help me heaps to I cant believe how difficult things have got. Hope you are well and had an excellent Christmas with your family this year.
Dolly xox

]]> By: yvonne TAYLOR http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/comment-page-36/#comment-207373 yvonne TAYLOR Fri, 04 May 2012 05:10:30 +0000 http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/#comment-207373 HI HOPEFULLY THEIRS SOMEONE THAT can give me some advice ive given up 5 days but relapsed yest im feeling really bad want a drink so badly im sweating anxious am on waiting list for detox but really dont think i will be able to wait the 6 weeks and the headaces so sore that im finding it hard to think HI

HOPEFULLY THEIRS SOMEONE THAT can give me some advice ive given up 5 days but relapsed yest im feeling really bad want a drink so badly im sweating anxious am on waiting list for detox but really dont think i will be able to wait the 6 weeks and the headaces so sore that im finding it hard to think

]]> By: Georginosgirl http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/comment-page-36/#comment-207361 Georginosgirl Wed, 02 May 2012 20:39:17 +0000 http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/#comment-207361 Hi all im a 31 yr old mum of 3 , ive been drinkin bout 8 pint cans of cider a day an brandy at weekends , my lasz drink was gulp of wine tues eve so im nrly 48 hours in , shud i go to tge docs ? I worried social services will be informed but at same time i orried it be dangererous To just stop ? I feel anxious and my heart racin but i feel positive and want to stop for kids,sake ans my health and weight ballooned im not happy and have drank out of low self Esteem and lonelyness (im a single mum ) pld any advice i really appreciate x x x Hi all im a 31 yr old mum of 3 , ive been drinkin bout 8 pint cans of cider a day an brandy at weekends , my lasz drink was gulp of wine tues eve so im nrly 48 hours in , shud i go to tge docs ? I worried social services will be informed but at same time i orried it be dangererous
To just stop ? I feel anxious and my heart racin but i feel positive and want to stop for kids,sake ans my health and weight ballooned im not happy and have drank out of low self
Esteem and lonelyness (im a single mum ) pld any advice i really appreciate x x x

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