Alcohol, hints, tips, advice etc.

[Indaparkside]

Don’t stand outside the amex

 

[malg]

Every night in BAOR!

Then back to the Squadron Bar......then back to the block......

 

[MadchesterCity]

As some contributors to this thread know, at the moment I am presently attempting to detox from alcohol. However, it's not going well this time around. I have not relapsed but am still experiencing episodes of moderate sweating, nausea, and slight tremors on the back of even mild physical exertion, after six days of complete abstention. For example, these symptoms kick-in if I walk more than 200 yards.

Have been like this since Wednesday.

In the past, I have been right as rain after five days, but this time I have plateaued, and I have been left wondering whether it is unusual to have these symptoms persist for so long or whether this is par for the course.

Not looking for specific medical advice here. Will be able to get that first thing tomorrow.

Just thought that anyone reading this who has been through alcohol withdrawal themselves (or is in possession of a better knowledge than I have about what detoxing entails), might have something to say when it comes to how my experience compares to theirs.

How you getting on now mate?

 

[paul]

I'm a functioning alcoholic. I drink everyday. I still manage work because I'm good at what I do. If you've got on a plane with a trent ten strapped to the wing then there's parts in that engine I've signed off.
I gave up last year for six months. That was weird, nobody noticed.
Anyone else a useless alcoholic like me?

Hello,why don't you ask your doctor for help with a home detox. It worked for me 10 years ago and with a lot of help and hard work I'm I'm still clean. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

 

[Two Gun Bob]

Walked from Blackpool to Clevelys today and on route passed many a lost soul drinking themselves into oblivion. On the Promanade opposite Glyne Square a volunteer chap had his arm around a worse for wear young man who was sprawled out over the railings and all he kept repeating was no point.. no point. We watched a while as he spoke calmly with him offering support and snippets of hope.

A sad inditement for whatever reason, be it homelessness lonelyness or just general despair and so nice to see someone out there offering a helping hand. Our goverment could do a whole lot more than they're currently doing to address this problem.

 

[ob]

Caught up with my friend Bryce yesterday, glad to say still sober. I knew it would be tough week as anniversary of his mum dying which he took badly at time

 

[ZenHalfTimeCrock]

How you getting on now mate?

Thanks for asking.

Unfortunately, the answer is 'badly'.

Started drinking again almost immediately after my last post.

The trigger is always the same: chronic ill-health plus post-retirement anhedonia. If I was living in Belgium, I could probably apply to be euthanized. But since that isn't an option here, drinking in a wilfully self-destructive manner is really an attempt at a slow form of suicide. Plus, when I pass out from drinking, when it puts me to sleep, I can't hear the severe tinnitus that is one of the conditions I suffer from as it never features in my dreams.

Eased off yesterday, though (actually just did not feel an urge for alcohol) and so am back with the sweating, tremors, nausea etc.

Still can't figure out why this sweating persisted into the sixth day of detox last time around and whether and how long it is likely to go on for.

Someone upthread did suggest that this was not unusual but I don't understand why it starts to kick-in after I walk more than 200 yards if the alcohol should no longer be in my system after a few days.

Anyway, apologies for this miserable post. Am just venting, really.

 

[MadchesterCity]

Thanks for asking.

Unfortunately, the answer is 'badly'.

Started drinking again almost immediately after my last post.

The trigger is always the same: chronic ill-health plus post-retirement anhedonia. If I was living in Belgium, I could probably apply to be euthanized. But since that isn't an option here, drinking in a wilfully self-destructive manner is really an attempt at a slow form of suicide. Plus, when I pass out from drinking, when it puts me to sleep, I can't hear the severe tinnitus that is one of the conditions I suffer from as it never features in my dreams.

Eased off yesterday, though (actually just did not feel an urge for alcohol) and so am back with the sweating, tremors, nausea etc.

Still can't figure out why this sweating persisted into the sixth day of detox last time around and whether and how long it is likely to go on for.

Someone upthread did suggest that this was not unusual but I don't understand why it starts to kick-in after I walk more than 200 yards if the alcohol should no longer be in my system after a few days.

Anyway, apologies for this miserable post. Am just venting, really.

Sorry to hear that, my Granda suffered from tinnitus (after a bomb exploded near his bike guring the war), he described it as a never ending nuisance. I can't relate to your pain or symptoms but do agree with the other poster about seeking help. The doctor shouldn't accept that alcohol is the solution to your hearing problem and may have another idea. Give it a go, hope your on the mend soon

 

[Pedestrian]

Thanks for asking.

Unfortunately, the answer is 'badly'.

Started drinking again almost immediately after my last post.

The trigger is always the same: chronic ill-health plus post-retirement anhedonia. If I was living in Belgium, I could probably apply to be euthanized. But since that isn't an option here, drinking in a wilfully self-destructive manner is really an attempt at a slow form of suicide. Plus, when I pass out from drinking, when it puts me to sleep, I can't hear the severe tinnitus that is one of the conditions I suffer from as it never features in my dreams.

Eased off yesterday, though (actually just did not feel an urge for alcohol) and so am back with the sweating, tremors, nausea etc.

Still can't figure out why this sweating persisted into the sixth day of detox last time around and whether and how long it is likely to go on for.

Someone upthread did suggest that this was not unusual but I don't understand why it starts to kick-in after I walk more than 200 yards if the alcohol should no longer be in my system after a few days.

Anyway, apologies for this miserable post. Am just venting, really.

The sweating thing happened to me when I stopped. Lasted around 3-4 weeks. Slightest exertion and I’d have a sheen over my forehead and turn bright red. From what I know it’s very common although I’d been drinking quite heavily for 20yrs. I’m off to a match but later I’ll dig out some info on why it happens and DM you it. Keep your chin up.

 

[blue44]

I'm on my 3rd day off of 4 days work today,saturday an holiday and the next 3 days off,before i go back weds for 6 days
drank like a maniac on saturday,6 or 7 or 8 beers,all 5% from 9am before going to the game ,2 pint cans 5% before and after thegame at the ground,2 pints half time

then home for about 4pm.and total oblivion all night

same sunday and today is looking the same now

cant wait for tomorrow,its so hard to stop

 

[Zubrman]

I'm on my 3rd day off of 4 days work today,saturday an holiday and the next 3 days off,before i go back weds for 6 days
drank like a maniac on saturday,6 or 7 or 8 beers,all 5% from 9am before going to the game ,2 pint cans 5% before and after thegame at the ground,2 pints half time

then home for about 4pm.and total oblivion all night

same sunday and today is looking the same now

cant wait for tomorrow,its so hard to stop

Admitting it is a problem is the first step to solving the problem. Talk on here as much as you need, you will get help from many who have been through the same, and worse!

 

[blue44]

Admitting it is a problem is the first step to solving the problem. Talk on here as much as you need, you will get help from many who have been through the same, and worse!

I'm 56
drank endlessly since i was 13-14
i comfort myself the previous 10-15 years with saying i only drink a third of what i drank from being 20 to 35

losing your best mate,doesn't help several years ago

and working in a fucking pandemic in the nhs of late

i'm actually incredibly lucky,with my life and what i have

been through all the councilling and prescription drugs in my late 20's early 30's

still ,alcohol is a constant and always will be

 

[Zubrman]

I'm 56
drank endlessly since i was 13-14
i comfort myself the previous 10-15 years with saying i only drink a third of what i drank from being 20 to 35

losing your best mate,doesn't help several years ago

and working in a fucking pandemic in the nhs of late

i'm actually incredibly lucky,with my life and what i have

been through all the councilling and prescription drugs in my late 20's early 30's

still ,alcohol is a constant and always will be

Alcohol is constant because it's everywhere, advertised on every street, available to buy 24 hours a day in this country and it's relatively cheap too.

It is a great shame it affects us in the way it does, as it takes control and it's sometimes a huge fight to try and stop it.

You have to be strong and don't be afraid of asking for help.

You think that its pull on you is irreversible, but you can win.

 

[blue44]

You think that its pull on you is irreversible, but you can win.

thats my problem
I'm not arsed anymore
im a selfish **** I suppose or resigned to it all
married late at 41
father at 42
I have it all cept money and a well paid job,even though im comfortable compared to a lot
seen city to rise where we are now,when i could never dream of whats happened to us
we are all wired differently i suppose

 

[Zubrman]

thats my problem
I'm not arsed anymore
im a selfish **** I suppose or resigned to it all
married late at 41
father at 42
I have it all cept money and a well paid job,even though im comfortable compared to a lot
seen city to rise where we are now,when i could never dream of whats happened to us
we are all wired differently i suppose

Don't resign to it mate. Your kid is only fourteen, you still have a wife and a job. You could lose any one or all of them.

 

[blue44]

Don't resign to it mate. Your kid is only fourteen, you still have a wife and a job. You could lose any one or all of them.

my wife and son are sorted right now if owt ever happened to me
house paid for via insurance
nhs pension and death in service etc
and my savings
my son is on a mini cruise right now
he couldn't go to city satdi cos of it

i'll shut up
im ok,always have been,alcohol actually brings me to life most days after i start drinking
i welcome it
cheers for the chat
UTB

 

[ZenHalfTimeCrock]

The sweating thing happened to me when I stopped. Lasted around 3-4 weeks. Slightest exertion and I’d have a sheen over my forehead and turn bright red. From what I know it’s very common although I’d been drinking quite heavily for 20yrs. I’m off to a match but later I’ll dig out some info on why it happens and DM you it. Keep your chin up.

Thanks Pedestrian. That’s reassuring and I really would be interested to know why it happens.

Feeling a bit better now and no urge to drink.

 

[BlueMoonday]

Alcohol is constant because it's everywhere, advertised on every street, available to buy 24 hours a day in this country and it's relatively cheap too.

It is a great shame it affects us in the way it does, as it takes control and it's sometimes a huge fight to try and stop it.

You have to be strong and don't be afraid of asking for help.

You think that its pull on you is irreversible, but you can win.

The normalisation of booze in society is also a huge challenge. Casual comments you'd hear (even in the work place) don't help either with such triggers as "it's 5 o'clock somewhere etc".

Empathy and solidarity to those on the thread fighting it.

 

[MadchesterCity]

Booze free weekend?
I'm on antibiotics, so I'll start, none for me!
Did have a delicious bottle of nosecco last night though!

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

I struggled to remember exactly when I last had a drink, so thought I'd check back through my WhatsApp to see when I was last talking bollocks and it was almost a month ago, which I'm pleased with. Got other things going on at the minute which would probably not be helped by alcohol or a hangover, so hoping I will be able to keep this up.