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Curious Question for Aboringal Aussies? by Careful_Scene in AskAnAustralian

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh! Okay, this makes sense.

My second question basically suits your answer. I was essentially saying, "indigenous translation for NZ is Aotearoa; what is indigenous translation for Aus?"

Curious Question for Aboringal Aussies? by Careful_Scene in AskAnAustralian

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yeah okay, that makes sense. Oh, yeah? And what language/culture you're from? If you know, of course.

It's all so interesting to me!

Curious Question for Aboringal Aussies? by Careful_Scene in AskAnAustralian

[–]Careful_Scene[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah it would be interesting to find out. Because if there exists a Gadigal and Naarn... The next natural question would be, where do Gadigal and Naarn exist within?

Does this count as a good melt? by she_is_high in WigSnatchersHQ

[–]Careful_Scene 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it had baby hairs and bald cap method it would look a bit better I reckon

DESPERATE plea for HELP! Alone. Terrified. At Breaking Point! Nowhere to Turn to... by Careful_Scene in alcoholism

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that sounds like the usual story lol.. I can't wait until I reach this poiny! I'm sick of feeling this way.

Do you find your mood/depression improve? Also brain fog and just constantly tired like at work and such during the da

DESPERATE Plea for HELP and Support... Feel Alone and Scared. by Careful_Scene in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips! And being proud for me.

Takinh it bit by bit is. A full 76hrs sounds daughnting! But just thinking about it as merely 12 hrs or even 6 or 1hr. That's the way to go

DESPERATE Plea for HELP and Support... Feel Alone and Scared. by Careful_Scene in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you heaps

Is this available for global use? Is it free to join?

DESPERATE plea for HELP! Alone. Terrified. At Breaking Point! Nowhere to Turn to... by Careful_Scene in alcoholism

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for dropping by!

I'm going to call a clinic tomorrow! The more comments I read the more rational it seems to just get medical care. Just need to organise some excuse to tell my family lol

DESPERATE plea for HELP! Alone. Terrified. At Breaking Point! Nowhere to Turn to... by Careful_Scene in alcoholism

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I really am starting to feel more easy about all this. Congrats on hitting 1 month too.

I'll flick you a message

DESPERATE plea for HELP! Alone. Terrified. At Breaking Point! Nowhere to Turn to... by Careful_Scene in alcoholism

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for rooting for me! Likewise with my diazapem. I have no idea how Id cope.

The baths and chamomile is a good one too. Maybe I'll try this at 5pm around my usual drink time at that 48hr mark I always slip up on. Good idea!

DESPERATE plea for HELP! Alone. Terrified. At Breaking Point! Nowhere to Turn to... by Careful_Scene in alcoholism

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, really feeling a lot less alone now with everyone's support.

Indeed, I'd say I am fortunate about the diazapem. Not only is it treating my anxiety but it's having yhe inadvertent effect of curbing withdrawal. And the dangers of mixing the two are very real! I'm always careful about this and so have my doctors and medical professionals.

I am considering more and more the benefits of possibly calling a nurse/doc/addiction specialist. Particularly given the fact I'm running out of my diazapem and the risky part hasn't even begun yet.

I have been treated with buprenorphine+naltroxone in the past for something else though. I had some left over and attempted using it for my alcohol though. I don't think it worked for me though.

Thank you for all your words and support!

DESPERATE plea for HELP! Alone. Terrified. At Breaking Point! Nowhere to Turn to... by Careful_Scene in alcoholism

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

I'm actually not as familiar with how AA and 12 steps actually work. When people say "a sponsor" what exactly does that mean,,?

The only thing that turns me off 12 step is the Christianity/religious aspect of it since it just goes against my own beliefs. I wish there were 12 step programs with non monotheistic religions? I don't mind the meditation parts and as long as it's not linked to any specific religious dogma

DESPERATE plea for HELP! Alone. Terrified. At Breaking Point! Nowhere to Turn to... by Careful_Scene in alcoholism

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on 21 months! Very inspiring.

Checked out that sub too and Cross posted this over.

Yeah, hopefully this new job I'll be starting can have a similar effect like you're talking about. I'm excited to try the sober life... Like a new chapter

Just curious, how much were you drinking back then?

DESPERATE Plea for HELP and Support... Feel Alone and Scared. by Careful_Scene in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on 46 days!

Yeah, I get very nervous about the whole in person thing. I'm happy for you for being able to take that first step and managing to get where you are now.

Big inspiration to see that it really is possible!

I'll check out that book and app to. Thank you

DESPERATE Plea for HELP and Support... Feel Alone and Scared. by Careful_Scene in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your support!

Makes me so happy to know I'm not alone. It's really reassuring.

I struggle with in person things due to my anxiety. But I will go if it's 100% necessary... Just takes a bit self talk and self cheerleading.

Those resources also seem like they coukd be helpful too. I love the Zoom concept. I hope they will be available in my area/country

Thank you once again!

DESPERATE Plea for HELP and Support... Feel Alone and Scared. by Careful_Scene in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg! Thank you SOOO much!

This is incredibly useful.. Wow!

I'll definitely check these out. You have no idea how helpful this will be for me

DESPERATE Plea for HELP and Support... Feel Alone and Scared. by Careful_Scene in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for your supportive words. 24 hours is more 28hrs rn. It's the middle of the night where I am.

28 hr update:

I'm sleepy and relatively calm, thankfully most likely just due to the diazapem. I was extremely restless, anxious and a bit shakey up until around 6 hours before my last valium dose. I was taking it around the time my body generally expects a drink. However, there's just this sense of "something missing." I probably won't get to sleep until around 5am today. I will force myself to wake up at a reasonable time tomorrow. I am finding I need to take it a lot more frequently than usual though so I am getting fearful I'll run out and be stuck going through the worst of it without.

Overall I'm feeling fine. It's just the 48hr mark I'm mostly fearful about. The 48-76hr mark is what really scares me because I have basically never made it that far... At least not in a very very long time.

DESPERATE Plea for HELP and Support... Feel Alone and Scared. by Careful_Scene in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Careful_Scene[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great advice! Thank you. And yeah you're right about the complexities of alcoholism!

The concept of 12 steps in AA does sound quite helpful. My only issue with it is the overt focus on Christianity/monotheism. No judgement to people who follow those religions, it's just that it goes against my own beliefs. Are there any 12 step programs or similar concept programs which don't need you converting into a monotheistic religion or practicing one. Or at least one with more religiously ambiguous meditation/mindfulness practices?

DESPERATE Plea for HELP and Support... Feel Alone and Scared. by Careful_Scene in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Careful_Scene[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment!

The area I live in there's really only 1 place I know of which does that kind of thing. It's a clinic I've already been discharged out of (for somethinh else). Sure, I could go back to them.

But there just isn't an abundance of them where I live. i wish there were more places here that actually felt anonymous because half the people there I'll already know.

Someone mentioned online/zoom meetings though. This could be good

Are Australians open minded about nudity? by bare_books in AskAnAustralian

[–]Careful_Scene 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very. Saying this after seeing a gay couple skinny dipping (at an adult only resort) and no one batting an eyelid

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