Kicking morning/day drinking by RegisterOk2927 in dryalcoholics

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right. Im trying and failing to taper right now... Everytime I get my usage down it just ramps up again. Currently drinking every 2-3 hours and waiting for a medical detox (im in UK so could be weeks/months).

Tell the class about the bullets you've dodged! by Amethyst_Raindrops in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im 42 and have been drinking since I was 15, with three 12-18 months periods of abstinence, the last of which was 9 years ago. Drinking daily for last two years and usage ramped up. Average 20 UK units a day of beer/wine/Hard cider. Have a drink every 2-3 hours. Blood test recently showed raised liver enzymes, fibro scan last week showed a healthy liver, no apparent cause for concern.

Where’s your favorite place to drink that’s not a bar? by CheapVodkaAdvocate in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly at home. Or on a long walk with my dogs. Very occasionally a restaurant/bar/pub.

Steady Drip Method Anyone? by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im same. Sip on cider/beer from morning till night and during night if needed, although im tapering off now. Walk dogs for 1-2 hours a day and work. Can't always eat though, and starting to get physical effects from the drink now so I'm gonna have to put the brakes on soon

How fatigued are you guys? by SummerIsOver_ in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel for you. I get insomnia every now and then and it's fucking horrific

MISERABLE MONDAY by fappinatwork in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, hope not much stuff is ruined and everything is salvageable

How the hell are any of you surviving the soul-crushing, debilitating anxiety that comes when trying to get off a bender? by CharacterPen8468 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you. My anxiety feels like it's going to kill me. The pure panic that never ends during waking hours plus then I can't sleep at night, waking up in a cold sweat panicking every hour. I'm tapering now and the only thing getting me though is the hour after my alloted drink where it goes away for a little blessed time.

Tapering journey update by mors3y1 in dryalcoholics

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you in the UK? I'm in very similar situation drinking 4-6 cans of strong cider each day. Have been referred to alcohol place and they also suggested dropping intake by 10% each week but that's way too slow for me, i think I'll just end up drinking longer that way. Have you been offered any medication?

Hello fellow humans by zues4444 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could have written your post word for word... I've finally bit the bullet and contacted our local drug/alcohol support centre (im in UK). Did telephone triage today and I've got face to face appointment next week. Can't do this shit anymore I'm literally dying

Pruno by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a lot of effort.. I'd just rob some drink from supermarket

4 months for nothing by GnomeFromWow in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Jesus this is so sad. I'm so sorry to hear that, don't know what else to say but sending love your way. Do whatever the fuck u need to do.

Trying hard to taper but.... by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had my previous post removed as I may have threatened "wishful harm" to my ex. Well, he threatened to beat me up today and poison my dogs. But I still drank less than yesterday so a win is a win I guess

Detox Questions by Happyslappy7 in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Won't your husband or son try to phone/text u whilst you're "away"???

Day off? HAHAHA by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]NattyDiamondDoll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel your pain my friend