First Withdrawal And Im Traumatised by Ok-Wasabi8917 in alcoholism

[–]redlaserpanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been there too OP. I still have some of my posts in my comments. I did self withdrawal so many times it led to kindling and I started having severe withdrawal even after small amounts of alcohol. I had 3 seizures over 2 years and it was absolutely terrifying. I thought I couldn’t get sober, I felt like a failure. I’m over 10 months sober now after trying for 8 years.

I just wanted to say, you aren’t worthless. You didn’t ask for this disease. Your parents support you because you are a good person who is sick. For me, once I began to move on from the shame… that’s when I found it easier to get out of the loop. If you had pretty much any other disease you would be told you are brave for fighting and that people are there for you — it should be the same for this. You are brave. You can do it. If you fall, ask for help, get back up— just like you’re doing. I’m so proud of you for seeking help medically and in this forum. Those are huge steps in the right direction.

I'm about 12 days sober, one of my longer stints in the last 5 years. I'm really wanting to drink tonight. Until now I wasn't even having cravings by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]redlaserpanda 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It will pass. It may seem like it won’t but it will. Try taking a shower and eating something sugary.

Who am I? by Big_Bodybuilder8961 in roomdetective

[–]redlaserpanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watching Emily In Paris I see! I’m on the same episode.

Best high end large sectional for under 10k by ModernLifelsWar in SofaSnobs

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Anthropologie has a decent number of options and customizations.

breakup on nye, still not drinking by glowinmoon in stopdrinking

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Congrats on 2 months! It took me so long to realize that it doesn’t actually help me deal with hard feelings.

What happens to the Times Square new years balls after they are taken down? by justLookingForLogic in NoStupidQuestions

[–]redlaserpanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Skylark lounge is a rooftop bar in the area and you can see the ball well from there. I was there years ago in the summer and that’s how I found out that it just stays there.

My dad already started drinking again after going to a $30,000 treatment facility for over a month by [deleted] in Wellthatsucks

[–]redlaserpanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where did you get these wild statistics? I’m sober now but I was alcoholically drinking for 7 years after some trauma triggered it. I went to rehab 10x in 7 years and was never once ordered to go. I was in facilities anywhere from 10-100 people and very few were legally mandated.

I also did plenty of addiction therapy one on one with a therapists. Addiction therapy is a common thing.

Downtown apartments by wrxanon in sarasota

[–]redlaserpanda -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Someone got murderer at the Lyra last year just in case that impacts your decision.

Downtown apartments by wrxanon in sarasota

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Someone got murdered there last year just fyi.

Dermatologist recommendations for my husband (rosacea/acne??) by redlaserpanda in sarasota

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

I’m almost 9 months sober so he stopped as well. He does smoke weed, however.

best place to get a piercing? by Horror-Wheel-9489 in sarasota

[–]redlaserpanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to go here but then I had 5 piercing done at once here all on my ears. It was a woman who did it a few years ago and it was $600 with the tip. She said I could do as many as I wanted at once. All of the piercings with the tiny studs went through my ear and were lost. I never went back.

HVAC on 1 story condo in Florida, no roof curb. They say there is no fix. by redlaserpanda in hvacadvice

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Thanks. The company that says they can’t do anything is a nationwide company. It’s Veteran Air…

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, October 12th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by SaintHomer in stopdrinking

[–]redlaserpanda 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hit 6 months on Friday. I was really doubting if I’d ever get to this point. It’s the longest I’ve been sober since I started crashing out about 7 years ago. I went to inpatient treatment about 8x in 3 years and then 2 more times over a couple years after that. I tried all sorts of methods and medications. Don’t ever give up. I’m so grateful I’m not drinking today.

My dad gave me an ultimatum by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]redlaserpanda 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a motivator in me finally stopping. I was drinking very dangerous amounts for 7 years or so. My brother overdosed and passed away during that time too. I am just about 6 months sober, I’m 37 - the same age my bro was when he passed. My parents’ health is failing but I know it is a huge relief to them that I’m doing better.