So sorry to hear your recent experiences Jenny. I am so frustrated for you. You stated previously that you're an American living abroad, can you come back to the State for treatment? I've heard of many other addicts in your area receiving horrible treatment or lack of treatment, it's sad and unacceptable, and very dangerous.
As horrible as it is, if lying to get into the ER doesn't yield results then keep drinking until your appointment. Stopping and starting drinking is dangerous and actually causes worse damage, and withdrawals get worse with each stopping as alcohol (and other GABAergics) cause a kindling effect.
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Please keep us updated and or let us know if you need anything. Try to stay positive - you will get through this.
Tapering in my opinion is bad. I mean I'm an alcoholic so once I start I can't stop so tapering never worked for me.
So sorry guys, for my last email. I'm going to blow a gasket! You guys have been so inspiring and helpful. I venting because I would've prefer detox, meds, medical assistance. And I'm doing this tapering thing, and badly at that! And holy mother! closeau, you're right, it's hell!!! Thanks guys for being there, I'm very grateful. Xxxx
faking the symptoms
I agree. Sometimes we have no choice but to be dishonest to get what we want.
They key is to try , if it fails, try again more aggressively and again, etc
I would have never gotten an rx for benzos , opiates and stims if I didn't lie (told them I was already taking those things, after "fAking the symptoms " trick didn't work as they would just prescribe me garbage medicine like anti depressants lol)
It took me years of going to doctors to figure out what works or not. And same with er, I just bitch and bitch till they give me some morphine now. Much better than shitty tylenol (lol)
Remember to over exaggerate everything. And stay in full acting mode every damn second, never smile, never act like ur fine, etc.
^ while I agree with your assertion and I think your advice was sound, drinking until appointment is not bad advice either. Hardcore alcohol intoxication itself is not that harmful, especially if only for a few days - what is a lot more harmful is serious alcohol (or any GABAergic) withdrawal, so keeping those receptors happy for a few days even if it means drinking alcohol is a better solution than going dry.
It seems that shes been honest to her doctor and yet they turned her away which is ridiculous imo. Now she has no choice but to continue drinking or stop and have a seizure, get to the hospital and hopefully have another seizure in front of the doctor so they take her seriously.there is a method to the madness. Basically you need to do it under the care of a medical professional. Don't lie to your doctors. As skl said they didn't just fall off the turnip truck, and chances are they have dealt with "this type of patient" many times before.
I agree that cold turkey detoxing is dangerous as all get out.
It seems that shes been honest to her doctor and yet they turned her away which is ridiculous imo. Now she has no choice but to continue drinking or stop and have a seizure, get to the hospital and hopefully have another seizure in front of the doctor so they take her seriously.
I watched a documentary on alcohol addiction. The guy died after he entered treatment. Guess they didnt taper him properly