Hello. I'm new here. My name is Sarah, and I'm an alcoholic. I tried going to AA multiple times, but I'm just not a religious person. I just can't bring myself to find recovery in something that I don't entirely agree with. When I want to drink, I don't pray. I don't call sponsors. I go to the liquor store and buy a half-pint of Evan Williams and drink the entire thing in 45 minutes. I have an appointment set up with an addiction counselor who promised that he would not send me to a facility. I know I need help, but at this point, I only have one question: I've been drinking a 1/2 pint of whiskey every day for 2 weeks, and before that I drank half that amount for many months. I just had a friend who died from a seizure caused from alcohol withdrawal. With the amount that I drink, is it possible that I could have a seizure if I quit cold-turkey, too? I'm 28 years old, weigh 123 pounds, and am 5'6". Is there someone out there that can answer my questions?
You should definately seek medical advice - as you may need to look at a medically supervised detox. We are not doctor's so best to seek help from professionals.
We can offer support. AA is not religious, its spiritual - huge difference. When you're really ready to admit defeat, help is available.
Idgie
We can offer support. AA is not religious, its spiritual - huge difference. When you're really ready to admit defeat, help is available.
Idgie
I live in Arkansas, which is in the Bible Belt. Of course every AA meeting is religious.
Hi Sarah, sorry to say, we are not medical doctors. Logical thing would be to taper off or go to a detox facility. Sorry to hear about your friend. Unfortunately, life keeps giving us sad stuff to deal with. find a good therapist or counsellor and stick with it. every ounce of progress adds up in the long run. find alternative therapies, medicine, or something that motivates you. you can spend time getting better or spend time getting worse. as a family member of an addict, I can say that it is up to him to find a way that works for him. all of my good will, wishes, doing, praying, goes no where. It will be very hard for a while, before things begin feeling better. strap in for the long haul.
Hi Sarah! I'm an MD in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. If you are an habitual drinker you could have a withdrawal seizure. These carry a 25% death rate, as you found out with your friend (sorry to hear!). Pretty much any rehab would require you to detox before starting, either at the facility or at a detox facility. There, medical supervision will help you withdraw safely and with much less difficulty. We need you sober!! But, we need you safe!
