tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720223732227293975.post2085936104607297880..comments2022-09-30T05:41:08.723+01:00Comments on A Life Without...: DETOXHippyjonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11708280726509667046noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720223732227293975.post-4352525161825657972016-10-01T22:42:42.939+01:002016-10-01T22:42:42.939+01:00Inspirational xxInspirational xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129262823061368706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720223732227293975.post-9101756241936145672016-06-24T18:45:48.576+01:002016-06-24T18:45:48.576+01:00Thanks for this, it helps a lot seeing someone who...Thanks for this, it helps a lot seeing someone who is slightly further down the road to me. Light at the end of the tunnel if you like. I`m under no illusions that the real battle starts after the detox but I`m ready to face it. The support group I am in are very good, I was apprehensive at first but would heartily recommend looking for one that suits you. Best of luck with the future, If you feel like writing something for this blog give me a shout, you write very well and I find it very cathartic.<br />J Hippyjonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11708280726509667046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720223732227293975.post-40338079194067185212016-06-20T14:18:07.454+01:002016-06-20T14:18:07.454+01:00Hi Jon,
I have recently gone through an inpatient...Hi Jon,<br /><br />I have recently gone through an inpatient detox, my cousin came to visit me and she was shocked with the state I was in, my mum had been diagnosed with terminal cancer that I couldn't deal with, I went from the alcoholic who had a skin full after work for a year or two to an alcoholic that couldn't get up off the sofa, had yellow eyes and felt so depressed my body hurt, she was really concerned for me.<br /><br />She tried to get me in to see my doctor to no avail, she called NHS 111 to ask for there advice to no avail, she ended up calling a local charity that I had registered with some months before that deals with addiction, they advised her to call 999 as they thought from the symptoms she gave them my body was failing.<br /><br />I was taken into hospital where tests were done and they found I had major issues with my liver, I explained to them about my addiction and they put me on a ward to do the week long supervised detox, this was the hardest thing I've ever done, not because of the addiction, but due to the fact that my mum was seriously ill and I couldn't see her.<br /><br />The tablets they gave me helped no end and made the detox quite easy, either that or my mind telling me I've got to sort myself out to be strong for my mum, I kept telling myself I couldn't/wouldn't see her while I was drunk and no way in this world would I turn up to her funeral in a drunken state, I was also put on drip to help rehydrate my body.<br /><br />After being in hospital for a week I felt better in myself than I had in years, family members commented how good I looked and couldn't believe the difference.<br /><br />I stayed in the hospital with my mum until she died on the 10th June, I had all the support from my family and friends, I told work what I was going through and what I was doing to get sorted out and they have also been very supportive which helped no end, there support is still happening to this day and will continue until i'm fully recovered.<br /><br />I'm now 5 weeks dry, still on tablets to stop the cravings and don't feel like/want a drink at all.<br /><br />I've not used a support group as yet as my family are really close and are there for me 24 hours a day should I need them, I've also taken up fishing again (Not been for over 15 years) which I've found has helped me relax and get my head together.<br /><br />I'm not going back to being the person I was and if you go with that attidude you will be fine, its not going to be an easy ride but taking the 1st step that you have taken is awesome and I can only praise you for taking this step.<br /><br />Be strong, be positive, be proud.<br /><br />G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720223732227293975.post-18336580296158885842016-06-12T18:15:37.005+01:002016-06-12T18:15:37.005+01:00A huge first step. Respect to you young man !
A huge first step. Respect to you young man !<br />Matt Smalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702423111479856667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720223732227293975.post-91700724906365578142016-06-12T15:38:16.533+01:002016-06-12T15:38:16.533+01:00The booze isn't the fuel, you'll still be ...The booze isn't the fuel, you'll still be a truckload of awesomeness my friendNickhttp://www.nickcook.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720223732227293975.post-5601598944927078742016-06-12T14:57:50.219+01:002016-06-12T14:57:50.219+01:00Best luck and wishes Jon, I don't have any dou...Best luck and wishes Jon, I don't have any doubt you will acomplish your goals with this and commend your bravery and openness to publish this, massive respect! xscotty94https://www.blogger.com/profile/15192445785037257581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720223732227293975.post-62466738669046599322016-06-12T14:55:07.104+01:002016-06-12T14:55:07.104+01:00Best wishes Jon, xXx Best wishes Jon, xXx Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548447823052205333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720223732227293975.post-23674521030144027062016-06-12T14:31:02.975+01:002016-06-12T14:31:02.975+01:00I'm with you all the way Jon. We've got fa...I'm with you all the way Jon. We've got family weaknesses but far more strengths as well. You will do it. Bon courage. xGodFatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538544228365540399noreply@blogger.com