I want to quit drinking for my health BUT I can't?

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  • Do you have the “tremens”? I’m also a heavy drinker unfortunately. I’ve never experienced the tremens, but I’ve known people who have and it’s very scary.

    I think you need medical attention. There is help available to you that can help you wean off the alcohol. I’ve been prescribed Ativan before, personally. I was also in a state where I was experiencing some auditory hallucinations, which was very scary. Ativan did the trick though. The hallucinations stopped and I was able to quit drinking.

    Ativan is still a VERY dangerous drug, make no mistake. Please don’t try to seek it out on your own. But when it’s administered properly by a medical professional it can be helpful. There are LOTS of other medications doctors can prescribe you that will help as well, I just don’t recall the names.

    The fact that you have the “shakes” is a potentially dangerous sign. I’m sorry, but it is. It’s far from hopeless though, you can definitely recover with help. Please seek medical attention.

    I’m not sure where you live. Please bear with me...if you can’t seek medical attention then just try to drink a bit less for the time being and seek out support from people OUTSIDE of your drinking circle. There are AA meetings in most parts of the world, I believe. There are other groups similar to AA as well, though they’re less common. AA isn’t perfect, but it will put you in a place where you can talk to kindred spirits. They’ll know more about how to help you. Stay safe.

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    • I thought this was you (and all the other posts about drinking...)

      I've been a super heavy drinker for years and I'm finally finding some balance over here...

      For OP - it is possible! We're here to help you out if you need or want. :)

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      • lmao that should be sad that you recognized me for that but thanks lol. And good for you. It's not possible for everyone, but some people can learn to moderate themselves. i just need some weed honestly i think

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