My Own AA

One year ago, I had a grand mal seizure due to alcohol withdrawal. I chose not to go to rehab. Here's my story.

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[myownAA]

Please feel free to call me at 801-860-3627

[myownAA]

Do you have a doctor or health insurance? That was one of my concerns when I stopped but everything can be fixed. Take it 1 day at a time and you will beat it. I am happy to hear you are staying sober. If there is ever a time you feel weak, you can call me any time of day. I always have my phone by the bed.

[billwhite]

Yeah.. I have ins and a doctor.. He's been telling me to quit or die for a little while now.. It's about 4:45 am, I slept for around 4-5 hours and am up.. The internet is good for insomnia, but I feel really good actually.. The brain fog (my only symptom) is clearing up nicely.. I have to call the doctor in the morning to give him an update.. Maybe I've been spared the nasty withdrawal.. I'll take it as a blessing and wont drink again. I'll keep ya up to date!

[myownAA]

Talk to your doctor about trazadone as a sleeping aid. It really makes a difference for me. I'm proud of you

[billwhite]

I'm 34.. same story.... In my 29th hour as I'm writing this without alcohol. I am getting hot flashes.. No shakes as of yet.. I am on blood pressure medicine and the doctor perscribed Librium if I get any shakes or symptoms of that order. I am worried about a seizure.. But its in God's hands. Great video.. Needed to see that.

[myownAA]

Hi Bill, I wanted to check with you and see how things are going. Thankyou for sharing. You can call me anytime, Chris

801-860-3627. It is one day at a time, hang in there!

[dstrockie]

Life is what we make it and yours is truly amazing. What a great accomplishment !!!! You should be very proud of yourself, because we are soooooooo very proud of you. You should be commended for posting your video, imagine if your video can help just one person out there, what a truly amazing accomplishment that will be. Hey " Tony " we love ya.

Aunt D & George

[dyiorg]

Way to go! What an accomplishment. I'm so happy and proud of you, you truly are amazing!

[cockbroker]

how did your other half put up with your drinking?

[iworkforme]

@SavingRick wow! thankfully i have not had that terrible experience. the only think i can put it down to is that i drink as much water the next day as i drank booze the night before. who knows maybe just lucky but I have quit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[iworkforme]

@HVChemical hi. i'm going through all that right now. hope you have hung in. I know that I am done with it. I have too much to lose and so much to gain.

[forestskog]

@myownAA Awesome. Very similar to my story (even the vacation pics oddly similar). I fell into 'alcoholism' virtually pout of nowhere 4 years ago. Stopped completely after 8 months heavy drinking ended up in hospital had no clue what could happen with alcohol withdrawal. I USED to work out 5x a week. My question: How important was your exercise/getting in shape to you personally in getting off alcohol? Do you think there is a strong relation or just coincidence? I suspect the former. Thanks!

[ned262626]

its important for anyone withdrawing to know about complications of the brain. the brain does not like withdrawl because of a b1 deficiency associated with alcoholism.

anyone going through withdrawl should ABSOLUTELY be taking a b1 supplement.

[OldeFarquer]

There are many ways to quit addiction. Congrats for finding your own way.

[newbegin011]

I just want to say I saw your video and found it very inspiring. I too am now at the beginning of a journey and hope it ends the same way as yours.

[cockbroker]

are you still off the booze?

[TREACLE97]

Very inspirational - I too did it myself and now 2 1/2 years sober - I feel guilty not attending AA meetings - it is suppose to be essential, but I seem to get by just fine...good to see I am not the only one with a personal alcohol success story - thanks for making and posting the video.