Drinking, help...

[SRamkin]

Hi Guys

I was diagnosed last year with Lupus nephritis, quitted treatment and doctors after three months and now I think I might be having a drinking problem. I’m depressed, I cannot handle my anxiety and my stress levels are up the roof. I feel like I’m dying. I feel weak and my heart is racing all the time. I know I should have been taking care of myself but I’m not. Has anyone been through that? Can you help me? (I do not live in the UK, unfortunately).

Thanks

[Thaddeus]

Hello There.

I think that many of us know the fear and anxiety which you are experiencing, And I know that more than a few of us have turned to the bottle for a little help in dealing wtih the pain and to take us away from our lot.

But I also think that you know what you have to do, and that you will need some support to do it.

Drinking plainly isnt the answer and you cannot do this alone. Dont ever think that asking for or accepting help is in any way a weakness.

Speak to you GP and seek out support groups for both of you problems.

By fielding your question you have taken the first step. -Now take the second.

Be well.

[mstr]

Hi there, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I think the advice above is sound and taking steps for alcohol misuse is not easy. There will be support groups who can help you and facing up to your difficulties is the first step. In the midst of all the pain/fear try to think of some of the things that give you a reason for living. A place to visit, friends, family and things that you still want to do. You can conquer this. Wishing you lots of strength. Marion

[jennyhe]

I agree with the above posts, you have taken the first and very vital step in your journey to seek help, please continue on that road, my very best for your recovery Jennyhe

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hi SRamkin

so sorry to hear this, at my worst i had server. pain and palpitations a racing heart . it turns out that the reason i felt so ill. was i had myocarditis. and i could have died at any point until they got it controlled. inflammation of the heart so sorry your so unwell. and i do believe you can get over this but i was also scared. no one talked to me about my fears.

you need lots of help medical to see what's going on. medical help to withdraw

from alcohol there's medication that can help. some counselling to help. t

the other person i found helpful to talk about my fears to was the hospital chaplain who just listened. maybe some other spiritual person in your life dont mind which religion. by confronting the fears that i might die i managed to find the courage to keep fighting and live. but it really helped to talk about the elephant in the room that the medics and others wouldn't come near. i didn't die. but it was a fight but my fear was not unfounded. have courage choose life you can beat this. Good luck.

tatty.

[SRamkin]

Thank you for your support guys. It's just that I'm in a really dark place now and I can't seem to find a way out.

Once again, Thanks

[Thaddeus in reply to SRamkin]

Find me on facebook, i may have something that will help.