 My wife is suffering from severe abdominal pains in the lower left hand side of her body...what is this? |
| She is suffering from severe pain the lower left abdomen, her tummy is swollen. Its to the left of the belly button, a little bit down, near the hip. She is complaining of severe stabbing pains, and ... |
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 I fainted once after giving blood. Should I donate again? |
| I'd donated blood a few times over the past 3 years and had no problem, but I donated 10 months ago and fainted several hours AFTER leaving the blood drive. I haven't donated since. However,... |
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 Why does my stomach hurts after i drink a cup of coffee? |
my mom says
because i eat a lot
chile
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 Any ideas what this pain is?.? |
| I get excrutiating pains in my legs when I am sitting or laying in bed...mostly at night. ...as if my legs are being pulled off my body.I hzd a road accident about 2 years ago and though I have told ... |
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 Urine color? |
Ok, this question may sound weird, so just bare with me.
I've heard that you can tell how dehydrated you are or if you are having kidney problems by the color of your urine. I peed ... |
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 Sore throat... How can I cure It Fast!? |
I need to Cure My Sore Throat! or even Just a relief ffrom the pain in just few Hours... I'm a Vocal Singer and i have a show Tonight!
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Medicines or Whatever it is...... |
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 Why do Cigarettes make me feel sick? |
| I used to smoke for 2 years, I quit earlier in 07, every once in a while I'll smoke one and it makes me feel sick. Why? It never did that to me before.... |
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 Does anyone get out of breath like me when running? |
hey im 13 years old in the 8th grade.
all the time when i run, i am always very short of breath. especially in the cold. when i run in the cold i always have to stop and its hard for me to ... |
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 What is your definition of an alcoholic? |
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 Should I leave him? |
| I hate when my boyfriend drinks. he gets in a very bad mood and we always end up fighting, he brings up my ex's and asks questions that he doesn't want to hear the answer.he goes to liquor ... |
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mindy_jess2002 | How can I stop drinking alcohol???? |
I clearly have an alcohol problem....please can any one help...ps I am not in the uk so AA is not an option....
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donua1022
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it must be so hard for you, wish i had some magical answer for you, afraid its well power, i used to drink, looked it the mirror one day, and hated what i saw, and just stopped.... is there no where you can go for help and surport where you live..... what about family and friends... there must be someone. |
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Sweetpea
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phone drinkline...08009178282....they will give you unbiased advise........ |
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Tom
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I'm a recovered alcoholic, and I hope you can get some benifit out of what I have to say.
I didn't find AA helpful, or any of that sort of organization-many of those groups do more harm than good-because people wind up being slaves to fear, and alcoholism-rather than becoming free from addiction.
There is only One Name by which we can and must be saved from all our sin, and by which we can be reconciled to God.
That Name is The Worthy Name of Jesus Christ, The Son of God-who gave His life "to save His people from their sins".
you can get out of this, but it will take a real repentance on your part, and your calling and crying out to Him with your whole heart wanting to be saved, and knowing that only Jesus can do that for you.
the alcoholism that we have experienced in life can be taken away from us, as a burden lifted off of our shoulders-
not only that, but all our pain and sin....so that we can live as God intened for us to live, in His Love....for Him.
if you have a believing relative, spend some time with them.
don't conceal your problems, or addition.
if you have a Bible, pick it up and read it,
anywhere....in the old and new Testaments....
try to see if there is a Church near you ,
and be careful to notice if God has not been calling you to Him for quite a while now.
when we seek God, He will give us the strenth and the desire, and the opportunity to get through the most rough of withdrawls.
don't think you are alone....but know that this is only a short time compared to eternity , and even the rest of your life here on earth....and no matter how hard it gets while quitting drinking, it will only be for a time....
for me it was very disorienting, and emotionally and mentally disturbing to quit drinking, but The Lord took the glass out of my hand, and hasn't let me pick it up since.
feel free to send me a message any time.
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Camilla the First
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This is the worst habit in our modern society If it was invented today, it would be banned. I didn't have a drink problem - I was drinking alcoholically for years and after hitting rock bottom , now can't drink at all or I would for sure plunge in to a binge . Get help - simple as that I hated AA. I had to admit to myself that I could not drink at all, and oh boy did I miss it - the social side of it that is not the spewing up in the morning and all the horror of being dependent, craving drink in the morning etc. |
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June C
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You have a lot of people on the internet supporting you and this is so important! Please go to an AA meeting on the internet or in your area as people who have the same disease( and believe me it is a disease) are the best ones to help you as they've walked the walk and talked the talk! My husband joined AA at the age of 53 and what a difference it made in all our lives. It's not easy but believe me it's worth it and AA members are like a huge family all over the world - reaching out to hold you up when needed and to just listen to you when you're going thru a rough spot. There is nothing better than an AA hug. My husband died of cancer the year after joining AA and my family thanks God for giving us that one year and most of all for giving my husband that year of sobriety. The support he received fromm AA was phenominal and I for one will spread their message for the rest of my life. My mother was also an alcoholic but didn't receive help and died of her disease. My son is an alcoholic but has been clean now for almost 20 years and he too can't say enough about AA and how it saved his life.
AA is all over the world but if you can't find meetings where you live then please attend meetings on the internet.
Know that I am thinking of you and wish you all the best.
God bless you,
June |
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thecharleslloyd
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Cool. Have the same problem but on top of it, but i know if i relax i could slip back into it. If you wish to email me and vent any problems you have i am more than happy to listen. Talking about the problem with fellow minded people is the way forward. We understand and will not judge. Good luck |
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Chloe
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It's a hard thing to do but not impossible. I was a wine drinker so I found it easy to switch to the Martinelli's apple/cranberry cider ( with bubbles of course). I make a point of ordering non-alcholic drinks in a resturant. At a party, I either take my own Martinelli's or I have 7-up with a lime. I agree with the guy who said AA is kind of a cult. I felt the same way. It has good success, but those people really, really cannot function without drinking so they have to go to the meetings to stay sober. I just knew I was drinking too much, so I had to stop. My husband still drinks some beer and we have liquor in the house, just no wine. I may drink again some day, but I ws using it for an excuse, to get away from my problems.
Didn't work. It's only been about 5 months but I'm doing ok. I did do AA for a while, but I didn't fit in. Whatever works for you is the answer tho. |
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Dr. Nick
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Just stop. Don't buy anymore alcohol and find a hobby to do in you're spare time, so you don't think about alcohol. |
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digendra
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The case shows that you are strongly addicted with alcolhol. The best things of the world get ride from the alcohol is your strong determination not drink alcohol. If you absolutely left the habit of drinking, it may cause withdrawal effect. If you drink daily, you can just one leave slowly you can have drink at a week and month. Later you can definately, leave it. In addition, you can be engage with your children at the time of drinking or may be engage in a book. |
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bocoo_man
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The problem you have is called lack of will power. I have been alcohol free for 26 yrs. I did not go to AA nor did I use any medication. I just quit. You do not need alcohol so why do you drink it. It is easier to quit drinking alcohol than to lose weight. Just try to stop eating once see how long you survive. Just quit that is all you need to do. It is all choice, no matter how long you have been drinking it is still a choice. Good luck. |
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Phil C
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NOPE! |
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Tejal P
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well.....u have to be strong at mind..and know ur priorities....once u do dat...u'll stop drinking...trust me! |
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Angel
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AA is an option! There are so many options out there on this very resource! Just look up AA meetings on line, etc. Having a great support group helps a lot! But HATS OFF TO YOU, admission is the FIRST step and you re on the right track to a better life!! Also quiting is easy, staying away is the hard part. Good Luck to you! |
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zizou
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you need someone to support you and spend a lot of time with you,so that every time you need to drink that person will put some sense in you.think of all the negative sides,you get moody,you health suffers from it...don't be dependent on some ******* liquids,ITS NOT WORTH IT!clearly something makes you want to drink,think of what aspects of your life makes you turn to the bottle,join a gym with that friend,get rid of all the alcohol you have at home,ask your friends to be supportive,and if necessary contact your doctor.you can email me,I'll support you wherever you are! |
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GAB & R
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Reasons for excessive drinking may vary from one case to the next, and AA is almost always an option. If that's not possible where you are talk to a psychiatrist or counsellor. Yellow pages, probably under medicine. |
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LukeyM
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You just STOP. Stop doing it. Never do it again. Be stronger than the beverage and just stop. It's all down to willpower in the end.
LukeyM
- I went T-Total for 5 years. Not a problem anymore. |
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mich
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it's also my problem...sorry... |
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Cindyyy<3
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Get rid of it. Drink something else Like soda. When you Crave it.
or Juice. Yeah Sodas bad But better then alcohol.
Hmm. Or get help |
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jenCSI
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First, you need to address the situation at hand. Is there something you are hiding from? Do you have deeper issues other than the alcohol? Who are you hanging out with and are they the drinking crowd? Inner self discipline is the way to go. Im not preaching cuz lord knows that I drink too. Confront your fears, and angers. |
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lolitakali
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You can help yourself!
With control... are you so weak willed that u give in to alcohol so easily? In life... no one can help you stand on your feet to walk... others can only lend a helping hand... a word of encouragement.
But ultimately it is up to that individual to conquer their own weakness! |
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kitten
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i had a problem with drinkin which got bad ended up in hosp now IF i drink i think i will have one shot of say tia in a cup of coffee add cream an sprinkle of choc then if i feel i want more put it out of sight put fruit juices out with have a table in our front room with fruit juices squash an pop if i feel i need a drink i have them do you get schloer over there that is great! the less you see the alcohol. the less you seem to want it hope this helps you
i hardly drink now only if i have a few friends over really which is not very often |
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topdog
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drink something else in stead |
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rodmod
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If you had a serious illness and you were told to stop eating sugar
you would,well for me alcoholism is a serious illness so I got help and dont drink now,and my life has improved 100 fold.Good Luck. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. |
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Spooky Mouse
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Find somthing worthwhile to stop drinking for.... .. for example your partner if you have one.. your family... and most of all yourself... you only have 2 choices here you can either be a worthless drunken waster or you can choose not to be .... |
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peter.w
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try willpower i know its a stupid thing to say but give it a try it might work it might not but at least you gave it a try |
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raysny
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This is one of the best I've seen:
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/DrinkTooMuch.html
There are many places on the internet to get support.
SOS (Save OurSelves) is one of these groups and has a fine link to others:
http://www.sossobriety.org/otherlinks.htm
Or you can try Rational Recovery:
http://www.rational.org/
Not a support group, but a individual recovery method.
(You don't need to buy their tapes, almost everything is on their website, or look for "Rational Recovery" by Jack Trimpey at your local library.) |
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Sarah L
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Find out why you drink in the first place.
IF e.g. it's so you can have a good time etc then go out and do your best to have a good time without drinking
Having an alcohol problem doesn't mean you're an alcoholic so I am sure if you put your mind to it you could do it
It's about will power, self restraint and the real inner desire to quit |
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redrobin
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where are you then. Most countries (apart from places where alcohol is banned) have their own AAs. Find out for your own good. |
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HanK
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See the doctor. There is a new drug that helps. Hang with other moderate or non-drinkers. Absolutely do not drink in response or reaction to anything. AA just says to stop then offers one a pseudo religion making him/her think that it keeps them sober. Any church can do that. Google more revealed, read Peale, try aa if you are not scared of cults and predators. |
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mack
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first you must be honest with yourself and accept the fact that alcohol has become more of an enemy than friend.
then take action- know your enemy! Research and seek the truth. Don't listen to people who claim to have THE ANSWER!
There is no "one size fits all" solution.
there is no outside force that can keep you from drinking, it has to come from within. It takes work, commitment, persistence.
Its uncomfortable, and probably the hardest thing you will ever do. But anything worthwhile isn't easy, and quitting any addiction is a worthwhile thing.
Seek support from trusted friends, family. Beware strangers who are too quick to try and know your innermost secrets. AA is filled with predators, egotistical "sponsors" who power trip on newbies.
here is a cool description of addiction, in a unique way:
http://www.orange-papers.org/orange-addmonst.html
but find your own path.
p.s. I read an earlier answer that claimed AA has the highest success rate- this is an example of the propaganda that is carelessly repeated by ignorants. AA has a less than 5% success rate, higher suicide rates and who wants to join a cult where you are never cured, you must keep coming back, etc...
A Harvard medical school study found 80% of people who quit and stay quit do so on their own.
http://www.orange-papers.org/orange-effectiveness.html#Harvard_Mental
Don't listen to the propaganda and lies spewed forth from fanatical cult members.
http://www.orange-papers.org/orange-aalies.html |
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SteveG
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You say AA is not an option because you're not in the UK. There are, I think, English-speaking AA groups in many foreign cities, so that may not be so great a problem as you think. But maybe you just think AA isn't right for you, which is fair enough.
Have you discussed this with your doctor? I'd think s/he should be your first port of call, both for advice on your drinking and for some ideas about help controlling/stopping it. There's all manner things you could do, with medical help, including alcohol counselling and (though I'm not sure I'd want to try it) medication that actually makes you feel very ill if you have a drink.
It may well also be that you're drinking because you're worried or upset about something; after my wife died I poured masses of vodka down my throat for a while, which at least got me through something that's pretty hard to bear.
The trouble is, of course, that, apart from the damage you're doing to your body -- my GP told me to stop drinking unless I wanted to join my wife rather sooner than I was expecting (and I did give that option some thought at the time) -- you need more and more to acheive the same results, and you're not really doing anything about what's making you unhappy in the first place. Indeed, you're just adding to your problems in ways I don't need to spell out for you. Your doctor may well be able to give you some anti-depressants or something that will make you feel better in yourself so you don't feel the need to drink so much.
I tried -- successfully -- acupuncture. I don't know how much of it was the acupuncture and how much of it was a combination of spending an hour or so each week talking to my sympathetic acupuncturist and thinking, after a few sessions, 'Hang on, you're paying him good money and even letting him stick all these pins in you, so it's a bit bloody stupid not to put a bit of effort in to stop drinking'. But, one way or the other, after a few weeks I just didn't particularly want to drink any more. It's not a magic cure, but might be worth a try.
I think too, it's important to take things one day at a time. Don't think, 'I'm never going to drink again,' because that's guaranteed to put you off. Try, 'I'm not going to have a drink today' or even 'I'll not have a drink just yet; I'll see how I feel in an hour or so'. Makes it that much more manageable.
And don't, for God's sake, feel too bad if you do fall off the wagon now and again. All it means is that you had a drink or several today. OK, but tomorrow is another day, as Scarlett O'Hara was so fond of remarking. Just because you've not managed it one day doesn't mean you can't manage it the next day.
It's not easy, but you've made a big first step by acknowledging you've got a problem with it. Do, please, seek some medical advice -- no need to take it, after all, but it really would be advisable. And remember, it is so nice to wake up without a hangover! That really is quite an incentive, when you think about it.
Best of luck. |
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