Posted by Lisa Simpson on August 10, 2000, at 9:06:31
In reply to Re: Problems with alcohol - danf and Lisa, posted by Greg on August 10, 2000, at 7:57:30
When I dialled into this board yesterday, I felt really down – I felt even worse after reading that single, stark message (I know you meant to help, danf, but first and foremost I need someone to be friendly to me). When I dialled in today, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw all those messages! Thank you all so much.
Shar, you are right, I do have problems that have triggered this off. The Christmas before last I nearly died a frightening death while on my first visit to the States, and every day I can’t get it out of my mind. Drinking helps me forget! During last year, I saw a psychiatrist and was given a Prozac lookalike. At the end of the year, the pyschiatrist gave me up, and I gave the Prozac up. Also during the year I had severe asthma attacks, blackouts, fits… you name it, I had it! I don't know why something that happened 1.5 years ago should have such a profound effect, but it has.
I take Xanax regularly which helps with the anxiety – but not enough to stop me drinking as well.
Tdaneen, I think that way sounds better to me than AA – I’m not sure about AA.
And Dari, I did smile when I read your post - or is it Darik :)
Greg (and Matt & Dari), I would love to email you. It may be difficult, though, to do it privately! My husband uses my ISP on occasion.
Lisa
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