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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 8, 2015 - 02:01pm PT
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Finally have come to terms with it. Another work event that left me collapsed on the floor (again), this time with my head split open. Slight convulsions.
Woke up (again) to two EMT's looking me in the face asking me cognitive questions. I failed half of them.
I'm going into de-tox soon, then out-patient therapy, and of course AA. I'm just fed up with being a slave to alcohol, which I am. It's gotten bad and I need to quit forever.
Wish me luck...
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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Good luck dude!
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Good for you man.
Being vulnerable requires strength and courage which you are presently showing.
I hope you will be able to surround yourself
with people who support you to be the man you want to be.
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overwatch
climber
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Good for you, denial is the toughest one
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dirtbag
climber
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Steve, we haven't met, but if we had I would give you a great big hug.
Good luck on your journey.
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squishy
Mountain climber
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get a skateboard and lots of mary jane...
booze is the devil...
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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You have a battle ahead... a marathon.. you will fall down..you will take steps forward.. and occasionally backward... that's ok
cause eventually ..
You will win!
Really really pulling for you Bluering!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 8, 2015 - 02:20pm PT
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Thanks guys, I don't expect this to be easy. Not looking forward to it, but I need to do it. And my wife and son are the best, that will help a lot.
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squishy
Mountain climber
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best thing to do is go to AA, find the dude everyone wants to talk too, preferably an older guy who has been sober a long time and make friends and pick his brain...you will need him and people like him, very close friends..
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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good luck, bluey!
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Tung Gwok
Mountain climber
South Bend, Indiana
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Courage, Steve, for posting. Self-recognition is hard.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Best to you and yours Blue- safe travels
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Gary
Social climber
Hell is empty and all the devils are here
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Bluering, best of luck to you. It's the best thing you could ever do. Your son will appreciate a sober father. I wish I'd had one.
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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steve - good luck with your journey.
I helped my brother this year with his drinking addiction. it was rough for me, but rougher for him. he celebrated 100 days sober yesterday.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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We've disagreed about more than a few things over the years here on ST, but that doesn't mean you haven't got 100% support and encouragement from me on this.
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Banks
Trad climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Blue,
Props to you for the courage to do this. This is the climb of your life, for your life. You can do it.
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WBraun
climber
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Bluering !!!!!
Good job and good luck ......
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Best of luck to you Blue.
I had an aquaintence literally drink herself to death recently. You don't want to end up there.
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mason805
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Steve,
Was just on here looking for the thread about my friend Angela and saw your post.
I'm here to support you and proud that you're taking this step.
You can do this.
Edris
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 8, 2015 - 03:12pm PT
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Locker, the MD recommended it. Plus they can monitor you as you withdraw. I have to do a neurological test too. I may have something causing the blackouts.
EDIT: Thanks, Edris!
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