-
About Me
alicegrace
-
About Me
I have experienced many losses in the past years, especially the last 2 years. I became severely depressed and began experiencing panic attacks almost two years ago. I was working as a counselor at the time but I began to self medicate with wine to ease the emotional and physical symptoms of the depression and anxiety. (My father died of the same at age 57) I didn't seek professional help for 6 months. Then I was in a serious cycle of drinking, mostly binging then stopping with medication, then drinking again, etc. I would lay on my couch and zone out watching tv and drinking 24/7 when I had it around. I couldn't sleep. I wouldn't take a shower for 4 days, nor eat, etc. I stopped going to my mailbox thus I ceased taking care of my life. I was so depressed that I had to be hospitilized 3 times and experienced 2 intentional overdoses. I was placed on sick leave by my wonderful Dr. and thank goodness I had hundreds of days saved over the years (I NEVER was ill for 22 years of working) so I was able to earn almost my same salary for over a year. My mother and sister stepped in to take care of my accounts but it was too late by the time I admitted to them that I had stopped doing it. Now I am in bankruptcy. Two years ago I was ahead of the life game. Alcohol only contributed in a very negative way to my illness. It was not the solution but instead a HUGE contributing factor to my final bottoming out. Today I am sober but realize the haunting of relaspe. I am viligent and am on this site to stay that way. I attend AA often. I am beginning to take my life back and deal with my stuff on my own again. I am starting over my life in midlife and today I am very excited about the future. Not depressed any longer. Still experience some anxiety but who wouldn't going through what I've been through and am still going through. But it is better today than 2 years ago. Thanks to all on DS for their support. I am alive again!
I have experienced many losses in the past years, especially the last 2 years. I became severely depressed and began experiencing panic attacks almost two years ago. I was working as a counselor at the time but I began to self medicate with wine to ease the emotional and physical symptoms of the depression and anxiety. (My father died of the same at age 57) I didn't seek professional help for 6 months. Then I was in a serious cycle of drinking, mostly binging then stopping with medication, then drinking
-
Interests
The beach, swimming, reading, writing, being with my sons age 20 and 28, my dog Gracie and my cat Mickey, boating and jet skiing, assisting others in need.
The beach, swimming, reading, writing, being with my sons age 20 and 28, my dog Gracie and my cat Mickey,
-
-
Recent Activity
Recently:
-
20 hugs received, 2 discussion posts, 2 hugs given, 1 journal comment
Tuesday
-
alicegrace changed their mood to Good 5:28pm
Monday
-
alicegrace and m007ljh31 are now friends 8:05pm
-
alicegrace wrote a discussion post in the Alcoholism support group: Alice is sorry for the Scare 7:50pm
Well, what can I say to everyone that I freaked out last night? I am so sorry. I was very depressed all…
-
alicegrace and tlkash are now friends 7:03pm
-
alicegrace and DnSage are now friends 7:03pm
-
-
Journal
alicegrace hasn’t written any journal entries yet. -
Hugbook
Flower
Wishing you a fantastic Holiday Weekend... Find something you are thankful for and smile.. you deserve it...
~lolo-
Hug
you have the biggest hug from me!! hang in there babe!!
Prayer
You are loved and cared about - please know we are all here for you!
-
Hug
Just want you to know that you are loved and cared about. You have a wonderful sister!
Hug
(((Alice)))
-
Photos
alicegrace hasn’t uploaded any photos yet
-
Advertisement -
Support Groups
Close Alcoholism
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Working / Worked
- I'm not getting as much out of the 12 step program but I'm working on it.
- AA Meetings Working / Worked
- Some meetings are more beneficial than others.
- Ativan Working / Worked
- alliviates the needs/side effects related to alcohol while detoxing
- Cold Turkey Somewhat Helpful
- Not fun but if one has not been drinking very much for very long it can work.
- Folic Acid Working / Worked
- Felt better overall
- Sleep Somewhat Helpful
- If I can sleep it helps.
- Willpower Somewhat Helpful
- Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't
