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If there was ever a day I wanted a drink - it would be today.........................

12 posts · started Dec 14, 2011

hppygr8ful Dec 14, 2011, 11:16 PM
One of my residents passed away last night from an apparent cardiac arrest - on top of that my son got suspended from school for a day and a half for defending himself when another kid who has been bullying him went after him with a brick.

I think it's best if I go find a meeting...........................

Wish me continued sobriety


Hppy
cougarnurse Dec 15, 2011, 3:02 PM
See today's Daily Thread. Call if you need to.
hppygr8ful Dec 16, 2011, 12:12 AM
I'm better today.
Ricu Dec 16, 2011, 12:31 PM
Good news. Check out an organizations called Wings for Kids.
SyckRN Jan 3, 2012, 5:20 PM
I think, at least for me, the Holidays MAGNIFY problems that might not otherwise be so difficult to handle. There were so many days over Christmas and New Years when I wanted to "pick up" I couldn't even begin to count. So hang in there happygr8ful, and congrats for making it through the crisis.
SoldierNurse Jan 7, 2012, 7:44 PM
(Jim Beam) Red Stag Bourbon just about every night, especially when my Ativan bottle is empty. My apologies if inappropriate ... I'm absolutely miserable. Details withheld at this time.
SoldierNurse Jan 7, 2012, 7:45 PM
SyckRN wrote:I think, at least for me, the Holidays MAGNIFY problems that might not otherwise be so difficult to handle. There were so many days over Christmas and New Years when I wanted to "pick up" I couldn't even begin to count. So hang in there happygr8ful, and congrats for making it through the crisis.
I absolutely hate the holidays.
cali510 Jan 8, 2012, 2:16 AM
SoldierNurse wrote:(Jim Beam) Red Stag Bourbon just about every night, especially when my Ativan bottle is empty. My apologies if inappropriate ... I'm absolutely miserable. Details withheld at this time.

I refuse to even discuss any kind of medication help with a doctor for any problems I might have. I am more than fed up with the sanctimony from everyone involved. I've started to tell people that there is no problem that Jameson Irish whiskey can't solve and the liquor store clerks won't give you a hard time about it. Too bad you have to watch the timing of consumption.
cougarnurse Jan 8, 2012, 2:28 AM
SoldierNurse wrote:I absolutely hate the holidays.

You, too? Join the club.
SoldierNurse Jan 8, 2012, 2:04 PM
I'll drink to that. :)
cougarnurse Jan 8, 2012, 2:12 PM
I tried, but hate the 'morning after' feeling. Plus, it doesn't solve the original problem.
NYCRN82 Jan 9, 2012, 2:58 AM
Hi Hppy!

Im sorry to hear about all of your troubles and I will keep you in my prayers. I am back from inpatient rehab for 2 months. It was an incredible journey and sadly it was full of nurses and MD's.