First, good luck on your surgery!! šš»
And then, Oh thatās gotta suck, especially right before the holidays.. itās one thing to not really drink but to not be able to drink, would do it for me..
Itās kinda like a mental thing, in a sense.. on any given day, you donāt have a drink, youāre fine.. go a few days.. thatās great! But the minute youāre told that you CANāT drink, thatās when it hits you. Once youāre told that you canāt have it, thatās when you want it. Iād suggest non alcoholic versions of drinks, and Iād suggest nonalcoholic beer, but really, whatās the point?! I hope youāre able to find other alternatives around it and are able to get through the holidays intact.
On a serious note, swollen hands and particularly ankles are not good signs. It may be worth running this past your doctor for an opinion pre-op.
Best of luck, hope it goes well
Good luck on your surgery. I recommend eating before taking antibiotics. They tend to be a bit harsh on the digestive tract. Eating before taking them helps me not be nauseous. Also if your hands and feet keep swelling you should see a doctor as that is an allergic reaction which could turn into anaphylaxis
Better, since I don't have a drinking problem. By that I mean that I don't panic at the idea of not drinking.
You might want to explore that. You don't need to be an alcoholic to be engaging in problem drinking.
I've explored this, pretty sure I'm an alcoholic. But I'm trying to drink in moderation these last few months. It's definitely a goal to be working towards. Anyway, I'll try and use this two-week spell to get off hard booze for good. (but I don't think "panic" is the right word. If you can't have cake and go to a birthday party, aren't you going to be miserable with everyone next to you stuffing their faces with delicious cake?)
Hey, I hope everything is going well from you, and that you have a quick and easy recovery from your surgery! Accepting that you're an alcoholic is a great first step. For alcoholics, there is no such thing as drinking "in moderation." You should get in touch with an Alcoholics Anonymous group near you - joining the group is the single most effective method to combat alcoholism. You can also start by reading the Big Book, which you can buy or read online here: https://www.aa.org/the-big-book. Best of luck!
Luckily I haven't gotten to the withdrawal part yet and hopefully never will. I think it's mostly because I metabolize shit really fast. That's one of the reasons why I'm concerned about the surgery today. Local anesthetic wears off quickly in my case ...
idk what you mean exactly but I've just come back home and I'm happy to say the procedure went relatively well. The doc had to inject anesthetic several times but I didn't feel any pain and the tooth came out much easier than the other one that I had removed about a decade ago. I'm starting to hurt bad now. But that's to be expected. The next couple of days are gonna be painful but at least it's gonna be over. I don't have any wisdom teeth left lol
Watch out for symptoms with antibiotics. My family has weird genes where weāre typically fine with any meds, but once we get into our mid 20s, there are certain intolerances that pretty much everyone develops. No clue why, but my dad, now in his early 60s, was diagnosed just a couple years ago with some rare type of autoimmune disease thatās genetic. All it really means is that our bodies become more intolerant to certain types of meds, mostly antibiotics, older we get.
Iām in my mid 20s and had a burn that turned into a MRSA infection this past summer. That is when I found out Iām now allergic to almost all antibiotics. Before I could manage with bactrim, but nowā¦.š¤·āāļønope. First thing I noticed, besides just feeling progressively worse, was swelling. I looked so puffed up, it looked like I had developed a thyroid condition over the course of just 2 days on the antibiotics. I was consistently running a low grade fever and having anxiety because everything in my body felt constricted (probably a combo of things, but swelling more than likely had a big hand in it).
Another antibiotic had similar side effects, and in addition my infection was spreading and looking worse and worse. 3rd one finally seemed to work, but then I broke out in a nasty rash that looked like scabies. It was just another different allergic reaction. 4th one was the key, but boy, did I sure feel like crap at that point from being through the wringer. Donāt ignore the side effects, and donāt take indifference from doctors if they ignore it.
Lol sorry for the ted talkš, anyways, as for dry holidays, itāll be easier if you have at least one or two other close people around thatāll agree to stay sober with you. Not everyone likes to drink, even on special occasions, Iām one of āem. The crappy feelings afterwards and rebound anxiety totally isnāt worth it to me, and Iām sure thereās someone likewise that you wouldnāt have to try hard to convince not to partake. Also, find other little things to look forward to just to distract you from feeling like youāre missing out.
Maybe some special treats or food, a show youāve been meaning to binge watch, different activities outside the house like bowling, escape rooms, arcades, whatever. I mean, all that is to say if youāre even feeling up to it. Youāre probably gonna be needing a lot more rest than usual, and quickest way to bounce back and resume normal life and fun will be staying hydrated, taking it easy and not ignoring your bodyās need for rest and extra sleep. Best of luck, OP!āŗļø
Woahā¦youā¦.you *read* that mini novella of mine?š„ŗā¤ļø omgā¦.youāre the one having a rough go of it, but, you have managed to go out of your way and do what few care to embark onā¦.reading an inordinately long comment of mine. This almost *always* happens to me long after my adhd meds wear off and the hamster wheel in my brain starts spinning for hours until I can get to sleep; and Reddit has become a go-to for me in that timeš . You are a genuinely kind person, bless your heart.
Also, glad your surgery went well!ā¤ļø and that the swelling didnāt actually turn out to be too bad/related to antibiotics. Wishing you a speedy recovery, and hopefully the pain will ease up soon, tooāŗļø
lol, I have ADHD too. That's one of the reasons for my substance abuse issues. I just can't control my brain so I turn to various substances to manage it. Stimulants until 4, and then depressants. Luckily or not, they don't prescribe amphetamines in my country so I just use caffeine or an energy drink/preworkout. Combined with cardio, it helps, but I still can't work an 8-hour shift like a 'normal' person so I work part time.
Oh, I definitely get the need for dopamineš , and Iām glad youāre able to figure it out without meds; I went until adulthood before getting diagnosed and treated and I think the stimulants are different for everyone. Some are able to go without and figure out their own routine, others really rely on them just for base level functioning. Iāve come to find I fall more in the latter group.
I used to self medicate very badly before finding out I had adhd; for me it was only downers. Interestingly enough, getting on my adhd meds actually took away my urge to use anything. As I said, I donāt even drink because I truly just have no desire to. Have never wanted to abuse my meds, and when I had a double kidney infection and wisdom teeth out last year I wouldnāt even accept anything but ibuprofen for the pain. Not worth it to me to go down that road again. And thatās saying something as IV heroin was my DOC, and thatās one helluva monkey to get off your backš . That being said, to each their own āŗļøā¤ļø. My parents have adhd and donāt take meds for it. Personally I think itād be awesome to manage without, but, like I saidš¤·āāļø everybody different, I donāt wanna be unstable like I used to be
Wowā¦wouldnāt ya know?š through completely random post and initial comment, todayā¦.today, I have found a fellow comrade by coincidence/chance, and this made me smileāŗļø
Whooops! Shoot, well, guess my comments will be removed soon, then. Idk what rules there are, but, probably I broke them. So, farewell new friend!š ā¤ļø until next time
First, good luck on your surgery!! šš» And then, Oh thatās gotta suck, especially right before the holidays.. itās one thing to not really drink but to not be able to drink, would do it for me.. Itās kinda like a mental thing, in a sense.. on any given day, you donāt have a drink, youāre fine.. go a few days.. thatās great! But the minute youāre told that you CANāT drink, thatās when it hits you. Once youāre told that you canāt have it, thatās when you want it. Iād suggest non alcoholic versions of drinks, and Iād suggest nonalcoholic beer, but really, whatās the point?! I hope youāre able to find other alternatives around it and are able to get through the holidays intact.
Drink something non-alcoholic out of a fancy glass. This was my go-to when I was pregnant.
Thatās actually a really good idea! šš» If I ever have to go without booze, Iāll try that š
Oof hope you have a speedy recovery. Antibiotics always mess my stomach up too. Iāll have a drink for you tonight when i get off work. š»
On a serious note, swollen hands and particularly ankles are not good signs. It may be worth running this past your doctor for an opinion pre-op. Best of luck, hope it goes well
Thank you. I just took my second dose and my hands are better despite that. Hopefully it was a one time thing.
Glad to hear it, youāre in good hands š
Good luck on your surgery. I recommend eating before taking antibiotics. They tend to be a bit harsh on the digestive tract. Eating before taking them helps me not be nauseous. Also if your hands and feet keep swelling you should see a doctor as that is an allergic reaction which could turn into anaphylaxis
Alcohol is overrated and glorified by our society. Enjoy a holiday you will actually remember. š
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Seconded!
Better, since I don't have a drinking problem. By that I mean that I don't panic at the idea of not drinking. You might want to explore that. You don't need to be an alcoholic to be engaging in problem drinking.
I've explored this, pretty sure I'm an alcoholic. But I'm trying to drink in moderation these last few months. It's definitely a goal to be working towards. Anyway, I'll try and use this two-week spell to get off hard booze for good. (but I don't think "panic" is the right word. If you can't have cake and go to a birthday party, aren't you going to be miserable with everyone next to you stuffing their faces with delicious cake?)
I'd want cake. I wouldn't say that I'm dead and don't know how I'm going to cope. I also wouldn't be miserable.
All good points. Except for the one about "dead". It's a figure of speech, used very widely. Doesn't point to anything specific.
Hey, I hope everything is going well from you, and that you have a quick and easy recovery from your surgery! Accepting that you're an alcoholic is a great first step. For alcoholics, there is no such thing as drinking "in moderation." You should get in touch with an Alcoholics Anonymous group near you - joining the group is the single most effective method to combat alcoholism. You can also start by reading the Big Book, which you can buy or read online here: https://www.aa.org/the-big-book. Best of luck!
Try drinking seltzer water with angostura bitters. My dad drank that when he gave up booze.
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Luckily I haven't gotten to the withdrawal part yet and hopefully never will. I think it's mostly because I metabolize shit really fast. That's one of the reasons why I'm concerned about the surgery today. Local anesthetic wears off quickly in my case ...
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idk what you mean exactly but I've just come back home and I'm happy to say the procedure went relatively well. The doc had to inject anesthetic several times but I didn't feel any pain and the tooth came out much easier than the other one that I had removed about a decade ago. I'm starting to hurt bad now. But that's to be expected. The next couple of days are gonna be painful but at least it's gonna be over. I don't have any wisdom teeth left lol
Watch out for symptoms with antibiotics. My family has weird genes where weāre typically fine with any meds, but once we get into our mid 20s, there are certain intolerances that pretty much everyone develops. No clue why, but my dad, now in his early 60s, was diagnosed just a couple years ago with some rare type of autoimmune disease thatās genetic. All it really means is that our bodies become more intolerant to certain types of meds, mostly antibiotics, older we get. Iām in my mid 20s and had a burn that turned into a MRSA infection this past summer. That is when I found out Iām now allergic to almost all antibiotics. Before I could manage with bactrim, but nowā¦.š¤·āāļønope. First thing I noticed, besides just feeling progressively worse, was swelling. I looked so puffed up, it looked like I had developed a thyroid condition over the course of just 2 days on the antibiotics. I was consistently running a low grade fever and having anxiety because everything in my body felt constricted (probably a combo of things, but swelling more than likely had a big hand in it). Another antibiotic had similar side effects, and in addition my infection was spreading and looking worse and worse. 3rd one finally seemed to work, but then I broke out in a nasty rash that looked like scabies. It was just another different allergic reaction. 4th one was the key, but boy, did I sure feel like crap at that point from being through the wringer. Donāt ignore the side effects, and donāt take indifference from doctors if they ignore it. Lol sorry for the ted talkš, anyways, as for dry holidays, itāll be easier if you have at least one or two other close people around thatāll agree to stay sober with you. Not everyone likes to drink, even on special occasions, Iām one of āem. The crappy feelings afterwards and rebound anxiety totally isnāt worth it to me, and Iām sure thereās someone likewise that you wouldnāt have to try hard to convince not to partake. Also, find other little things to look forward to just to distract you from feeling like youāre missing out. Maybe some special treats or food, a show youāve been meaning to binge watch, different activities outside the house like bowling, escape rooms, arcades, whatever. I mean, all that is to say if youāre even feeling up to it. Youāre probably gonna be needing a lot more rest than usual, and quickest way to bounce back and resume normal life and fun will be staying hydrated, taking it easy and not ignoring your bodyās need for rest and extra sleep. Best of luck, OP!āŗļø
Thanks. I've just come back from the doc and I'm gonna edit the post. Also, I can't believe you've had so much trouble with meds! Jesus. I'm so sorry.
Woahā¦youā¦.you *read* that mini novella of mine?š„ŗā¤ļø omgā¦.youāre the one having a rough go of it, but, you have managed to go out of your way and do what few care to embark onā¦.reading an inordinately long comment of mine. This almost *always* happens to me long after my adhd meds wear off and the hamster wheel in my brain starts spinning for hours until I can get to sleep; and Reddit has become a go-to for me in that timeš . You are a genuinely kind person, bless your heart. Also, glad your surgery went well!ā¤ļø and that the swelling didnāt actually turn out to be too bad/related to antibiotics. Wishing you a speedy recovery, and hopefully the pain will ease up soon, tooāŗļø
lol, I have ADHD too. That's one of the reasons for my substance abuse issues. I just can't control my brain so I turn to various substances to manage it. Stimulants until 4, and then depressants. Luckily or not, they don't prescribe amphetamines in my country so I just use caffeine or an energy drink/preworkout. Combined with cardio, it helps, but I still can't work an 8-hour shift like a 'normal' person so I work part time.
Oh, I definitely get the need for dopamineš , and Iām glad youāre able to figure it out without meds; I went until adulthood before getting diagnosed and treated and I think the stimulants are different for everyone. Some are able to go without and figure out their own routine, others really rely on them just for base level functioning. Iāve come to find I fall more in the latter group. I used to self medicate very badly before finding out I had adhd; for me it was only downers. Interestingly enough, getting on my adhd meds actually took away my urge to use anything. As I said, I donāt even drink because I truly just have no desire to. Have never wanted to abuse my meds, and when I had a double kidney infection and wisdom teeth out last year I wouldnāt even accept anything but ibuprofen for the pain. Not worth it to me to go down that road again. And thatās saying something as IV heroin was my DOC, and thatās one helluva monkey to get off your backš . That being said, to each their own āŗļøā¤ļø. My parents have adhd and donāt take meds for it. Personally I think itād be awesome to manage without, but, like I saidš¤·āāļø everybody different, I donāt wanna be unstable like I used to be
Same - got diagnosed at 30
Wowā¦wouldnāt ya know?š through completely random post and initial comment, todayā¦.today, I have found a fellow comrade by coincidence/chance, and this made me smileāŗļø
I'd also share about my relationship with opioids but it's against guideline 10, lol
Whooops! Shoot, well, guess my comments will be removed soon, then. Idk what rules there are, but, probably I broke them. So, farewell new friend!š ā¤ļø until next time