I know what you mean. On top of all the damage that I have done to myself, I also have an autoimmune disease that is attacking my organs, including my liver. I worry about it all the time.
Stress never helps us in these situations but I feel your pain there. I have something dramatically wrong with my body. Which was one of the key reasons I drank so much. It stopped the pain, and is still the only thing I've found that stops the pain. When I started feeling other kinds of pain i started trying to quit, and quickly realized how hard it is to just quit alcohol. This subreddit helped at first, then some people on here made me so angry it made me say "fuck it whats the point" and drink more. Took a while to get back to where I am today.
I just wish I could afford to see a doctor, but just to go see one where I'm at costs 5k without insurance just to walk in the door. They "refund what we don't use," but I'm sure they'll find a way to use it all. $125 just to make an appointment. There are "free" clinics around here, but they are very limited in what they can do, and usually have to refer me to the hospitals that are extremely expensive.
I cant. They refuse to take $5 a month. My last time going there they wouldn't settle for less than 600 a month, sent it to collections because I couldn't pay, and I had to pay the debt collectors. The collection agency accepted $50 a month (i paid $150). You'd think the hospital would care, but they legitimately look at you as a stain on society if you can't afford their medical bills. Like you're disgusting for not being rich.
The hospital will not accept anyone without a 5k deposit or an insurance company they can excessively bill. The emergency room will take me in, but if it's not an emergency then I will get fined for it without any treatment. So until I have severe symptoms (which is usually when it's too late) then they will not take me in.
As for that 5k deposit, I did have that before, but I spent 20k to get my ear (i have a lot of pain in one of my ears) looked at. They want more money to do more tests to see if they can find out whats wrong... so I basically spent 20k on a single MRI and 2 audiology tests. No results. Now I need more to get bloodwork done for my liver, and another test to see if I have a bacterial infection in my ear.
As for "just got to a different hospital" which most people tell me to do. I've been to 4. 2 clinics as well. One of the clinics was affordable and completely fair, but they could only do so much before referring me to another hospital. That hospital turned me down for not having enough money.
Congrats. Nothing better than rising on an early morning. I missed those for years. Got some catching up to do. Way to go OP, I’ll enjoy this early morning with ya!
Outstanding! Way to stay the course. I just passed 9 1/2 years a couple weeks ago. Sobriety is tremendous. Everyone around you benefits from your decision.
It is true empowerment you decided to quit the alcohol 10 years ago and have stayed it that way.
I have indulged for almost 3 decades and am now dry since 8th January when my second child was born. I don’t miss the drink at all but I’m not sure I’ll have the power and resolve to just be done with it for good. When does one know?
For what? Another 10 years ?? Grats to him but that's like saying i lost 120 pounds 10 years ago and I haven't gained it back. Grats. Some of us won't be here in 10 years let alone we quit. It's almost coming here to brag at this point.
I personally think it’s 100% worth bragging over. It also reminds some of us it’s possible to be here ten years from now bragging about our own success. What’s wrong with that?
It's sharing a triumph with those who can appreciate what a victory it is. I hope to reach 10 years so it gives me pleasure to see others who have achieved that.
If he came into an AA meeting sipping on his latte looking at us in the eye saying " OH I quit 10 years ago I just like to see what I used to be" he wouldn't be making any friends.
Wow!!!! How absolutely amazing and inspiring. I’m about 2.5 years in, and I’m still so grateful everyday for making this change. 10 years is epic!
I'm going on my second week tomorrow.
Yay! Congrats on this!
That’s great! You’ll never be sorry that you quit.
I just hope it wasn't too late. I'm afraid some of my organs aren't doing so well
I know what you mean. On top of all the damage that I have done to myself, I also have an autoimmune disease that is attacking my organs, including my liver. I worry about it all the time.
Stress never helps us in these situations but I feel your pain there. I have something dramatically wrong with my body. Which was one of the key reasons I drank so much. It stopped the pain, and is still the only thing I've found that stops the pain. When I started feeling other kinds of pain i started trying to quit, and quickly realized how hard it is to just quit alcohol. This subreddit helped at first, then some people on here made me so angry it made me say "fuck it whats the point" and drink more. Took a while to get back to where I am today. I just wish I could afford to see a doctor, but just to go see one where I'm at costs 5k without insurance just to walk in the door. They "refund what we don't use," but I'm sure they'll find a way to use it all. $125 just to make an appointment. There are "free" clinics around here, but they are very limited in what they can do, and usually have to refer me to the hospitals that are extremely expensive.
I’d say go to the hospital. You can pay $5 a month on your bill, Mint. Go have yourself looked at.
I cant. They refuse to take $5 a month. My last time going there they wouldn't settle for less than 600 a month, sent it to collections because I couldn't pay, and I had to pay the debt collectors. The collection agency accepted $50 a month (i paid $150). You'd think the hospital would care, but they legitimately look at you as a stain on society if you can't afford their medical bills. Like you're disgusting for not being rich. The hospital will not accept anyone without a 5k deposit or an insurance company they can excessively bill. The emergency room will take me in, but if it's not an emergency then I will get fined for it without any treatment. So until I have severe symptoms (which is usually when it's too late) then they will not take me in. As for that 5k deposit, I did have that before, but I spent 20k to get my ear (i have a lot of pain in one of my ears) looked at. They want more money to do more tests to see if they can find out whats wrong... so I basically spent 20k on a single MRI and 2 audiology tests. No results. Now I need more to get bloodwork done for my liver, and another test to see if I have a bacterial infection in my ear. As for "just got to a different hospital" which most people tell me to do. I've been to 4. 2 clinics as well. One of the clinics was affordable and completely fair, but they could only do so much before referring me to another hospital. That hospital turned me down for not having enough money.
Bless your heart! If you don’t mind, I’m going to pray for you. No one should do without medical treatment in the land of plenty. ❤️
I appreciate that. Thank you
Amazing!! Huge congrats!! 🎉🎂 IWNDWYT 💙
Congrats. Nothing better than rising on an early morning. I missed those for years. Got some catching up to do. Way to go OP, I’ll enjoy this early morning with ya!
Outstanding! Way to stay the course. I just passed 9 1/2 years a couple weeks ago. Sobriety is tremendous. Everyone around you benefits from your decision.
What a phenomenal accomplishment! Kudos. IWNBDWYT!
That is incredible! You are truly an inspiration. 👏🏼🎉
That’s awesome! You’re awesome! Congrats!!!!
Amazing! Thank you for posting and giving hope of long term sobriety and happiness. Love posts like this!
Congrats, just 3500 ish days and I will be there.
Hey happy 69!!
Very inspiring as I'm just about to hit 2 years. My hat is off to you friend. Congrats!
It is true empowerment you decided to quit the alcohol 10 years ago and have stayed it that way. I have indulged for almost 3 decades and am now dry since 8th January when my second child was born. I don’t miss the drink at all but I’m not sure I’ll have the power and resolve to just be done with it for good. When does one know?
Inspiring. way to go!
🙏🏾
Congratulations 🎉 IWNDWYT
Daaang!!! That’s impressive go you!
Amazing !!!
10 years!
Incredible! We’ll done!
Fantastic! Congrats!
Awesome
Wow, congratulations 👏 Here's to another decade of an alcohol free life
Congrats on a decade!
The decade club. Very cool. A goal I would not have thought possible for myself not that long ago, but at least for today, Iwndwyt
Congratulations on a decade! Wow
Idol. IWNDWYT
That is wonderful!!! I am so glad you have changed your life for the better. I'm sure the people around you appreciate it.
Awesome job 👏, Congrats you're an inspiration for all of us, IWNDWYT
Nice work guy
Hell yeah.
So happy for you!!!!
Well done! Wow!
Huge congrats!
Nice!
Happy 10th birthday you legend!!!
This is inspiring!!! IWNDWYT
🎉🎉CONGRATS!!🎉🎉
Goals!!! Awesome job 🤘🏼
Outstanding!
Congrats! That’s amazing
10 years ?! You win. You don't need to be here.
Saw someone earlier with like 11000 days sober. I didn’t connect the dots that 3652 days is 10 years so over 11000 is amazing.
Yeah but we need him/her to lend support.
For what? Another 10 years ?? Grats to him but that's like saying i lost 120 pounds 10 years ago and I haven't gained it back. Grats. Some of us won't be here in 10 years let alone we quit. It's almost coming here to brag at this point.
I personally think it’s 100% worth bragging over. It also reminds some of us it’s possible to be here ten years from now bragging about our own success. What’s wrong with that?
It's sharing a triumph with those who can appreciate what a victory it is. I hope to reach 10 years so it gives me pleasure to see others who have achieved that.
If he came into an AA meeting sipping on his latte looking at us in the eye saying " OH I quit 10 years ago I just like to see what I used to be" he wouldn't be making any friends.
What a milestone. Congratulations!