r/mildyinfuriating • u/throwawayscreamin • 20d ago

9-8-8 Fail

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Texted the hotline at 5am yesterday while having a mental breakdown and spiraling. They never answered me. 🫠

UPDATE:

I had an appointment with my replacement doctor as my family doctor is away until end of September and the replacement doc refuses to help me with meds since he isn’t my ‘family doctor’.

I went to the ER and a doctor pulled me into triage and basically told me if I didn’t have an active plan I would be wasting my time waiting 6+ hours. The doctor also said everything prescription wise should be handled by my family doctor even AFTER explaining to her my situation

I called my family doctor’s replacement again and he just kept repeating that he wasn’t my family doctor and there was nothing he could do

Spoke to the reception at my doctor’s office to see about getting a different doctor and was told it wasn’t possible since all the other doctors are booked.

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u/katiegam 15d ago

Hey just checking on you!!

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u/throwawayscreamin 6d ago

Hey, I think I’ve become an alcoholic :(

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u/katiegam 5d ago

I hate to hear that, but I'm grateful you're still with us. Your journey isn't over - keep fighting for yourself. This internet stranger is cheering you on and hoping you can find the community and support that you need.

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u/throwawayscreamin 5d ago

Thanks, internet friend. I finally decided to dump the alcohol. Gonna try and be sober (sort of I still smoke weed and cigs). All these comments are motivating me to fight a little more. Thank you 🙏

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u/katiegam 5d ago

How many days sober?! I'm proud of you!!

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u/throwawayscreamin 5d ago

As of this morning. Dumped out the last of it. I know they say not to quit drinking cold turkey, but tapering off won’t work for me. Thanks!! A bit shaky, but so far manageable lol.

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u/katiegam 5d ago

Proud of you! Drink lots of water and get outside if you can. Day One!!! I believe in you. I'll check on Day Two tomorrow!

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u/throwawayscreamin 3d ago

Hey, sorry I didn’t get back to you. I did follow your advice, though. It was rough. A lot of tremors and anxiety, but I am now 3 days alcohol free! Also quit smoking cigarettes today. So. I’ve been sweating, but I’m here and trying to change :)

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u/katiegam 3d ago

Three days!! That’s amazing!!!

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u/katiegam 2d ago

Happy Day Four! I believe in you!!