The "so today" thread

talk to us, george...

that road is one that you don't want to get back on again, trust me. i don't know much about your situation but i will say that from these posts here, you've got a strong support system right here. if you any need help at all, just talk to us. don't do anything rash, you're better than this. wherever you may be, you're in my prayers, k?

George?

where the hell is he?

Concerned.

Let's all meet-up and hug George.

Actually pretty concerned. I really hope he's OK.

Same, I have been PMing him a few times but not heard anything since his relapse. He did mention that LUDD is his brother in law, maybe he knows.

  Drahken said:

Recently saw an old friend pass after years battling the same demon as you George. It was such a shame for all of us who knew him and failed to recognize how bad his condition was earlier on. The first year or two it seemed like good fun, that he just liked to have a drink with his mates and pass the time. When help was finally sought like you he was already at that event horizon and presented with a decision. But that decision didn't end at the moment he said to himself that he was done drinking and unfortunately after a couple years of being clean and playing right he surrendered and his decision was voided and retroactively taken from him.

 

Stay strong george and for god sakes put the bottle down.

George, I don't know if posting this is a smart thing to do, but two days back, a lady who lived across the street passed away just like Drahken's friend because her liver broke. I heard she also drank way too much the past 20 years. She was a very nice woman, had a good sense of humour and always seemed very lively, it's a real shame, she was only in her 40s.

I did not make this up (why should I anyway) and I thought of your other thread, in which you seemed to be alright, when I heard about the neighbour. Just hang on, that's all I'm really saying. Hope the support from essines and the empathetic posts in this thread will help you accomplish sobriety soon.

I hope you're ok George...

i confess i'm pretty worried about the guy. anyone know him well enough to ring him up or check on him?

Anyone heard anything from him yet? I just really hope he hasn't done anything stupid!

i've been trying to call but cna't seem to get out.

give us a thumbs up, homey

if someone can instruct me, perfectly, on how to call out of canada into the uk, i would be grateful and will report back.

yeah c'mon essines, google the damn international dialling codes ffs

ffs i tried and every god damn time i get different codes from different people and none of them fucking work. jesus fuck.

call your telco and ask like your mum would do

i did and the bitch told me to "google it". what the fucking fuck is that shit.

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To call United Kingdom , you have to dial: 011 + 44 + City Area Code + Number you wish to call.

I found this from google and copy+pasted it. I am sorry if you have already tried this combo and it did not work. Also could you have the operator connect you directly? I am not being a smart ass, in the US you dial 0 for assistance. I really want to help you figure this out because I am sincerely worried about George.

no, that may be what works.

I hope it is. Be sure to give updates of what happens.

he's alright guys, he's pushing on and doing his best, the support is appreciated. for now you can stop worrying and keep hoping!

Also, good shit George - hang in there

i've never had serious addictive issues, only marginal ones. however, in my limited experience, i've found the best way to deal with it is to get involved in PROJECTS. things that require 100% of your brain, so you don't have any left over to fret about whatever you're trying to get away from. doesn't have to be "productive" either -- if i were kicking heroin or something i could see grand theft auto IV keeping me off the junk.

  hahathhat said:

i've never had serious addictive issues, only marginal ones. however, in my limited experience, i've found the best way to deal with it is to get involved in PROJECTS. things that require 100% of your brain, so you don't have any left over to fret about whatever you're trying to get away from. doesn't have to be "productive" either -- if i were kicking heroin or something i could see grand theft auto IV keeping me off the junk.

thanks for the information, sincerely! but i don't think you fully grasp the scape of a full-onset case of addiction. If all it took were video games then life would be so easy.

  essines said:

  hahathhat said:

i've never had serious addictive issues, only marginal ones. however, in my limited experience, i've found the best way to deal with it is to get involved in PROJECTS. things that require 100% of your brain, so you don't have any left over to fret about whatever you're trying to get away from. doesn't have to be "productive" either -- if i were kicking heroin or something i could see grand theft auto IV keeping me off the junk.

 

thanks for the information, sincerely! but i don't think you fully grasp the scape of a full-onset case of addiction. If all it took were video games then life would be so easy.

i guess i've never experienced beard withdrawl like you