How do you get over something awful? ***UPDATES*** page 3 & 5

[Robinrs]

Great UPDATE!!

You can go into advanced edit and change the thread title to annouce that there is an update. I'm sure there are lots of people on the board who would like to know.

Again, you are a HERO!!!

 

[4nana]

I've been wondering how your friend was doing and really appreciate your positive update. Continued prayers for your his full recovery, and you too sweetie.

 

[mickeylove2]

Great UPDATE!!

You can go into advanced edit and change the thread title to annouce that there is an update. I'm sure there are lots of people on the board who would like to know.

Again, you are a HERO!!!

Thank you, I always wondered how to do that I changed it. I am no hero, but thanks for the kind words.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I am happy to hear his condition is improving. Thanks for updating us.

 

[castmemberb4]

So happy to hear that your friend and you are both getting better.
Hang in there

 

[minniecarousel]

Praying that he continues to improve.

God bless you for being there! You did good!

Hang in there.

 

[krcit]

Good to hear! I will keep praying.

 

[Mrs.Toad]

 

[Planogirl]

Great news!

 

[Nik's Mom]

I'm glad your friend is doing better. I'm not sure if this was an accidental overdose or on purpose. Either way, your friend was given a second chance at life because of your actions. I know it's hard to get over what you experienced, but in time you will feel better. I wish your friend continued recovery.

 

[Tuffcookie]

I am glad to hear this hopeful update.



TC

 

[MzDiz]

I'm glad to see this is shaping up to be a happy ending. I lost a cousin in a similar situation.

 

[TheBigBadWolf]

I'm so glad your friend is doing better. So lucky for him that he was in the right place for you to save his life. I'm glad you are feeling better, and I think you're a hero for saving his life!

 

[mickeylove2]

What attitude about drinking are you talking about and why is it any of your business if she wants to have friends over and have alcohol? You aren't her mother.

What the heck is so alarming about having some friends over, eating, having some beer and playing cards? Are adults not allowed to do that? My goodness, it's not like they were doing keg stands and raving. The cops didn't get called because of some out of control party. She is a responsible adult, not some teenager at college.

This thread is not about her drinking habits, not that you could tell what those where from one evening in her life, it's about a horrible and tragic event. She has no control over what her friends do. I'm just glad that things did work out the way they did and that he ended up on her couch and not home alone where he would have aspirated on his own vomit and died.

Yeah, I mean, there were 6 of us, all over the age of 21 and we had 2 30 packs of beer (and we also had soda but no liquor, darn it), with 18 left over the next day. I guess we are alcoholics!!! We started with crabs and beer around 4 and like I said by 2am I was alone, so that's really a whole lot of alcohol isn't it???

 

[Mickey527]

I used to work at a college that had a 24 hour health center. I was the only nurse on duty from midnight to 8 am.
I couldn't tell you the number of times friends would bring in their drinking buddies, drop them at the door and take off and leave me with the person in the state your friend was in.
I called 911 at least 4 times a week and many had to be intubated for days before they came out of the comas.
You did exactly what you needed, and you did save him. I only hope there isn't permanent damage to his brain. he will surely be sent for treatment and to a psychiatrist after this when he is able. Hopefully he will learn from this.
I do have a son who I feel drinks too much but there is nothing that can be done until that person is ready to either stop or get help. He is in the Marines and they are well known for being heavy imbibers. I just pray that he doesn't go overboard, but I can't be there with him so all I can do is pray.
That is all you can do for your friend too, just hope he admits and gets help for his problems.
And as for your implied drinking problems. You have nothing to be concerned about, with what you have written. Take care of yourself and don't be concerned about what others have to say.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

OP, I'm so happy your friend is making strides toward getting better.

If, however, he did this on purpose, you need to steel yourself to the possibility he might be angry at you for bringing him back. Please know that if this is the case, it will be his hurt, depression, anger (whatever) talking. YOU DID THE RIGHT THING, WHETHER HE REALIZES IT NOW OR NOT. You not only did the right thing, you did the ONLY thing you could have done. Know in your heart how grateful his family is and hopefully, with help, how grateful he'll be one day.

If it was an accident, then I pray this is the eye opener that he needs to get his life in order. Either way, WAY TO GO! You are a true and good friend and you should be proud of yourself.

 

[Ilivetogo]

So nice to hear GOOD news!! I'm happy he's doing better. Hopefully now that he's doing better, you can start to heal yourself a little. Sleep will help. I hope that will come a little easier for you now.

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[celestialred]

Just chiming in with kudos to you for being there , and hopes that your friend continues to improve.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear he is pulling thru.

 

[Heidict]

Yeah, I mean, there were 6 of us, all over the age of 21 and we had 2 30 packs of beer (and we also had soda but no liquor, darn it), with 18 left over the next day. I guess we are alcoholics!!! We started with crabs and beer around 4 and like I said by 2am I was alone, so that's really a whole lot of alcohol isn't it???

You are such a lush.