I saved my brother's life last night....

[jbjints]

I am embarrassed to say that last night my brother overdosed on cocaine, ambien, quinapril, and alcohol. Before the EMT's arrived he stopped breathing. I performed CPR on my brother and I was able to revive him. I had to share my story because I am proud of myself and not that I ever doubted my desire to be a nurse but now I know that me being a nurse is meant to be.

I hope he appreciates me saving his life.

[Babs0512]

I had to do CPR on my mother, so I know how scared you were.

GREAT job, and you should be proud.

I sincerely hope you brother appreciates his second chance, and get's some addiction help.

God bless

[jbjints]

My brother is in rehabilitation and he sounds better but I am still very scared about what to expect when he gets out. I feel like I am going to be walking on eggshells when he gets out.

Many have recommended an Al-Anon type program and I am seriously considering it.

[baileynana]

congratulations on your great work. hope your brother recovers.

Kathy

[jbjints]

UPDATE:

After two or three relapses my brother has now been clean for 3 months. I attended an NA and AA meeting in our neighborhood and recommended that he give one or the other a shot. He is now a regular. He said that he has always heard about these types of meetings but never believed they worked, he basically thought they were BS.

He is now a believer and he and I get along now better than ever. I am keeping my finger's crossed that he keep's on keeping on. I am so very proud of him.

[flightnurse2b, LPN]

UPDATE:

After two or three relapses my brother has now been clean for 3 months. I attended an NA and AA meeting in our neighborhood and recommended that he give one or the other a shot. He is now a regular. He said that he has always heard about these types of meetings but never believed they worked, he basically thought they were BS.

He is now a believer and he and I get along now better than ever. I am keeping my finger's crossed that he keep's on keeping on. I am so very proud of him.

that is wonderful news!!! i bet you are proud of him. he is lucky to have such a supportive family :)

may god continue to bless him with the strength to stay sober. :heartbeat

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Well done!

Hope your brother gets better.

eta: I just saw that he's going to meetings. People who make meetings make it.

:)

[leslie :-D]

jb, that is wonder, WONDERFUL news.

i am sooo happy for him, for you, your family.

sue is right.

it will not work w/o meetings...daily...

sometimes bid.

many warm, congratulatory hugs!!

leslie

[jnette, ASN, EMT-I]

Good for you ! And good for him !!! A wonderful read.. very refreshing. Thank you for sharing ! :)

[ghillbert, MSN, NP]

Well done - my mum passed out once and I was useless. My 10+ yrs of critical care were useless and I couldn't even remember how old she was when the paramedics asked!