"I Was Throwing Up Blood and Still Drinking" | Alcoholic Seizures, Psych Wards & How I Got Sober

Karina’s story is raw, unfiltered, and powerful. From growing up as a cheerleader with early signs of heavy drinking, to panic attacks and daily withdrawals, she spiraled into isolation, suicide attempts, and repeated hospital visits. Her first rehab didn’t stick—she left planning to “drink normally” again. But after seizures, ICU stays, and liver failure, Karina nearly lost her life. What changed? During her second treatment, she finally surrendered—acceptance, honesty, and community transformed her path. Now she’s thriving in sobriety, finding gratitude in the little things, and helping others walk the same road. If you’re struggling with addiction or know someone who is, Karina’s journey will inspire you to believe recovery is possible. #Sobriety #AlcoholismRecovery #AddictionStory #MentalHealthAwareness #RiseAbovePodcast #KarinasStory #SobrietyJourney #RecoveryCommunity 00:00 – Intro / Childhood & Cheerleading 04:12 – First signs of drinking in high school & college 12:45 – Hoboken move, parents’ divorce & toxic relationship 19:20 – Panic attacks, daily drinking & first psych ward stay 27:15 – First rehab attempt & denial of alcoholism 33:40 – Relapse at the airport & rapid decline 41:55 – ICU visits, cirrhosis & alcoholic hepatitis 48:15 – Rock bottom: isolation, blood vomiting, near death 55:32 – The call that saved her life & second rehab 1:03:00 – Seizure in detox & brutal withdrawal 1:15:00 – Spiritual turning point & real acceptance 1:25:00 – Falling in love with recovery & helping others 1:40:00 – Gratitude, community & rebuilding her life 1:55:00 – Closing reflections 🔔 Join Rise Above with Kevin Lanning to watch more content on Triumph, adversity, resilience, and inspiration:    / @riseabovewithkevin   ✅ Stay Connected To Us. 👉Instagram:   / riseabovewithkevin   👉 TikTok:   / rawithk   👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk ✅ For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ================================ ✅ About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning: Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious. About Kevin: Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more exclusive, insightful, and inspiring videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Riseabovepod... ================================= #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corecore #motivation #addictionrecovery #inspiration #selflove #selfhelp #loveyourself Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Rise Above with Kevin Lanning