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Originally Posted by Tryingtobehappy5
Naltrexone is the one I tried, I didnt find any difference while on it and I tried it for quite a while.
When I was starting to have cravings when the depression came on a few weeks ago and I was still on my meds I was thinking of asking my GP if I could go on antabuse because most of the time I am ok in the morning and will take my meds(I take them all in the morning now for that reason) then later in the day will start to want to mess up. I thought that way I already would have taken it when the cravings came which would stop me from acting on those cravings because I know the reaction is apparently pretty bad and I currently dont get sick at all so that would be a big change for me.
However I didnt go to the Dr and I really regret it now. I guess I dont know if it would have changed anything but maybe if I had gone in and let them know I wasnt doing well before I quit the meds and drank they could have helped me stop this before it started.
I have never heard of acamprosate and just heard of tegretol a little, didnt realize it had any effects regarding substance abuse. I will look into those a little more and maybe call for an appt.
Would you call the Psychiatrist to go on one? I have never called my P for an extra appt but Im not sure if that would be more helpful than talking to my GP. And now of course its a long weekend. Kind of a bad time to think about making an appt.
I dont think I will have any withdrawals I have only been drinking heavy for around 2 weeks, I have gone on a benzo once for withdrawal but that was a different P, I dont think this one or my GP would go for that considering my history of abusing the medications they give me they are extra cautious.
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If I were in your shoes, I'd call the psychiatrist's office first. I'd let them know exactly what you want to do and inquire if they can help, or if you should call your general practitioner. I imagine going inpatient could come up. Or maybe not. If you are dead set against inpatient, you'll have to mention it. Either way, I think you should have some guidance. I hope you don't have alcohol withdrawal symptoms, but the whole process could be trying, psychologically. Plus, hey, if you are symptomatic with your bipolar disorder, you've got that to fight since it makes drinking more likely.