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#21
Congrtulations on getting started and having a plan. Sounds sensible to me. And I'm with you on the taste of Thiamine - it's just nasty.
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#22
Hi all,
Sorry for not getting around to updating sooner. I’ve been having success on the alcohol front having cut back from 8 cans of beer a day to 5 cans a day currently. I’ve not been sleeping well though and my mental health problems aren’t good either. Been hearing more voices. Thankfully the nurse I’m seeing has experience with mental health too, maybe that’s why I got assigned to her, and we are keeping an eye on it. Might bring forward my p-doc appointment and consider going back on meds but waiting to see if things improve for now. There is some worry alcohol withdrawal could exacerbate these things as I cut back further. I’m a bit apprehensive but still feeling motivated and confident about reducing for now. __________________ The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again... "To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson
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#23
Congratulations on cutting back on the beer. That's great. When coming off alcohol, unless you check into a detox, slow is the way to go.
If it were me, I'd mention the voices to my pdoc. He might be able to help you. splitimage |
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#24
yes I would mention it to your pdoc. When is your next appointment?
congratulations on 5drinks a day!!!! This is hard work that you are doing. You are worthy of this effort! bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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I think you have remarkable courage.
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#26
How is it going?
'how are you? bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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Hey, thanks for asking
Again sorry for not replying sooner... I’ve not exactly lost motivation but been a bit up and down. Mostly I’ve been at 5/6 drinks a day but have had a few days up to 7/8 cans again. I’m trying to get back on track. It’s all a process and everything can’t go 100% perfect all the time, just got to keep working towards the goal of abstinence. There was some talk about getting meds to help with cravings if I find I’ve reached a sticking point but we’ll see how it goes for now. I have my next appointment next Wednesday having not had one this week. __________________ The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again... "To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson
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#28
Have you ever considered anabuse?
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#29
We are still working on cutting back gradually. For the moment a medical detox isn’t on the cards.
As I said perhaps some of the meds to help with craving if needed. I have read of Antabuse though. Sounds more like for relapse prevention. I understand even a tiny amount of alcohol can trigger a bad reaction and that’s how it works? __________________ The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again... "To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson
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Hey, time for another update!
I've been doing pretty well. I've managed to cut down to 4 cans a day every day since last Monday bar one. And that was yesterday when I was down the pub. Ended up with spare at home. I poured one down the sink but still drank an extra can. Feeling pretty confident overall. My sleep hasn't been quite so good recently, tending to wake up early and not get back to sleep but other than that things are fine. I do find myself thinking I could drink another sometimes but since I only have the 4 in I don't. Not tempted enough to go out and buy more. The plan is to continue with 4 for a short while until I feel comfortable reducing to 3. Hopefully soon. I'd love to be alcohol-free by sometime in July but we shall see. __________________ The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again... "To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson
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#31
You are doing so well!!!!!
Pat your self on the back. really well. I am not doing well. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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So things are continuing to go well. As in the daily check in thread I did have some bad anxiety last week but it seems to have been a one off. I brought it up at my appointment and for now it’s just something to keep an eye on.
The sweating is getting to me though. It’s mostly at nights but not always that bad. Still not nice to wake up with a film of sweat on occasion. However, I also seem prone to sweating in some other scenarios: after showers... I think maybe the heat? And recentyl I have been sweating buckets doing cleaning in my flat. Like when hoovering or scrubbing shower. Is that normal? For heat or exertion to trigger that much sweats while reducing alcohol. Or is something else going on? Hopefully it’ll pass when I’m off alcohol. As for that. I cut back to the equivalent of roughly 3 cans of beer a day since Saturday. I buy 4 bottles since that way I only have the exact amount in. Thus far it’s gone well. Had some anxiety today but there were extenuating circumstances. Guess we’ll see how tomorrow goes. I finished them today at 9pm having started at 4pm. A little earlier than usual but I’ve had stuff going on so allowed it. Important thing was I didn’t let stuff get to me and end up drinking more than I should. I’m not like tempted by more since I finished at 9pm. Won’t be in bed until nearer 11pm. I’m really proud I’m not drinking right until bed time at the moment. I really hope things keep going this well. I think I’m going to stick at 3 cans a day until my appointment a week on Friday. We’ll see though, my nurse did say sometimes when you get to these levels you can reduce much more quickly and it’s just full abstinence that can be the hurdle. I think alcohol free days will feature soon too before that. I’m getting quite excited now. I know the journey isn’t over by a long way though even if the end is in sight. __________________ The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again... "To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson
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#34
I'm so sorry to hear that. Addiction isn't easy, but do not give up on your sobriety journey. There are many different resources out to help you. Have you thought about a rehab center? I know people who have used thefix.com and rehabreviews.com to find a treatment center, and have now been sober for years. It definitely helps to have someone guide you through the process.
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