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Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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dipso 10/30/2008

I went back to see my doctor.

I wanted to ask for help. Last week I had an initial interview with an addictions counsellor who is refering me to a local support place. Hopefully I should hear more about that soon.

So i explained to the doc about my abstinence, then slip about 6weeks ago and then that the slips had been getting closer together - ie two weeks apart, 5 days, 3 days 2days etc and I wanted to do something before it became a daily issue again and that I was terrified as I thought I may have started the physical dependence again.

So I am back on reducing doses of librium for 3 weeks. with weekly trips to the doctor and i have an appointment with the addictions counsellor on the 10th nov.

Once Im done with the librium they are considering camprol.

So yesterday was my first librium day - no alcohol yesterday and Im putting in place some steps to prevent me from having any big gaps of alone time.

My first thought this morning was, what can i do to stay sober today.

Just thought Id update.

Newbee1 10/30/2008

I spent a lot of time at the local "Alanon Club" when I was newly sober, always someone to talk to there and COFFEE.
You are aware your meds can't work properly if you are drinking, even occaisionnaly. I know this from personal experience.

deleted_user 10/30/2008

This is a great plan. I am trying to come up with one myself. Kudos to you for being so proactive.

Just one thing I thought I would add, not to discourage, but just to let you know...my doc gave me Campral and it didn't help at all :( In fact, I think it made me want to drink more. From what I gather, this is an unusual reaction...most people seem to have good things to say about Campral.

Good luck to you!

deleted_user 10/30/2008

I went through a similiar thing. When I last went to the Doc, he took one look at me and said "Brian, you are a shell of the man I once knew, you are dying." He wanted to put me in the hospital, but I was between insurance programs at the time. He sighed and gave me five days worth of Librium so I could de-tox at home. It was hell. But I was ready to quit...I wanted to live. I made my decision. Have you made yours? If you have, and I hope it's the right one, you'll make it.
Fight! Go to meetings, pray, talk to other alcoholics. Get a sponsor, stay busy. Don't abuse the Librium. Sobriety doesn't come in a pill, it comes with hard work.
Blessings to you and good luck!

deleted_user 10/30/2008

Great! You took action and are following through! The librium should help bunches. As far as trying to stay sober? First, remember that your meds will not work under the influence. Try to think about why you went to the Dr. in the first place. You are desperate to get sober again. To stay sober. You know you need help and can't do it alone. I would go to an AA meeting everyday especially at this point.

deleted_user 10/30/2008

Dearest Dipso you have another opportunity dont screw it up

I have been on Campral since I detoxed and ive had no cravings whatsoever - its good of ots mental cravings you are susceptible to - of its physical cravings you get take Antabuse

dipso 10/31/2008

I am ready to fix my lie. I had been making good inroads until i screwed up.

I have no intention of drinking on the meds. Last time when my dose was reduced I was still freaking and drank with disastrous consequences.

I just want to be me, and feel life not just go through it in a daze.

So 2 nights sober for me.
20 everyday to go into my money saving tin.

And today - a day off which would be my normal trigger day - im busy all day until my partner comes home.

Im also being real careful to put healthy food into my body as for me the drink and junk go hand in hand.

AA isnt something i amm either keen on or have totally ruled out.

I am looking forward to the in hospital treatment which I should hopefully hear about in a month.

Meds are working well though im a bit angsty.

Thanks everyone for the support.

Strangely Im so looking forward to xmas - it will be my first sober one in my adult life. But I know its baby steps for me at this stage.

I have asked my partner to take my purse and cashcard anytime im tempted or will be left alone for along time with out a plan.

On the upside it looks like our house will get cleaner and i will work harder at my job.

*hugs all*

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