Of course the Dr. can help.He could prescribe any number of tranquilizers.It has been my experience though that there has to be a desire to change.Obsessive compulsive behavior is a disease that will require to do certain things.#1 if you don't like the way you think you need to change the things you do.Reapeating the same behaviour will net you the same results.Marie the bottom line is ,you need to look inward.Start from the heart.Pills just make you more likely to look outside yourself.It's a temporary fix at best. I'll say a prayer for you.

Yes, go to a doctor as soon as possible. I know how you feel. I only have three days and I can't even think. Also, always keep a drink in your hand (not alcohol) never go hungry and try to get rest. Talk to another alcholic. If you want my number, I'll give it to you. One day at a time.

thank you iv been to see a doctor he told me to the hospital just saying he cant help i walked out on him i will go see my own doc tomorrow iv taking a sleeping tablet see if that helps thanks again all

Well, the doc is right.

Most will tell you to go to the hospital because that is another way to tell you to go get detoxed. A hospital environment is one of the safest places to do that. So, don't be afraid to take that advice. There is no magic pill. Doctors don't like to replace one drug with another. If they do, they will only give you a couple of days worth. Not, enough IMHO. It is best to get it administored in a clinical environment. Detox is usually 5 days.

Go see an Addictionologist for more details. Don't take any one doctors word as word, second opinions are welcomed, but if you hear it again don't be afraid to act.

Greg G's input is the long-term approach IMHO, however.

i have spent 20+ years searching for medical treatment to make the agony of detox less profound (yes, i was physically addicted-seizures,DT's, cold and hot sweats, no sleep-just overwhelming fear and impending doom, vomiting non-stop. i could not talk or see and no one who knows what that is like can truly appreciate the absolute horror of alcoholism. find detox, then treatment, sober living, and you have a chance. a shoddy job in anything will guarantee failure. good luck. devon

Hi, Ive been on Campral for the last 20mnths. Its a drug prescribed by the doctor and help relieve the cravings. It works for me, please ask your doctor about it.

Marie, I read your profile and it seems you've been sober for a long time unless I'm mistaken. What it sounds like is that you're fixated on alcohol and your fear of drinking even though you haven't. Are you being treated for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? It sounds like your obsessive thinking is causing you a lot of anxiety. Have you ever tried Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? That is very helpful in breaking patterns. If you need to go inpatient for a short period to help you then you should definitely do that especially if you're a risk to yourself. They can jump start your process so you're no longer fixating on it. I'm so sorry you're going through this, I used to go through the same things. Obsessive thinking.. really horrible cycle but it CAN be treated. A pill isn't going to be a quick fix. I know this from 22 years of experience. Do not despair. I do yoga, meditate and exercise to really help myself out with this. Sometimes thinking outside the box just a little tiny bit gets the best results. Best to you. Peace to you.

Your diagnosis of schizophrenia is the one thing that I am looking at. I have a lot of experience with schizophrenia as I have 2 family members with the illness and 1 who is borderline. Why don't you go inpatient just to get things under control more? I really think you'd find great comfort in a step like this. They could really, really help you. You know as I do that you may be going through a cycle that might only be broken by an inpatient stay and a change in medication. If you're not on medication for schizophrenia, it only gets worse but you need to be on the right one. I'm typing all of this under the assumption that you aren't currently drinking. If I can help you at all please message me. Peace to you:)

thank you all but iv not had a drink in 14 month or so just had a bad craveing for one and it got me down i have got depression anxtiey panic attacks but its getting better i need somthink to get me over feeling like this the new doctor i went to see today was great for the first time he listened to me he give me dizapam for a week after hes going to help me its a great feeling i just dont want to go back the way i was and i want to tell you all thank you for being there for me big big hugs to all

marie, glad to hear the doc was of some help to you, please be careful not to overdo it on those diazepams, they are very addictive. Ditto Anne's advice, sounds like she knows what she's talking about.

My medicine is AA, wich helps tremendously.I am pretty sure you will find dr's who will give you all kinds of things, but the problem will still be there.