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[debruce]

Good Morning all,
Well here I am again. I have been taking Naltrexone for some time now. I have just added in Campral since last Friday. I had a couple of drinks on Sat, Sun and Mon. Not many, but I don't think I should have been having any. I have now been AF since Tuesday, so this is day 3.
I feel quite confident in myself, but am waking up feeling like crap. I feel like a steam roller has gone over the top of me. I have headaches and feel quite cranky and edgy. Is this normal?????
I have been seeing a psychologist. He is trying to teach me self hypnosis/meditation. I can't do it, so I am thinking of seeing a hypnotist. I am not good at doing things by myself. When I try to meditate, I don't have the concentration.
Oh well, wanted to get this all off my chest, so here it is.
:thanks:

[livingfree]

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debruce - I have no history with those medications - it could be the meds you are feeling .... HOWEVER - it took me a week after my last drink to feel the irritation and anger lessening. Then I think it took several weeks more for the anxiety to lift ... so just quitting the AL can bring the symptoms - but check with your Dr. - as medications can be the cause sometimes.

Best to you
Liv

[KateH1]

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Hi debruce, as far as the meds, I am with livingfree, I have no experience and when it comes to medications, everyones experiences can be quite different. You really should check with your doctor on that topic.

As for meditation, don't worry about not being able to "concentrate"......meditation is really just the opposite to concentration. Play some soothing music (without words)....sit in a comfortable spot and just breath. The only thing you need to concentrate on is your breathing. If your mind wonders of, just go back to concentrating on your breathing. Try five minutes a day to start. In time, you will really look forward to this special quiet time.

Best Wishes,
Kate

[Cinders]

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Debruce,

I am sorry you are waking up feeling so whacked.

I agree, talk to the doc and see if it is related to the meds. I took Naltrexone and Campral a while back and the only side effect was gas.

I have, however, been taking a sleep aid called Trazadone (prescription) and get a full night's sleep.

Alas, us alcoholics who quit drinking sure do have issues with real sleep once we quit. That does get better, though.

Hang in there. I am glad you are feeling confident. That helps a lot!

Love,
Cindi
XXIV

[Palatia]

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I'm in my third week and am doing no drugs.. I do sleep pretty well.. but I feel wiped out most of the day .. I think I'm still catching up on all those years of pseudo sleep lol. I also need to cut back on cigarettes some more because I think those are wiping me out too...

OHH.. meant to say I've had little headaches but mostly at night, which is really weird because I never got any really when I was drinking. Even that is going away now that I'm more cleaned out of the AL..

So.. it could just be your body catching up, your body adjusting to being AF.. or as Cindi and Kate said... check with your Dr regarding the meds...

[Ripple]

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poo bag.

however, campral takes 5 days to begin resetting brain chemicals, therefore you will feel like crap. I did. Campral worked a short time for me. Seems like one must switch to other kinds to get the most relief. hope you feel better. :new: