One Step at a Time - February 2013

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

I'm so glad to hear your dad is doing ok Nora. It must mean so much to him that you're there by his side.
Try and look after yourself a little bit too if you can. Try to eat and sleep when you get a chance so you can keep your strength up.

Hugs and prayers :l :h :l :h :l :h

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Checking in, too. Take care of yourself, Nora.:l

Doc wouldn't give me AB. Perhaps he didn't trust me to not drink on it? I'm projecting... Anyway, he did take me seriously, and wrote an Rx for Campral. That was his suggestion. He also suggested AA, and a local hospital recovery program, and therapists. He passed no judgments, and had his own ideas as to why I might drink.

I'll read the paper he gave me for Campral, but I won't do in-depth research it yet. I don't want horror stories.

I was elated when I left his office. I got help. He's saved me numerous times, and I am grateful.

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

NoraC;1469222 wrote: Thank you all for the prayers and support and the PMs. We are still here in the hospital. He has pneumonia and had several heart attacks. He does seem a littlebetter today. Just trying to keep him comfortable.
sorry for the typos. I'm on my kindle. I love you all.

Nora - my dear friend - thinking of you and sending you lorry loads of love and hugs. Wish I could be there to give you support..... hang in there,

love, sun XX

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Juja -
you can order AB on line here. That's what I did.
get some rest please Nora and know that we are here for you
dinner is in the oben and clothes are washing
it never ends....and that's a good thing

[Sunbeam]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Juja, I am glad you felt helped by your doctor. It is too easy to focus on what we want, instead of what they feel will help us. Not that I am always the best listener, but it really is a good place to start. I always google for more information. They never have time to explain things to my satisfaction.

Nora, I'm glad things have stabilized with your dad.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

x post Sun
hugs to you Niner and Sunshine and Glass and everyone to follow

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Sunbeam;1469261 wrote: Juja, I am glad you felt helped by your doctor. It is too easy to focus on what we want, instead of what they feel will help us. Not that I am always the best listener, but it really is a good place to start. I always google for more information. They never have time to explain things to my satisfaction.

Do I detect a hint there?

Actually, my dr didn't really explain why he immediately thought of Campral, or else I don't remember what he said. I only get 15 minutes with him, and don't absorb everything. It made sense at the time. I'll have to think about it...

And, yes, I'll google it. I won't be able to contain my curiostiy.

If it's not for me, I'll order AB online.

Hugs to al.

[Sunbeam]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Juja, I wonder how many doctors we have collectively seen? Too Many!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Campral did nothing for me. Topa and Bac made me ill.
AB helped, but I eventually got there with the suport of my family and the results of really stupid things I did while drunk.
off to shower
xo
mama

[JackieClaire]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Haven't been here for ages. :wavin: to the Steppers and a big :l for Nora.

Juja I took campral about 8 years ago and had great success until I chose to drink. Give me a shout if I can be of any help.

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Hiya Steppers! I hope everyone is doing well... )

Nora... I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad. I know how close you are to your family, and this will be a really difficult time for you. Hang in there hon and text me if you need to chat. (Mama has my number, so to speak...) :l:l:l

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

JackieClaire;1469527 wrote:
Juja I took campral about 8 years ago and had great success until I chose to drink. Give me a shout if I can be of any help.

I've pm'd you, JC.

I'm thoroughly confused about the purpose of Campral. Any thoughts, suggestions before I have to go to the meds thread?

Zennie!!!!:h

Nora, you're on my mind, sweetie.:l:h I do hope all is going better. We're here.

Time to shower.

[FlyAway]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Thinking of you Nora. I hope you and your dad are well. :l

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Good morning all,
Nora have you in my thoughts, as well as everyone else that is having a rough time.
Hope everyone has a good day.
FT

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Good morning all!
Huge hugs to you Nora and your dad :l
I took Campral a few years ago but found it did nothing for cravings. Plus you are supposed to take 6 pills a day...seemed like a lot of work for no results. AB is what finally worked for me, guess I need to be "scared straight".
Went to the gym last night. I am suprised that since I started drinking these vegetable/fruit shakes I'm making I haven't had a headache at all! I guess there is something to this fruit and vegetable thing after all. LOL
Hope you're all well today!