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[brightfield]

After years and years of trying to get help from various doctors, ive finally made a giant step foward.

I decided to go through socal services (risky i know, but its paid off)

Starting monday 21st of may, im going to do a 7-10 day detox program, under close supervision and then going on campral.

I understand that after the detox, its up to me to help myself and meet the campral half way.

i dont know what to expect during the detox period,
anyone know how it works and how it will effect me?

I'am so excited and cant wait to get started.

any advice would be valued

( co,incidentally this has all happened within a month of finding this excellent site,)

so happy and looking foward to a new life without the poison.

all the best to everyone.

[tawnyfrog]

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Fantastic news, Brightfield!

Here's to a good new life.

[cassy]

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Hi Brightfield..fantastic news for you to get the start date..I,ve never had to detox but there are people on who have been through detox who i am sure will respond/
Good Luck to you and keep us posted...i will start the prayers for you now...Well we have to use all our strategies to get through this!!!

Regards Cassy

[paula]

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Hi Brightfield,
Great news, I know a little about detox, it usually involves short term use of
drugs such as chlordiazepoxide ( for anxiety symptoms) lots of counselling
You may feel a little agitated, jittery, it really depends how much you drink.
Often group therapy, which is a lot like mwo, only your speaking to rather
than typing to people.
I do know it works if you put your heart and soul into it.
And then it is up to you with the campral.
You can do it, you will be so much healthier and happier for it.
Love Paula x

[AMELIA]

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Hi Brightfield, fabulous news!! I haven't done the detox, but I am on my sixth week of a relapse management group therapy course (through the NHS) and it is very good. It is all about education and support. This particular course you can do whether you are abs or not (there are others that you can only do if you are abs) and a lot of people stop drinking whilst on the course. I will be going to my seventh meeting tomorrow night and it will be my 15th day without a drink so all is good. This particular NHS drug and alcohol unit has also organised me a phsycologist and an occupational therapist. I can also have couple therapy if I want to and there are groups that do art therapy and free acupunture sessions as well.
So yes, I am lucky too to have found a valuable resource.
Good luck to you for your detox and follow up programme.

All the best
Amelia

[betty boop]

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Bright, I am so proud of you for posting this .... I know that you have battled for this ........ and you have won .............

Over the last few months I have grown to love you very much, and you have become very special to me ....... You know that I am here for you, and will be here whenever you need me in this difficult time .....

Love & hugs :h :l :h

[Mrs Macks]

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So very Happy for you Brightfield.....Good Luck xx

[paula]

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Amelia, your course sounds great. I'm so pleased you are getting help,
Well done on 15 af days.It's obviously working.
Best wishes. x

[Guest]

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BRAVO for you...didnt do detox, but I wish you much success.

[Niblet]

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I'm so happy for you going into detox Brightfield. Doesn't it feel good to know that you can have a specialist take the reins and guide you on your way? Congratulations for taking this very big first step. I look forward to hearing about your new fulfilling way of life very soon.

[Breez]

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Wishing you the very best! Behind you every step of the way! Here's to making a very brave descision that will open your life to new prospects. Good for you!

[trixietrack]

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good luck! and welcome the new healthy you

[ScoobyDoo]

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Bright, that is brilliant!

I have never heard a bad thing about a detox clinic. I am probably not "bad" enough for one but sometimes I wish that I was, just so I could nail this problem properly, and a detox clinic sounds like it would seriously help take stock of the situation.

Good luck my friend. You sound like you're ready for success!

Doo x

[sickofit]

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Good luck Bright bet you can't wait to get stuck into it. All the best and keep us posted.

[AMELIA]

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Amelia, your course sounds great. I'm so pleased you are getting help,
Well done on 15 af days.It's obviously working.
Best wishes. x

Thanks Paula,
Just wanted to make it clear to anyone else over here in the UK, the process I had to go through to get these resources.
I actually went to my doctor when I was drinking 3 - 4 bottles of wine a day. He was mortified (obviously) but wouldn't (couldn't) prescribe topamax - they just don't know about it. So he referred me to the local drug and alcohol treatment centre. Now I know a lot of you may be reserved about confessing all about your drinking history to your doctor, but the drug and alcohol treatment centre keep your doctor fully informed of your progress. So if you complete treatment and continue to be sober, the doctor has that on file.
There is a waiting list for all of the services (except the free acupuncture), but they offer so many back up support measures that it is worth the wait. I am seeing my occupational therapist tonight, I have my group tomorrow night and phsycotherapy on Wednesday night so it is quite full on, but good.
If you are in the UK, you too could tap in to this resource. It is worth giving it a go.
Best wishes
Amelia