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[Jeremy78210]

I have been on here a few times times in the past regarding Baclofen & holistic medicine but for some reason i find myself being lost!! I work for myself, don't have many friends which I don't quite understand why as I think of myself as a nice guy butmost of my friends have moved a way or are in relationships or married. I work from 7 am till 9pm and end up drinking & smoking during this period.. I have done Baclofen & have stopped for over a year but for some stupid reason, started again & now when I try Baclofen, the side effects are terrible!! So have started on L-Glutamine which seems to work but I feel so lonely. I miss people!! Please don't say go to AA as I have done that & find it so negative.. I'm in the UK & would love to contact people in my position... Sorry for sounding so depressing but I think this might be a help for myself & hopefully for others. Jem By the way, hope I have posted this in the right place!!!!!!

[Dottie Belle]

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Welcome back Jeremy. There are lots of nice folks in the newbies nest and u wont feel alone. I do believe there are some folks from the UK too. Link is below my name.

[Jeremy78210]

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Thanks Dottie.. I have gone through the Newbies Nest & just feel embaressed as I have been on this forum for a long time.. Actually I feel quite ashamed with myself...

[treetops]

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Hi there from the sunny South Pacific! This is a great site and you will make lots of on line friends. :welcome:

[treetops]

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No need to feel embarrassed about coming back. It's not in our vocabulary

[bkyogagurl]

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Jeremy-

Please don't feel embarrassed. If you just stick around you will start feeling at home. People are really nice here. There are a gazillion threads to look at and reply too. You eventually start making connections here and maybe it will give you the confidence to start making new friends near you.
Hang in there.

[DreamThinkDo]

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Jeremy, the most important thing is that you're back and willing to try again. No shame in that. The Nest can be confusing at first, but it's a wonderfully supportive place. Read back a couple of pages, get to know the people and start posting.

[Alky]

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Jeremy, can you be more specific about your baclofen use? Is it possible you tried to titrate up too fast? SEs can be nasty if you don't take it slow.

I'm trying to be open-minded about AA and I'm continuing to go to meetings as my schedule allows, but I know what you mean. Being the "new guy" I'm getting sick of being preached at. No one at least has slammed my using bac yet. The minute that happens I'm done with AA for good.

[spuddleduck]

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jem, im back here after a long absence. no need for shame. we're all here for the same reason. keep reading the boards and posting, you'll soon settle in again

[j-vo]

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Hi Jeremy,
Welcome back. I have tried numerous methods of first moderating, then abstinence. I have failed both methods many, many times, like I said using various methods. The thing that's working for me is knowing deep down in my heart that my body does not allow alcohol to metabolize in my body correctly. Genetics, disease...don't know, and could be both. But the important thing is this realization and honesty. I took the choice off the table for myself, and after I did that, it has quieted the chatter in my head immensely. I hope you find it deep, deep down like I did and accept that it's not for you. Good luck on your journey.

[Jeremy78210]

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Thanks all, given me goosebumps!!!! I know I can do it but keep relapsing for stupid reasons... Alky, regarding my Baclofen I have started on a 5mg (half a tablet) & I still get really bad SEs!!! The first time I started Bac was over 5 years a go with no problem, apart from nodding off at my desk!! I am taking Pacifen generic Bac..Maybe there is a difference..I don't know..

[skullbabyland]

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Jeremy- don't beat yourself up, give yourself a break. I came back here this year after a few-years absence (and heavy drinking). You're always welcome here, buddy

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