Hey all,
I just wanted to share that I went to the chemical dependency branch of my insurance this morning. I was quite nervous, thinking they were going to try to pressure me into something I did not want to do like AA or something, but left feeling a huge sense of relief. The counselor I spoke to took down my history...the first time I've ever been honest with a medical professional about how much I truly drink and the things I've done--how scary to hear myself say those things out loud! She was not familiar with the MWO program, but was receptive to whatever I wanted to do. They do not have Topamax on their formulary so I have to go back this afternoon to see a medical doc that will prescribe Naltrexone--that is assuming my liver functions come back normal. I am willing to try that instead and have all my cd's and supplements on order from MWO. I will go back to see her periodically...right now we'll try every other week and I plan to visit this site for any other support I need.
I'm interested to hear if anyone is taking the Naltrexone, what their experiences have been, and if there are any interactions with the supplements that I should be aware of. I have searched the forums but haven't really found a whole lot of info about the Naltrexone.
I didn't have a drink last night for the first time in I don't know how long. But I did take half a xanax to take the edge off...so maybe that doesn't really count as being sober. I hope that my optimism about my 'new' life continues and that I can get to know some of you in the weeks to come!
Pepper:new:
I just wanted to share that I went to the chemical dependency branch of my insurance this morning. I was quite nervous, thinking they were going to try to pressure me into something I did not want to do like AA or something, but left feeling a huge sense of relief. The counselor I spoke to took down my history...the first time I've ever been honest with a medical professional about how much I truly drink and the things I've done--how scary to hear myself say those things out loud! She was not familiar with the MWO program, but was receptive to whatever I wanted to do. They do not have Topamax on their formulary so I have to go back this afternoon to see a medical doc that will prescribe Naltrexone--that is assuming my liver functions come back normal. I am willing to try that instead and have all my cd's and supplements on order from MWO. I will go back to see her periodically...right now we'll try every other week and I plan to visit this site for any other support I need.
I'm interested to hear if anyone is taking the Naltrexone, what their experiences have been, and if there are any interactions with the supplements that I should be aware of. I have searched the forums but haven't really found a whole lot of info about the Naltrexone.
I didn't have a drink last night for the first time in I don't know how long. But I did take half a xanax to take the edge off...so maybe that doesn't really count as being sober. I hope that my optimism about my 'new' life continues and that I can get to know some of you in the weeks to come!
Pepper:new:
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