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    Just to say Hi

    This is my first posting. I've spent a lot of time reading through all the messages with great interest and have been encouraged find a lot of people that sound just like me.

    I've had a problem with alcohol most of my life (I'm 49 now) - it reached a head when I was about 31 and I finally sought counselling when I was 37 that did help but not completely.

    Since finding this site and finding out about topiramate I ordered some and have been taking it for about 3 months now. It's the first time I've taken medication to combat my drinking problem and I've found it a great help - it's fantastic to have some of the real constant day to day slog taken out of the battle.

    I'm now up to the 300mg per day and although I'm not completely AF I would say I'm drinking less than half that I was. I could easily drink a litre of wine a day plus shorts now I drink less than half a bottle a day and socially I feel more normai ie I don't have embarrassing thing that when you go out you're drinking faster everybody else and always wanting more. I can just relax and enjoy myself and not worry about where the next glass of wine is coming from which I imagine is what most 'normal' people feel like.

    I plan to titrate down in a couple of weeks as I don't want to stay on the drug forever as it's a little expensive and also I'm not with a doctor on it so I'll come off and see what happens, then decide what to do next.

    Here's hoping my consumption'll stay low - keep ya posted.
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    #2
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    Hi Susan, :welcome: It sounds like you are doing great and in a positive frame of mind. Well done! I have never tried the topo but loads of people here have and find it very helpful. That feeling of normal is amazing isnt it?
    Good luck, keep posting. would love to hear how you get along.
    Living now and not just existing since 9th July 2008
    Nicotine Free since 6th February 2009

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      #3
      Just to say Hi

      Morning Susan. Sounds to me like your ready to give this a go which is great. My prob has always been white wine, which loves me alot more than i love it. Im on day 8 af and as s/over says, the feeling of being normal, feeling normal and actually liking yourself is something to cherish. Im taking campral, which has helped with the cravings. Im still new here, but the support of these people is a real positive addiction! Keep posting and come join the gang!
      To Infinity And Beyond!!

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        #4
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        Hi Susan and Welcome
        Sounds like you have a great plan. White wine was/is my monkey on my back. Since I found this site I have been AF for more days in a row than ever. I still slip now and then but by coming here, you are not judged and you are supported by those who have been there. So keep trying. We can do this!!
        All the best to you!
        When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.
        -- Franklin D Roosevelt --

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          #5
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          :hello2::colorwelcome::wave::groupluv: stay strong and think positive
          :beach: life does change as long as you are willing to change yourself ..
          best thing about the future it comes one day at a time..

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            #6
            Just to say Hi

            Welcome Susan, look forward to more of your posts.
            Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message

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              #7
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              Welcome Susan,
              You sound like things are going well for you. Stay with us on this site; it is a huge part of your recovery and you'll make lots of new friends. As Vlad said, I look forward to your future posts also. Best wishes to you! Kriger
              "People usually fail when they are on the verge of success. So give as much care to the end as to the beginning." Lao-Tzu

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                #8
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                Hi Susan,
                Welcome, this is my 2nd day to post and the support is great. It is great to have that normal feeling. I had slipped so yesterday was day one start over for me which I made it through! YEAH! Keep us posted on how you do. White wine is my problem too.
                HW

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                  #9
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                  Welcome Susan,

                  Have you had the chance to read RJ's book? If not, I think you'll find it most helpful. It outlines the program that RJ designed for herself to bring her drinking under control. One of it's strongest points is that it approaches the problem from multiple angles. If you're thinking of getting off the topa, suggest you be prepared with a back up plan, like having the supplements ready and an exercise/diet/cd regimen already in place. I've found the multiple approach helps when one aspect seems to lose it's effectiveness (I've been on Campral for a year, and am about to get off it - I rely on the cd's for a boost when necessary.) Best to you - look forward to seeing you on the boards.

                  Vera-b

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                    #10
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                    Thanks for all your kind replies. I've been keen to read RJ's book and have seen that it's available to download in PDF form but it seems to elude me - is it still available in this form. I'll gladly go to Amazon and buy it but it would be so much quicker to download it - I don't mind paying for it - just would like to avoid the wait.

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