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[Blue Sky]

Just joined in Australia

Hi feathersn fur

Sorry you had such a bad experience with the doc. You've got your suppliments, now work out your plan. Are you going to do 30 days Alcohol Free to give your body a chance to stabilize? I would recommend that, you will start feeling better very quickly, likely in 4 days time.

I would urge you to consider talking to your husband (if you think he would be supportive) before you give up alcohol. This site is good and supportive but sometimes it helps to have someone there in person to help you be strong and not give in to a craving. You wrote that there is alot of alcohol in your house. That is not good. It will be very difficult to stay strong with temptation so close. If your husband was aware of your plans he could either temporarily remove it or place it under lock and key. You may even be able to persuade him to join you???!!!

Anyway, you are not alone and you can get out of this mess.

[Glass Half Empty]

Just joined in Australia

Hello

Hi F & F, and welcome from another Australian!
:welcome:

Edited: because I just saw the last three pages that I missed first time around - sorry!
Anyway - the only change I would make to my post is to say that your Dr doesn't seem to be very knowledgeable (or willing to explore options) so please hang in there and don't take his advice as gospel.

So here was my post:
There are a lot of us here who could be considered to be "functional" drinkers who hold down successful jobs or are role model parents or both, but still manage to drink at least a bottle or two (or three) of wine each night and recognise that we have a problem with alcohol that seriously needs to be addressed.

From what I can gather there is a substantial difference between being physically or emotionally/psychologically addicted to alcohol, in terms of what happens when you quit. I'm not suggesting either is easier or harder than the other, just that if you don't have a physical addiction you hopefully shouldn't have the risk of seizures, hallucinations etc when you stop, which makes it different in terms of whether or not you can do it without medical intervention or involvement.

Anyway, you've taken that important first step of recognising you may have a problem which is really fantastic. PM me if you want to talk privately at any time.

Regards
GHE

[SKendall]

Just joined in Australia

Hello and welcome! I'm glad you're here you will receive a lot of support. I don't understand a GP who wants to bring in family members, I hope you find a new one.

You'll like it here

[me1455]

Just joined in Australia

hey, i saw your post about your husband notknowing you have a problem.. how can husbands or wives not see their other drinking everynight? im confused. i know my boyfriend knew. besides drinking everynight, id often get sloppy drunk.