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[soule]

Hi everyone, i've just came across this site and thought i'd join for some good advice and to learn a bit about alcoholism.
My new partner is an alcoholic drinking approx 2 bottle of vodka every 24 hours. I have never in my life met someone so desperate to change his life. He has been like this for about 6 months now after being clean for 5 years! He has tried to get help with his own GP with know luck. I have took it upon myself to move him in with me (i'm a teatotal) and get him registered with my GP. We have an appointment on Monday 13th June at 5.30 and i'm praying he will prescribe Librium. I am totally 100% committed to helping him through a home detox with the help of Librium. I'm getting worried now though that my GP wont prescribe it as i've read alot on the net that some do and some dont.
What do you think our chances are of getting it prescribed??
Thanks in advance for any advice x

[Lavande]

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Hi Soule,

Very nice of you to join MWO in search for help for your partner.
Do you think he will be willing to come & join as well?

Not all GPs are experienced with Detox regimens. Hopefully yours will be open enough to offer help or a referral to someone who will help. Two bottles of vodka in 24 hrs is quite a lot, quitting suddenly could be dangerous without medical supervision.

In the meantime maybe you can take a look in the https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html for some good ideas to help you make a plan. And you can download the MWO book from the Health store here on the site. It's full of good info for you.

Wishing you both the very best!

Lav

[hillsidetime]

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Soule, you are a loving and caring partner. I am not sure of the answer to your question. I do know how hard it is to give up the bottle. Is your partner really, truly ready to start a new life without booze? I really hope so, and I hope it goes great.

Don't forget that you are an important person too, don't forget about yourself. You need to be happy, and safe, and healthy too.
Take care,
Hill

[choice]

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Hi Soule,
welcome :l I have learned SO much about alcoholism on this site and it has really been eyeopening and changed my life. I've tried to get people I know (who struggle with alcohol) to check out MWO and sure wish they would as it's really worked for me. I think you'll be happy with the vast amount of information here. If your partner has had a sober stint of 5 years I think that is very encouraging. I hope he can get there again. Take care of yourself as you reach out a helping hand. Your happiness is very important.
:h Choice

[soule]

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Thanks everyone for your kind replies. Its day 3 of him staying at mine and today he has slept nearly all day! Got the doctors tomorrow so fingers crossed we get the medication required. He is desperate to get off it, its all he talks about and has even tried to cut down on the vodka but feels so poorly with the smaller amount. At least while he's sleeping he isnt drinking i suppose.
I lost my husband 3 years ago and nursed him to the end (not drink related) so even though i know i've got a rough time ahead i'm pretty confident i can cope. Just want to see him better.
Anyway hope you are all well and thanks again for your kind words xx

[Thomas1]

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Hi Soule - I'm new here too, so welcome!

Please check out the thread marked Need Help ASAP. The first post describes medical assistance which may be required for your partner, based on the amount he has been drinking. Normally it involves Valium / Librium, IV fluids, and vitamins.

I don't want to scare you, but alcohol withdrawal can be uncomfortable at best and deadly at worst. If he gets the DTs he will need to do this under a doctor's care. He could suffer cardiac and liver problems as well as neurological damage without proper care.

He has the will and he has you. That's two steps ahead of most people. But medical care is another component, and he shouldn't just abruptly stop.

This site is full of great resources and I hope you'll keep us updated.

[soule]

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Hi everyone, Well been doctors and he prescribed Librium!!!! Soooooo pleased, i've booked holiday off work so D day is Wednesday.
Hope you are all well
xx

[sick of being sick]

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Bless your heart, Soule, I can so relate. My hubby drinks everyday and it is not fun living with him. He is in denial and doesn't won't any help. He's happy just being a drunk. I worry about his health and I don't know WHY he drinks. Is it me? He's so closed up. If I even mention his drinking problem, then we get into a fight. What am I to do? I've offered alternatives, but he always very clearly chooses his alcohol over me. I still love him deeply and I don't want to leave him, even though he doesn't love me enough to quit drinking. I am excited you got some librium, I think it will help. Best of luck to you! I'm always here if you need to talk or a shoulder to cry on.

[soule]

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I think it will only work because Simon wants it sooo badly. My mum was an alcoholic and was in total denial, it was a horrible time so my heart goes out to you. It took my dad to suffer a massive stroke for her to stop!!
As a non drinker myself i find it really difficult to understand too. Will just have to see how it goes, i know i'm in for a bumpy ride and i suposse the detox is the easy bit, its keeping him off it that will be the hard work.
Always here for you too if you want to chat about anything xx