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    Made my doctors appointment today

    I made my doctors appointment today; it's for Wednesday at 10:30. I'm nervous about this as the doctor I have always seen moved out of state and I will be seeing a new doctor :durn: I got the book and I'm on page 30 (very slow reader) I will read more tonight when I get home. Is there a synopsis some where of the medications Topamax, Campral, Naltrexone, Baclofen, other meds? I would prefer not to have to research each one individually. I was thinking about asking the doctor to put me on the Topamax if it does not interfere with the Prozac I'm on. I will try to get the book read before the doctor?s appointment but that will be pushing it for me.
    I've been analyzing my drinking behavior the last couple days and realize I use alcohol as a reward for myself. I come home after work and have a drink, I mean after all I did work hard all day. I look at the kitchen and say well pour yourself a drink and clean the kitchen; it won't seem like so much work if you?re drinking. Stuff like that. I find it hard to motivate to do any thing without my 'treat'. How pathetic :upset: I've been try to think of something else to reward myself with for 2 days now and can't think of any thing that will give me that instant gratification a drink does. I thought about taking the money I would spend on alcohol and setting it aside for some thing special (a horse, cow, etc..) and that might work later on but right now I need instant gratification. I haven't quit drinking the last 2 days just cut my consumption by 1/10 percent. It's driving me crazy that?s all I can think about. I will probably break down and buy something on the way home, I don't think I could concentrate to read the book if I don't. I think I will just cut my drinking 3/10 percent until I can get to the doctor, finish this book and get started on the program. I think that is the best I can do with out hurting myself or tearing the head off of some one I love right now. uch:

    Thanks for letting me ramble on and on. :thanks:

    MorningOwl
    "A fight is going on inside me, it is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves?. One is evil he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is good he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This fight is going on inside you and every other person, too." The grandson asked"Which wolf will win?" "The one we feed."

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    Made my doctors appointment today

    Hi MorningOwl.
    Try not to worry. You are doing the right thing and I think that you know it.
    I used the reward thing to justify my drinking too, but I decided that a reward should be a good thing, not something that makes you feel bad. My reward these days is that satisfying feeling of going to bed calm and in control, and waking up without the pain and shame.
    Once you start the program, hopefully you will feel more in control. Also, read some of the posts regarding the mental tools and ammunition that you'll need to help you through the day and night.
    Don't worry about rambling. It's good to get your feelings aired.
    I really hope that you have a better day today.

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      #3
      Made my doctors appointment today

      Dear Morning Owl,
      My doctors appointment is this Thursday. Going to ask for Campral.
      Last two nights I've been AF, but just hanging in this evening.
      So, we're both cutting down, and taking the first steps of what will be a difficult road at times. But look at the wonderful support we have from all the great people in MWO who are walking the same path and are ready to help us. Be kind to yourself.
      Fran

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        #4
        Made my doctors appointment today

        If you stop drinking, I will say the Campral works wonders.

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          #5
          Made my doctors appointment today

          Hey Morning Owl :welcome:

          As simple as it sounds, it really does help me. When I allow myself a drink (glass of wine or 2 after work), I make myself drink a full glass of water in between each drink I have. It forces you to drink slower, and you spend more time in "private"... contemplating the universe!:H

          I lived in a tree-house in Colorado, for 18 years, I still go out in the backyard for a pee once in while for old times sake

          Good luck with your Doc. visit.:h

          PS I've been on Topa for about a year now. It's changed my life.
          The only thing worth stealing is a kiss...:flower: zwink:

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            #6
            Made my doctors appointment today

            A tree house, how cool! Do you have pictures you would be willing to share? Thanks for the idea about a glass of water between drinks.
            "A fight is going on inside me, it is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves?. One is evil he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is good he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This fight is going on inside you and every other person, too." The grandson asked"Which wolf will win?" "The one we feed."

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              #7
              Made my doctors appointment today

              I do have pics, but not on the digital camera. I need to get Hubby to show me how to scan them & put them into documents or something.

              PS How did the Doc visit go?
              The only thing worth stealing is a kiss...:flower: zwink:

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                #8
                Made my doctors appointment today

                St. Jude

                Saint Jude,

                I have a question for you. I've been on the Topa for a month and it has worked wonders. I got it from my doc after I showed him the MWO book. But I can't find anything on how long I should take it. Do we take it forever? Do the cravings come back if we stop taking it? Is there harm in long term use? I just can't find any information on this, not even in the book . Thanks for any help you can give me. This has been a miracle for me.

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                  #9
                  Made my doctors appointment today

                  Chile, good questions! I'm guilty of just going for the immediate relief! At least that what I thought when I started taking the Topa a year ago! But it has definately given me my life back.. well, that, these boards the support of everyone here, the whole program, the CD's, exercise, a lot of determination...

                  But I'm not sure about the long term affects. I figure 100 mg a day can't be nearly as bad as the amount of alcohol I was consuming on a daily basis. Not to mention, missing work, bordering very close to loosing my marriage..., loosing my self-respect, the respect of my family & friends... pretty much EVERTHING...

                  But I'm sure we could google it. Think I'll do that.

                  :l Judie
                  The only thing worth stealing is a kiss...:flower: zwink:

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                    #10
                    Made my doctors appointment today

                    Thanks!

                    St. Jude,

                    Thanks for the answer! I'm so glad to find someone who's been on Topa for awhile without any problems. I am taking 100 mg's right now and I plan on staying there. I see no reason to increase the dosage (even though MWO recommends it) when it is working so well. And I really don't want to stop taking it, even though everything I've read only talks about taking it for three months (for alcohol problems). Well, what happens after three months? Nobody ever writes anything about that. Do people stop taking it? Do they drink again? I can't find anything in MWO or in the LANCET study that talks about what happens after the three months. And I am just not satisfied with having my life back for only three months. Now that I've got it back, I'm determined to keep it. Whatever it takes. Thanks again for the response. I love this place.

                    Chile

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                      Made my doctors appointment today

                      Chile, I was just "googling" on topa, & it looks like the biggest concern with taking it for long term is possible weight loss & kidney stones.

                      I've lost some weight, but not too much.( I grew up with a skinny sister & I used to do gymnastics, so I've never been too skinny...)

                      As far as the kidney stones go. I haven't had a problem, & don't want one! I do make sure I drink plenty of water. I also don't eat much meat, (which I didn't realize till just now googlin, but that can add to problem w/stones)

                      I've also heard that putting lemons in your water or drinking lemonaid is really a great preventative for kidney stones. Helps break down the calcium or whatever it is that builds up to create them.
                      The only thing worth stealing is a kiss...:flower: zwink:

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                        #12
                        Made my doctors appointment today

                        Thought you'd never ask!
                        :H




                        PS, Fan, Don't tell anyone! You'll ruin my bad reputation...
                        The only thing worth stealing is a kiss...:flower: zwink:

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                          #13
                          Made my doctors appointment today

                          Saint Jude, the doctor's appointment went well. He doesn't want to put me on the topa but he wrote me a script for Campral. I hope the campral is strong enough, if not I will go back to him an insist on the topa. I emailed my parents and they are going to help pay for the cd's and vit's to start the program. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Let me know when you get the pictures scanned in I would love to see them.
                          "A fight is going on inside me, it is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves?. One is evil he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is good he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This fight is going on inside you and every other person, too." The grandson asked"Which wolf will win?" "The one we feed."

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                            #14
                            Made my doctors appointment today

                            Good luck honey!

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