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[cherryc]

:new: hi
i really need help and advise.
as i sit here on my second bottle of wine i feel disgusted with myself and need to do something.
have tried to approach my doctor but to no avail.
i have read about topamax.
all i need is something to stop the craving.
i am ok during the day dont need drink but as soon as kids go to bed need something to drink,
find any excuse to drink . even a good tv programme needs to be accompanied by a bottle of wine.
can anyone give me details of ordering topamax online?
i really would appreciate advise.

many thanks:thanks:

[Beaches]

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Hi CherryC

I can totally relate to waiting until the kids go to bed and wanting to drink. That's where I was. There is a great thread here all about Topamax and other alternatives that can help cravings.

I so wish you the best of luck

[Java]

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i was drinking every night and using every excuse I could, I am on topamax and have been sober for 34 days, I would however recommend trying to get it from a doctor, some people have had some issues ordering it. I was trying to avoid going to the doctor about my problem, even after coming here, but after some good advice to try and if my doctor said no to my request about the topa, to get a new doc, i decided to take all the info about topa to doctor. She was great about it. I would suggest trying again with the doc, and then asking to be referred to another doctor if he/she says no or wont help in some way. Then resort to ordering it from somewhere.

Victoria

[cherryc]

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thank you

:thanks:
thank you for your replies
as i am new to this website can you tell me what to search for regarding the topamax and alternatives?
as regards my local doctor to be honest he is obnoxious and condescending.
i would love to talk to someone but i am so ashamed of myself as i put on this front and have the perfect life!
thanks again for your help

[morrison]

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cherryc;97014 wrote: :thanks:
thank you for your replies
as i am new to this website can you tell me what to search for regarding the topamax and alternatives?
as regards my local doctor to be honest he is obnoxious and condescending.
i would love to talk to someone but i am so ashamed of myself as i put on this front and have the perfect life!
thanks again for your help

Hey Cherry. I just joined here yesterday and I am learning a lot. I just went out and got some Kudzu to see if that helps. A few people on here said it helps. It's over the counter stuff you could get at a Health Store. Topa is prescribed, and with many sites that offer this, that are over seas or Canada, you don't know what you are getting. Do you have insurance with a prescription plan? I ask, because these meds may be expensive, and the cost may deter you from seaking this route. As far as the doctor is concerned, I went to a shrink to get my prescription, so you're GP won't need to know. I felt comfortable going to a shrink, cause I had some other problems I wanted to talk about anyway. Plus, I figured they hear so much crazy sh*t, my problems would seem trivial. You'll have to check what kind of med coverage you need for the shrink. I got a good plan.
Anyway, my pdoc wrote a script for Campral. That was before I found this site. I didn't even get it filled yet cause I have some concerns. I plan on going back to him and asking for the Topa. I hope this has helped. Several people have already helped me in here in just two days. Don't be shy to come here. This is a great place for knowledge and support. Good luck. We're here for you.

[Java]

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I do too!!! I am a runner, i do half marathons, I make good money. Most of have the "perfect life" from the outside. Stick around long enough and you will see that. You can go to the main page here...mywayout.org and go to the research tab, it will give you info on all sorts of stuff, including a medical stufy done on topamax. But listen, when I came here, i have a very off opinion of what i though most problem drinkers were like, i was terrible wrong. We are sucessful people, you would be extremely surprise if everyone listed their professions and hobbies on one list. We all put on a front, and it took me quite a long time to realize i was not alone in this, and I am so happy i found this place. Search around the forums, there are plenty of inspirational posts.


Victoria

[cherryc]

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hi all
just receiving your replies has helped already.
i seem to be thinking about not drinking the next drink rather than just pouring out the bottle.
i really think this site will help me and thank you for your support.
how long have you all been taking it easy on the drink and how do you do it?

cherrycxxxx

[sri]

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Cherry,

I'm new too -- I had been going to a wonderful doc who prescribed Campral for me in Nov -- except I kept drinking rendering it useless. Then she retired....I had to go to a NEW doc I'd never met - today! How embarassing to say "hello" to my new doctor, pour out my sad tale that despite looking like a successful exec, mom, wife, pilot, etc -- I am drinking two bottles of wine a day - on Campral.

I have gone "cold turkey" since my last binge - six days ago - I've ordered the CDs, sups -- and the new doc was great and prescribed Topa for me -- and wellbutrin for my depression.

Today I have a little hope -- I hope you do too. You are not alone. Let's try together! Will you join me? Put the bottle down; grab a big glass of water and let's start, shall we????

[morrison]

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Sri, good luck with the topa. I'm glad I read your story, as I don't think I'm going to get the campral. Please come back and reply to this thread to help both Cherry, myself, and the other newbees. I'm not concerned about getting meds right away, but I would like to get some in the next week or two. Reason is, whenever I want to quit badly, I can usually go a week before something sets me off. Hang in there. Just because Campral doesn't work, doesn't mean the topa won't either.

[cherryc]

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hi
i am on my last glass but just cant leave it. how sad am i .
i need to promise myself i will not feel like this again , i just cant continue like this .
the glasses of water will start tomorrow , they just have to.
this is a great help talking to people with the same problems as me.

thank you

[sri]

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I will try to come back...not sure quite how to navigate this stuff -- send me a private message if I lose you guys -- we are all starting together! In the two weeks until you start meds, take care. Going cold turkey was really hard -- I was crabby beyond belief, shakey, couldn't sleep, was pretty depressed....be careful and get to a doc even if you don't start meds. I just couldn't "taper" - I can't moderate, at least now.

[morrison]

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sri;97035 wrote: I will try to come back...not sure quite how to navigate this stuff -- send me a private message if I lose you guys -- we are all starting together! In the two weeks until you start meds, take care. Going cold turkey was really hard -- I was crabby beyond belief, shakey, couldn't sleep, was pretty depressed....be careful and get to a doc even if you don't start meds. I just couldn't "taper" - I can't moderate, at least now.

Thanks for this advice, it is appreciated. I'm already past the major withdrawals though, so I don't need to see a doc for DTs or anything. I'm a binge drinker. I take a few days off, then go f'n nuts!! I'll start pounding the long island ice teas first thing in the morning. But, my body can't take this anymore. As I mentioned earlier, I can go a week. Two weeks if I can avoid major stress. But, you know, it always happens again. As far as navigating around here, I'm in the same boat. But, I'm sure in time if we stick around we'll be surfing like champs.

[sri]

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then forgive yourself - tomorrow is another day. I'll be here waiting to chat.

[sri]

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I was trying to respond to cherry....anyways see ya morrison...

[cherryc]

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sri
thanks for advise
i have finished the wine hopefully the last bottle
will take each day at a time hope you will too.
good luck to you and morrison
talk tomorrow when we are all fresh and sober.
it is 2am here so good night and thank you to you all.
regards
cherry