Hello

[Fall]

I am new to this forum. I live in Europe. Male. Age ~55. Married. No obvious psycho-social problems. There may be alcohol induced depression, and I have always felt - from childhood - very little confidence in myself, almost mild sociophobia, which is explicable. Still though professionally I have been successful.

I have been drinking for ages, never during day time but late afternoon/early evening. At the moment I am trying to titrate Baclofen up I am at 4*10mg per day and alcohol down, usually around 1,3 pmille, rarely less than 1.

My main problem at the moment: I just can't make it to stay away from beer, some liquor, and light fruit wine. I am beginning to feel less interested in drinking, though. My mood is cold, sometimes a little aggressive.

In order to be able to sleep ~10 PM I take 2.5mg Zolpidem. In the morning there nowadays is NO hangover at all. I feel fresh and sober from 7AM onwards. This was never the case before.

The only unwanted side effect: beginning anorgasmia. Very irritating.
I wonder if this scheme titrating B up and A down will work and would be interested to read experiences from others.

Best regards to anybody who reads this. Thanks for your attention.:thanks:

[lizker]

Hello

Welcome to Mwo. You probably will have a good chance of feedback if you post on the meds forum. Are you looking to mod or stop drinking?

[Pie]

Hello

Welcome, Fall. Meds thread may be a good resource for your Baclofen questions.

Topamax, Campral, Baclofen and Other Medications - My Way Out Forums

Best,
Pie

[Fall]

Hello

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lizker;1699444 wrote: Welcome to Mwo. (...) Are you looking to mod or stop drinking?

Thanks a lot.---

Preference: mod ~ less than 0.5 per mille.

And if this should not work (as I just might miss the rush of being drunk) I'd rather stop ... and look for psychotherapy on a longer basis; maybe support group.

[j-vo]

Hello

Hi Fall,
Did you check out the meds thread? I believe there are people that can help you with the titration. I was on bac awhile back, but didn't have success with it. Please be careful as it is a real drug that if not taken properly can do what any other drug can do...The best thing I found to help with my depression, anxiety and most physical and mental issues was abstinence from alcohol. It's taken me a long time to accept the fact that I could no longer drink, that I wasn't a normal drinker, and that when I do, I will regret it as there's nothing good that comes with drinking. Only bad. So I hope you stay and read a lot on this forum. There's a lot of information that can lead you to a better life. Welcome.