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[lilnev]

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Hi OverIt. I spend about 90% of my time glad to be sober, and about 10% cursing the fact that I can't get drunk. That's not a bad ratio -- but it wasn't good enough before, when 10% was plenty of time to in fact get drunk. So I feel like it has shifted the balance of power, allowing the "stay sober" faction within me to win all the time, whether the other side likes it or not.

So what to do with the 10%? First, I make sure I'm not hungry or thirsty. Then I find something. This week, that's meant either walking to a movie at a distant theater, watching it, then walking home, or just playing a computer game and listening to the radio. It does pass.

Antabuse is a commitment. A physical commitment, in a way that promises to myself never were. I can't say I'll stay on it forever. But for now, if I want to relapse I'll have to plan it two weeks in advance, and that gives me a lot of chances to change my mind.

[Prest4time]

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Lilnev,

What a great post. It truly is ultimately a battle in your mind. Decide there, and all the supps, and EXERCISE are huge factors to success.

Keep it up!

[OverIt2007]

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Yes, great post Lil Nev. I have read it several times, and it makes so much sense to me. If the battle in my mind was won over by knowing that "You CANNOT drink" I really think that would makes things so much easier. I do not think I would drink if I was on antabuse. I might "really" want to, but I do believe the scare of the consequences would scare me not to. When I usually pick up the first drink (or ten) its always an impulsive quick decision. I like this thread. How is everyone doing with their antabuse and I commend those of you who took that step and just said enough.

[jessie]

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I am taking Antabuse and since yesterday I have a swollen left foot. Is there any correlation? Did any of you experience that as well as a side effect of Antabuse?

[Determinator]

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still keeping my antabuse handy for when I'm feeling I need to 'threaten' my al beast with it.

Jessie, sorry bout your foot...I didn't have any issues with antibuse when I was taking it.

[lil.michelle]

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Hey!
i started taking antabuse 18 days go. i got emtional when i couldn't drink but the fact that you can't and you know you can't you the thoughts pass really quickly.
The cravings are just the same but it's a really odd feeling not fighting with them. You're able to just move on from them cauuse you know it doesn't matter what excuse you come up with, it isn't happening.

i've not had ANY side effects from taking them. i followed the instructions which are take 3 a day for 2/3 days the take 1 or 1/2 every day. Once you've taken them it takes 1-2 weeks for them to leave your system fully before you cvan drink so knowing that i take one every 3/4 days.

These tablets have saved my life, my marriage and my family!

[lilnev]

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Day 21 here, and I'm doing well. The headaches of the first week were less common the second, and gone this week. After some experimentation, I think it was just my imagination linking them to coffee.

[nancy]

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bump

[Groundhog]

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Day 41

Day 41 on AB and finding it a great drug. It has smoothed out the urges by making it impossible to hit the bar on a moment's notice or grab a twelve pack on the way home. Absolutely no side effects outside of a little sleepiness in the first two weeks that might be attributable to just not drinking anymore. Don't know. No problems with vinegar, deodorant, shampoo, or other alcohol containing products. Taking one half a 250 mg every day (split the 250) to make them last longer and take a full 250 on Friday's just to mentally confirm that even on my former party day I am committed to not drinking. AB is better than drinking, no matter what side effects I have. Drinking side effects = feel like crap, sleep like crap, relationships like crap, attitude and personality like crap, look like crap, killing my body slowly, you get the picture. Give me AB any day. :clapping2:

[stepintime]

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for anyone with questions or concerns re:- antabuse

I found thisvery informative website a couple of days a go, and thought I'd share it with anyone concerned about taking antabuse.

Hope it's helpful....

Antabuse-Disulfiram Facts for Alcoholism and Addiction


(I have also posted this web address, in the 'just starting out' section)

[OverIt2007]

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Thanks Step, for the article. I found it very helpful. I think antabuse would work wonders for me. I had hoped to have a good week this week not drinking much, instead I am having a horrible week and drinking days in a row. So tired of the cycle. So tired.. My job does not help the situation, I work with, and around booze. I even sneak drinks at work, all the time! Work seems more tolerable with a buzz on. Im going to make a doctor appointment this week. Im really interested in taking antabuse and ending the misery I put myself in.

[Popeye]

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Update

I've been dry for 99 days now. I found it a great help being on Antabuse. It removes the option of drinking unless I come off it for a week, as that's how long it takes to get out the system. I've got to the stage already where my habits and routines no longer revolve around getting drunk every night. I'm occupying myself constuctively and things are falling into place again. I asked my counsellor how long I'd need to be on the medication and she said as long as it takes. I feel strong enough in myself, but I was dry for a lot longer once and came unstuck so why take the chance? I'm delighted with the progress I've made so far. As for the drug itself, I've found the only side effects to be a funny taste in my mouth at the beginning and a great night's sleep.
There were times when I looked upon sobriety as a punishment for my bad behaviour but it's becoming the normal state of affairs and it's great.

[OverIt2007]

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Wow, congratulations Popeye, and everyone else with their Antabuse success. I really really want to give it a shot. I know their will be work involved, working on ALOT of personal issues I have, such as Why do I want to destroy myself with Booze? All that. But I am truly excited to try something new. I first need to make a doctor appointment, and go from there. I also want to switch from my male doctor to a female doctor. Its easier for me to talk to a woman than a man. Please wish me luck in this new journey. Overit

[Popeye]

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Good luck to you Overit. I hope you get what you wabt.

[aliame]

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I want to try antabuse cos I need a full stop. I too plan my relapses. I do not want any more of this on my med files so want to go thru net. Will I get instructions with meds?? Am a bit nervous.