My Campral Journal

[USMgirl]

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Day 5 on Campral

Day 5 on med/Day 7 AL Free
Good evening everyone!! I hope everybody had a good hump day!

Day 5 has been okay! Except for the fact that I ate a huge Mexican lunch with my hubby and my Mama,....I feel great!!!!

I was cleaning up our bar/eating area today and realized that I was standing in front of the wine cooler and not even thinking about what was in it!! I still don't really know, I didn't even look down there at it!!! Damn thing that I HAD to have built in when we remodled! HA!!
Maybe I'll make a nice vegetable cooler out of it after a while! :H
That was a nice, strong boost for me today!!!
I slept well last night, worked away in our office, met my family for lunch and am getting ready to go SOAK some of the soreness out of my quads (from yesterday!...knew I was over doing it! )

But it was a pretty normal day.....and I like that.
Have a good one yall!

[USMgirl]

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Day 6 on Campral/Day 8 AF

Well, Day 8 AF! It's really strange, almost miraculous how I don't think about drinking very much anymore....a little over a week ago, it was ALL I thought about....

Why do I drink too much?
What time can I start today?
Will there be AL at the event/party?
Do I need to stop by the store before I go home?
OMG, why did I do that last night?
What am I doing to my liver? My brain? My bones, My muscles, My skin?????
How will I stop?
Will I be able to stop????

So much manic thought!!!!
But not anymore....I KNOW the medicine is working for me. I know it is, or I would be on my 3rd or 4th beer by this time this afternoon....instead, I'm on my way to walk with a friend before going to pottery class. And then, I'm coming home to my sweetie to grill some fish and watch a movie....without AL....

[vlad]

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Think your journal is a great idea. I'm keeping a daily blog in this site too!

[debruce]

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Well done, you should be very proud of yourself.
I am feeling in a good space after my hiccup the other day too.
Much more positive and confident.
Onwards and Upwards
xx:goodjob:

[USMgirl]

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Day 7 on Campral

You may have read on another thread that I had a slip up last night.
It came out of NOWHERE. One minute I'm on my way home from pottery class, happy as can be....
the next I have a glass of wine in my hand. ( I had two.)

Like I've already said, I know it was not from any intense AL craving....I just walked in where my husband and some friends where watching the BIG game and I totally felt the pressure.
I've been upset most of the day, but have stayed on my meds and supps.
I've gone through a lot of emotions today and just look forward to tomorrow when I can see the sun shining and feel good and healthy again.
My plan is to stay the course with the Campral.
:rays:

[debruce]

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Don't be too harsh on yourself!!! As I said, onwards and upwards. We can do this!!!!

[USMgirl]

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Thanks Deb! I'm over it! NO looking back!!!!

'Glad to hear you are feeling better!!!! I hope you have a wonderful week-end!
I plan on doing some good thing for myself today!
I'm going to visit my Mother, go shopping for new running shoes, and if I have time, I'm gonna get a pedi!!
If I don't have time for that, I'm gonna do it myself at home this evening!

'Hope you have something good planned for yourself!!!!
Hugs!!! :l

[USMgirl]

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Day 8 on Campral

Today was a restful, quiet day for me. Hubby left going to hunting camp so I'm home alone tonight and FINE!
For years, I've been drunk by this time of the day when he was gone to camp...but not today. I ran some errands, came home and did a little cardio on the treadmill and some good stretching and made myself a great supper of fish, veggies and brown rice.
I have absolutely not been tempted at all to drink. I find that especially wonderful tonight, when I'm alone, and there is wine in the cooler.
Good luck to all who may read this. Have a good night. :happyheart:

P.S. I did want to mention that I'm sleeping really well!!!!! Thank goodness!

[USMgirl]

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Day 9

Well, I seem to be struggling some this pm.
I guess it's from knowing my husband will be home from camp this pm and I'm in the kitchen preparing a big meal....TRIGGER!So I decided to get out of the kitchen and go color my hair! :H
Now, I'm sitting here looking like Medusa and typing away!!!!
Even with the slight craving I have, I believe that without the medicine I would have been drinking by 2 or 3 o'clock this afternoon....that was my "usual" Sunday evening, anyway.

I didn't sleep so well last night. I think just because hubby was gone.
We'll see what tonight brings!
Hugs to all.

[USMgirl]

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Day 10

Good morning.
Yesterday was day 10 on Campral and I feel like I may be on my way to really being different.
I have no cravings, no GI distress and have more energy than I've had in a long time.
I'm eating well, working out and sleeping really well.
My husband has been coming home in the evenings and having 2 or 3 beers and this just doesn't bother me at all! We used to wait until late to eat dinner, but now we are eating earlier and going to bed earlier.
I see my doctor on Friday this week and will tell him everything I'm doing and how well I'm doing. I"m hoping he will write me a Rx so I won't have to order online anymore.

I hope everyone has a good Tuesday!

[USMgirl]

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Day 12

Good morning.
Yesterday was about as normal a day than I've had in a long time!
I worked from home yesterday, did some housework, TOOK A NAP! ( not like me at all).....worked out, went to pottery, came home and had supper with my husband...a crock pot meal I had prepared early yesterday am.
I shared with my husband last night how nice it is now to awaken each morning and be clear-headed and my body not be hung-over from the night before...it's the best thing!

I still have no craving to drink, either at home by myself or to go out with friends. I still have no GI distress, in fact, am doing better than ever as far as my "internal plumbing" goes!

I have decided to post here for only a few more days.....if anything changes in the way I'm feeling or in my desire to drink, I will post those.
I hope everyone has a good day today! It's hump day!!! Yeah!

[debruce]

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Well done,
You are doing so good. Wish I could say the same. I get to Day 3, and have a couple, then start all over again. I don't think the Campral is doing anything for me. I may start on the Naltrexone again. I still have a script.
Anyway this is about you (not me), so keep going and :goodjob:

[USMgirl]

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Day 13

Well, I'm starting to sound a bit repetitive!! But yesterday and so far today (Day 14) have gone just great!
I had a great work-out yesterday, had supper and went to bed early and today, I've gone to work and am now back home getting ready to go to the market, do some yoga and have a really normal night!
I may have an occasional thought (more like a blip) of drinking and then just as fast as it came,....IT'S GONE!!! Two weeks worth of sober days.....I honestly can't believe it. But I am so thankful for it.

I am looking forward to going to see my doctor tomorrow! After this many AF days, he will be glad for me!

I hope everyone is doing well.

Deb, don't give up....keep working at it!:h

[debruce]

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USM girl, Well done!!!! :goodjob:
You are an inspiration. No I will not give up, am focused on getting past Day 3 at the moment, and will then go 1 day at a time. Feel good this morning.
Have a good day
xx

[USMgirl]

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Day 15 on Campral

I saw my doc today and told him about the Campral. He was very happy that I'm doing so well....he's been through a couple of things with me....topa, some other stuff,.....
Anyway, he wrote me a Rx for two months and wants me to follow up with him every month!
I told him that my cravings have all but vanished and that I just don't want to drink. He says I may be a real success story!
15 days AF is already what I consider a success.....first time ever in about 8 years!

I'll check in from time to time! If anyone would like to PM me with questions, feel free.
All I can give you is my honest experience with what this drug seems to be doing in my life.

Best of luck everyone!