Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

[veritas]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

I cannot believe what bac is doing for my sleep. I never realised how badly I slept in the past. I just got used to waking up at about 1am and ruminating. I am now starting to sleep like a baby. I do have to get up for my old, geriatric dog, but I go back to sleep almost immediately.

Like Dr A, I realise that I have never known what it feels like to be without anxiety.

[veritas]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

I am thinking of remaining at 40mgs a day. I do still get cravings, but they are so different. In the past when I had a craving, I could only remember the good feelings. Now I can remember the vomiting, the dulled brain, the wooziness, the hungover head. It produces an aversion that stops me in my tracks.

I am so excited by this that I am sending a whole lot of doctor friends the video Bill posted. I am urging them to read Dr. A's book. I still cannot believe what has happened here.

[veritas]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

Another milestone

My dreams are still very vivid, but then I have always been a very vivid dreamer.

Last night I dreamt I was in the bush, my favourite place. I had lost my belongings and we were on our way in an open vehicle for sundowners. In my dream, I was indifferent to the thoght of being surrounded by people drinking alcohol. All I was worried about was being cold on the trip back to camp.

In the past I would have thought, "bugger this, I'll just warm myself up with a drink or six":H:H:H

[beatle]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

veritas;676058 wrote: ...I am also happy for my children... The thought that they will have better options has lifted such a weight from my shoulders.

Yes, the thought that my children may be spared this debilitating, life-ruining affliction gives me as much motivation as the possibility of my own cure.

[Cinders]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

Me three.

Cindi

[Pete1]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

beatle;680903 wrote: Yes, the thought that my children may be spared this debilitating, life-ruining affliction gives me as much motivation as the possibility of my own cure.

I was raised by an alcoholic (which largely means raising yourself) and I have known for many years that I am one. I specifically never had children because I never felt qualified as long as I am still sick. I still feel that way. Until I get better, I wouldn't take that job; it just wouldn't be fair to the child.

[shelbysmiles]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

Zen, I had a crazy dream last night, too! I was debating if I should post it or not, but what the Hell!

So, it was all of us Baclofen people at a clinic. Bill was running it but he was this 22 year old college kid from Texas. Zen, you were his sister and I believe Starty was there as well. There were others but my brain was having a hard time placing avatars! Anyway, someone had died from side effects but we all said "ol well, we will die if we keep drinking so we are going to try it anyway". That was like our Mission Statement. I swear I am not making this up...blame it on the Baclofen

[veritas]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

Just to let you know that I am going away for a couple of weeks. I will be exposed to lots of alcohol. So far, I am only on 30mg daily and still AF.

Last night I met up with a friend that I had not seen for ages. Last time we spoke was in the usual boozy state. At first I felt that I was missing something and really wished that I could have a drink or six. As the evening wore on I started to enjoy myself more and more and woke up feeling great.

I am still getting sporadic cravings, but my memory is less selective. Beforehand, it was as if I could not recall the feeling of a hangover if a craving set in, now I can switch to remembering how horrible a hangover feels and easily stop it in its tracks.

[louise]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

Have a good trip Veritas. It sounds like you are doing great!

[beatle]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

shelbysmiles;683042 wrote: ... Anyway, someone had died from side effects but we all said "ol well, we will die if we keep drinking so we are going to try it anyway". That was like our Mission Statement.

I have been thinking about this (and saying it, too)... when people worry about the side effects of Baclofen, they should compare them to the side effects of alcohol.

Yes, alcohol will lead to a premature death, and often a tragically early death, and very often to accidents and damage, and almost always to trauma and despair inflicted on the drinking alcoholic's loved ones. Nausea, vivid dreams, lethargy and rashes do not.

[veritas]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

Hi, I am back again.

I had both good and bad experiences while away. I think that the first mistake I made was thinking that baclofan would help me to mod. After a month of being AF, I decided to "try it out".

The effects have been disasterous. I cannot drink and enjoy it anymore. If I drink I get spaced out, sick, aches and pains.. The worst is that I feel it well into the next day. I even found myself struggling with the most horrible feelings of depression. It was far worse that any previous hangover.

I am feeling rather angry at myself for putting myself through all of this, but then I remind myself that most days are alcohol free. I must just try to adjust my dosage to fit in more with my lifestyle. I am going to try and take a double dose of baclofan closer to my danger hour.

[Anna B]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

Zenstyle;721887 wrote:
The good news is... it's all good. If the shitty feeling from drinking on Bac stops one drinking too much... mission accomplished. Right? :-)

I couldn't agree more, Zen!

[veritas]

Veritas takes the Baclofen plunge

I agree 100%. I feel so grateful to be free from the belief that life is only fun on alcohol. Strangely enough, I had really started to feel energised before my brief "relapse".

I am changing my dosage schedule slightly. I am now taking 10mgs midmorning and another 20mgs midafternoon. It seems to help me through my danger hour and I don't have the psychotic dreams.