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[beatle]

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oh, and I forgot to mention the inexplicable (or incomprehensible to non-alcoholics) disappearance of any self-control after one drink... like the brain switches gear, and the non-rational part takes over. This is definitely physical (or physiological or organic, or whatever you want to call it).

[Larisa]

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I'm up to 120 mg. Still drank this weekend, but not as much. I actually quite like the floaty feeling I get after taking the bac - I guess I'm cool as long as something makes me feel impaired, LOL!

Do anybody else's lips and face get tingly on this stuff?

[tiptronic_ct]

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Day 5 AF. Still on 240mg. No cravings, WD symptoms getting better, except for insomnia & night-sweats. Had about 12 hours sleep since going AF

[beatle]

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This is great news, tronic!

I'm surprised about the insomnia, as the Bac cured my lifetime insomnia in one day-- but we're all so different, aren't we?

I'm curious, did you have to "bite the bullet" to go AF? Or did it just happen "naturally"?

I am getting so much motivation and encouragement from all the people who are making progress even after a shaky start. Maybe I'll be one of them soon, too...?

[Cinders]

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Tip,

This is great news. I know you were getting a little worried because you weren't having any side effects at all.

I agree with Beatle, tell us whether you think you hit your off switch or did you just decide to go AF?

Inquiring minds want to know!!

Cindi

[cowgal]

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Great!!!

I love hearing your news too tip!!!! Day 10 for me, think I did not sleep well last night due to bac (maybe I think I didn't take enough in the pm!??) I will make sure I get my full dose tonight.

Keep us all posted, love to hear it!!!

MA

PS: typing on the iphone will make you laugh once you proof it on a regular pc..............all the typos it is possible to miss,auto correction etc.....................

[tiptronic_ct]

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It was fear of what would happen when I stopped drinking. I had started to feel indifferent to AL. Could easily have drunk, but chose not to.

[tiptronic_ct]

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Let me elaborate a bit: the previous post was from my phone, and not all that informative...

You need to keep in mind that I don't really suffer from any of the side-effects of bac most others have experienced. Every now and again I have mild somnolence and a slightly buzzed feeling about 30mins after taking a high does (40mg or more), which lasts maybe 20 - 30 mins. That would probably explain the insomnia and worse than expected WD symptoms.

The day I went AF, I realised that I wasn't obsessing about AL the way I used to do. Two days prior to that, I even forgot to stock up on more AL - it didn't cross my mind, even though I would normally head straight for the liquor store or wine section and only then get the other things I needed.

So I do think I hit my off switch. There are NO physical cravings - impatience, short temper, anxiety etc.

The biggest thing going through my head was: I have a choice - I can drink tonight, or I can leave it. What do I want to do? Then fear gripped me (remember I've been a daily binge drinker for over 15 years). I hadn't thought about withdrawal, because I was thinking it would take me longer and require even higher doses of bac. I was more or less aiming for the beginning of September to go AF. I was just plain scared. How do you say goodbye to your constant companion? I then focussed on why I wanted to get it out my life - the goals I initially identified, and decided to go for it. The destruction AL was causing in my life was just too much to continue.

Hope that helps...

[brightlite]

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Tigger,

AL's the constant companion that has been trying to sabotage you and kill you. Good rationalization and decision.

[cowgal]

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So happy to hear!

it makes me feel so happy to hear you doing so well tit, and bright........ You guys are my buddies here, as we are all sorta(or it feel like anyway!) at the same place........it is REALLY working for us. Bright, refresh this old memory of mine, are you af yet??

MA

[brightlite]

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Hi Cowgirl,

Up to 80mg. Had a couple glasses of wine 3 days ago. It must be the psychological craving because I really didn't have a huge physical craving for it. Funny thing was I went to immediate drunkeness after two and all the next day I was really foggy and sluggish. I've decided that I'm not doing that again.

Very encouraged that you are doing so well and the fast titration seemed to work for you.

[j-vo]

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Hi all,
I've titrated up to 50 mgs. of bac. Prior to the 50mg, I had a 4-day binge that I'm ashamed of. But I'm continuing on the bac, going to continue to titrate up as much as I can. I have been feeling the tiredness and kind of wooziness, but I refuse to let that get in my way. I'll have a diet coke or cup of coffee to counteract that!

[cowgal]

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did it!

I just tried an experiment, had the SHITTIEST day at work, went to the gym, had a massage, still wanted (psychologically) to drink, thought it would help "take me away", bought 2 beers, ended up dumping one out, didn't do anything for me, and I don't want any more...............YAY!!!!! I think I hit my "off switch", it is sooooooooooo cool, will be able to go to work parties and just have a glass of wine all night, not guzzle it, feel as though I need more, and that will be it, glad it worked for me!! hope it works for everyone else as well...............

love :l:h

MA:h

[beatle]

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That's great cowgal! How much are you taking and how long did it take to get to that point?

I'm also thinking, you (and I) might even be one of those few at office parties (or any social event) who just sip on ginger ale all night. Or perrier, whatever...

I have a couple friends who just don't drink at all-- they don't like it and they know it's bad for you. I have always wished I could be one of those people just sipping ginger ale all night and enjoying themselves.

[cowgal]

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120 mg

I am up to 120 mg a day now, will run out soon, so have to call my doc..............calculated my dose should be (if I understand the book correctly) 3 mg/kg of my weight, I weigh about 120-125 pounds..............165mg?? I am not up that high yet, but I really know drinking is not fun, or it is just me.................I have had enough............

Beatle, I am usually the one at the party not drinking(drinking diet coke, fresca or whatever non alcoholic drink I can), everyone in the family knows I quit, doesn't quite know my struggle, but I am SO RELIEVED that it is over now finally, just need to not run out of the bac..................never had withdrawals, but heard it is not good!? Will run out over the weekend, and really want to up the dose, so I don't have fun if I even want to try to drink................it really was not fun......didn't make me sick, just didn't "turn me on".......................COOL as can be!

MA:l:h