Christyacc's Bac diary

[Jenn]

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Hi Christy,

I am about an hour west of Detroit, 1/2 hour north of AnnArbor...
Where are you? I haven't been to Canada since before 9/11. Used to love going into Windsor, just so much more cosmopolitan than Detroit.

Be Well,

Jenn

[christyacc]

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I am Southern Ontario, south of Hamilton. I've never been to Windsor! lol

[christyacc]

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I am feeling pretty decent right now. I went out last night and had 3 beers....I could have had more, and I could have drank when I got home, but I didn't. I didn't have much desire. Just like today, and it;s still early yet, but I am not concerned about drinking tonight. Normally it would on my mind constantly......I felt awesome getting up and not being hungover. I got up this morning and took my youngest to her trampoline class, and not begrudgingly!!! Yay!

I guess the bac is starting to kick in! I am at 20mgs in the am, 30-40 about 2pm, and another 30-40 at 7pm. I will keep going until total indifference sets in. Then keep going!

My dr gave me a script for 100 pills and there isn't much left. I just had it filled Jan 29th. I think someone at the pharmacy would say something that I have taken 100 'muscle relaxants' in less than a month. I wonder if my dr would give me a second paper script, to take to another pharmacy---is that shady?

[eight days a week]

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christyacc;803835 wrote: I wish I could sleep better but I am better than when drinking. The dosage doesn't bother me too much-a little tired. I don't take it right before bed since I won't be drinking when I am sleeping lol. I too am tired when I wake up.

Seems to be working though-day 4

Hope you're well Christy, you seem to be doing really really well There's one very good reason to take Bac at nighttime - to get your body used to it as you try to titrate up. Even though you're sleeping, it's still in your system and your body's growing more accustomed to it!

You seem to be having wonderful effects at low levels so this is more for others reading this than for yourself. Please let us know how you get on

[christyacc]

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eight days a week;807718 wrote: Hope you're well Christy, you seem to be doing really really well There's one very good reason to take Bac at nighttime - to get your body used to it as you try to titrate up. Even though you're sleeping, it's still in your system and your body's growing more accustomed to it!

You seem to be having wonderful effects at low levels so this is more for others reading this than for yourself. Please let us know how you get on

That is an excellent point, thank you, eight! Maybe just take a bit smaller dose maybe? I think taking tmy higher doses is important at say 2 and 6pm.....as I am a night drinker.

[craving]

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christyacc;807768 wrote: That is an excellent point, thank you, eight! Maybe just take a bit smaller dose maybe? I think taking tmy higher doses is important at say 2 and 6pm.....as I am a night drinker.

My suggestion is to not reduce the dose until you hit the final off switch.
If you feel the dose is too high, stay on it for 3 days, and you will not fell sleepy anymore, it is just the body needs to get used to it - once it is used to it, there are hardly any side effects.

I was also a late evening/night drinker, and in my experiments I thought also at some point that it would be useful to dose it higher 2 and 6pm - I even took the full dose of a day in one dose at 2pm. Problem with that was that I was undergoing a constant withdrawal of Baclofen. Baclofen has a quite short live as to why I take it 5 times a day. If I would take it only 1 time a day I would end up with a stiff neck the next morning!
I found constant doses spread over the day the most efficient.

keep up the good work! :goodjob:

[Lion Queen]

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way to go christy!

[christyacc]

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craving;809074 wrote: My suggestion is to not reduce the dose until you hit the final off switch.
If you feel the dose is too high, stay on it for 3 days, and you will not fell sleepy anymore, it is just the body needs to get used to it - once it is used to it, there are hardly any side effects.

I was also a late evening/night drinker, and in my experiments I thought also at some point that it would be useful to dose it higher 2 and 6pm - I even took the full dose of a day in one dose at 2pm. Problem with that was that I was undergoing a constant withdrawal of Baclofen. Baclofen has a quite short live as to why I take it 5 times a day. If I would take it only 1 time a day I would end up with a stiff neck the next morning!
I found constant doses spread over the day the most efficient.

keep up the good work! :goodjob:

Thanks CRaving!

When do you take your bac and what dosage? I am still experimenting with the best times and amounts.

I wasn't trying to decrease the amount, I just figured if I wasn't drinking late at night, why bother taking it. I just kind of bumped it up earlier.

I think I am at:

20mgs approx. 8am
40mgs approx. 1pm
40mgs approx. 6pm
maybe I should take maybe 20 or 30 at 10pm? Sometimes I forget the 1pm dose because I get so busy at work.

Thanks for enouraging me, and your support everyone!!!

[christyacc]

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lionqueen;809191 wrote: way to go christy!

Thanks!!!!:h

[craving]

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christyacc;809233 wrote: Thanks CRaving!

When do you take your bac and what dosage? I am still experimenting with the best times and amounts.

I wasn't trying to decrease the amount, I just figured if I wasn't drinking late at night, why bother taking it. I just kind of bumped it up earlier.

I think I am at:

20mgs approx. 8am
40mgs approx. 1pm
40mgs approx. 6pm
maybe I should take maybe 20 or 30 at 10pm? Sometimes I forget the 1pm dose because I get so busy at work.

Thanks for enouraging me, and your support everyone!!!

I am taking equal dose at
11pm
3am
8am
2pm
7pm

I used to take at each dose 50mg ... so 5x50 = 250mg / day. I have for now lowered that as I have hit my switch and my keep steady dose is lower. (for now at 125mg/day)

It is really about exploring what fits you best. A lot of people say they have problems sleeping when they take it near bed time. I like the insomnia effect that Baclofen can cause - although I am not experiencing it that much anymore.

Ameisen writes about unequal doses. Less in the morning - more in the afternoon/night. You have to try and find what fits your body best.

My body reminds me right away when I miss my dose with pain in my neck (stiff neck) - so taking it into unequal parts was not a good idea for me. Maybe you have other side effects. Pretty much everyone reacts differently to Baclofen, just one thing seems to unite people - the less (and no) craving.

[christyacc]

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Well I think now is a good te for an update. I am currently at 170 mgs and bumping up to 180 tomorrow. I am AF for 5 days now and heading I
to the weekend. They are tough for me. A friend said to • use . me 'if you are AF for the week then u should be able to go fir the entire week'. It makes total sense'....

I am exhausted all the time yet don't sleep we're.

[craving]

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christyacc;820748 wrote: Well I think now is a good te for an update. I am currently at 170 mgs and bumping up to 180 tomorrow. I am AF for 5 days now and heading I
to the weekend. They are tough for me. A friend said to ? use . me 'if you are AF for the week then u should be able to go fir the entire week'. It makes total sense'....

I am exhausted all the time yet don't sleep we're.

Hello christy! 5 AF days this is wonderful :goodjob:

more good things to come - this is only the start

I did not understand the part what your friend said? What should you use to stay sober during the weekend?

Baclofen is stronger than alcohol. Believe in the power in yourself, trust in Baclofen.

I am 56 days AF - all because of Baclofen :l

[christyacc]

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Omg. My post hardly makes sense! I did it late last night with 70mgs on board and well I wod fall asleep then be up for a bit-crazy!!! I also wanted to mention to you Craving, that I too find my neck tells me when it's time.

I am feeling decent tho I feel almost as shitty in the morning than if I drank!

[craving]

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christyacc;820923 wrote: I also wanted to mention to you Craving, that I too find my neck tells me when it's time.

hehe yes :H
but it improves over time. it is really about getting used to the dose, and to the times of taking it. If you miss one you will definitely suffer!!

thats also why I need to take a dose in the morning - also if it is few. I would have otherwise a stiff neck till my next dose!

[christyacc]

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Well, so far...no indifference....I am wondering when it will come....maybe I am concentrating on that point to hard.

Well, I seen to have some indifference, however, when there's an opporunity to drink...I do. Maybe I need to exercise willpower. Last night I went for dinner, didn't have to go, but I had a not so nice after school experience with my eldest daughter and her report card, and all I could think of was drinking. So my mom took us out for dinner and I had 3 beers and a special coffee. The positive thing is, I could have come home and drink more, sneak down to the bar and have more, but I at least chose not to.

I am now at home constantly. I quit my job, due to how stressed I was doing it. I am depressed because now I am not working and contributing financially to the house, I have no mojo.

I am up to about 190mgs....maybe I need to go higher.....