Questions for those AF

[PhoenixRising]

Questions for those AF

tiptronic_ct;916966 wrote: 3.58

Lo0p says we're talking nonsense, so I want to see for myself what another brand will do after so long on the Pacifen :H

Ok, Lo0p, get your butt over here and join in on the discussion, please.

[hopefulspirit]

Questions for those AF

Regarding brands and dosage:
I was taking up to 220 mgs of Lioresal ordered from Rivers. These are the little white pills that come in 10mgs. When my doctor's script caught up with my dosing schedule, I switched to his 20 mgs pills but couldn't keep up the 220 level that I had due to intense (ringing ears, rapid heart beat etc.) This was about the same time I went completely AF (even though previous drinking had already subsided dramatically) So, today marks a full week without any alcohol. I realize this isn't a lot of time but it's very different this time. I'm not replacing drinking with boredom, sacrifice or depression. I'm wide awake and making up for lost time. It's a very different feeling for me. I think it must be how an AAer feels after completely all the steps and can get though enough time to meet their rational brain.
I am now at 200 mgs again to just lower this state of Bac-tensity... So far so good but it really makes me think that there is a difference with brands. I can't imagine going up another 20 mgs right now but if my body gets better adjusting to this brand and dosage, I would go higher if needed.
Also, I have some drama going on on the personal side and I'm shocked that it hasn't tempted me to drink. I actually feel like what I have to do in the next days/weeks/months, cannot be done if I'm drinking at all. This new feeling has resurrected a side of me that I haven't seen in a long time.

I tried to give it more time before posting but it's too tempting when your really notice "the switch"

[tiptronic_ct]

Questions for those AF

That's the spirit, Hopeful (lame pun, I know - but I just couldn't resist! :H)

I am really really happy for you! Amazing, huh?

[hopefulspirit]

Questions for those AF

Speaking of... I need a name change. Hopeful Spirit was created "under the influence"
.... Any suggestions?

[tiptronic_ct]

Questions for those AF

hopefulspirit;917423 wrote: Speaking of... I need a name change. Hopeful Spirit was created "under the influence"
.... Any suggestions?

We can make it democratic, even

As a MWO subscriber, I can create polls, so people can vote on the suggestions

[hopefulspirit]

Questions for those AF

Interesting on the name poll for the subscribers. When I was rifling through posts and trying to make sense of who was who and at that stage, was Bac worth exploring further.. I created an extensive survey to sort and filter data. I think I spent a day on this thing and then never posted it. If nothing else, it helped me educate myself on Bac and organize my thoughts in the process. It would be cool if someone else did it though... say a senior member or a subscriber : )

Anyway, day 8 here. I kind of had cravings but I was in the company of a very heavy drinker which led to a stressful evening that could easily lead to drink. I came out of though and handled the night gracefully.

-HP

[Sunnyvalenting]

Questions for those AF

congratulations on your success tonight, There are more victories to come
Sunny

[tiptronic_ct]

Questions for those AF

Yep - good going on day 8

Phoenix: do you have your plan ready for the weekend?

Regarding the setting up of a poll: just let me have the info...

[PhoenixRising]

Questions for those AF

tiptronic_ct;917815 wrote: Yep - good going on day 8

Phoenix: do you have your plan ready for the weekend?

Regarding the setting up of a poll: just let me have the info...

Weekend will be a breeze - hubby will be home. Tonite will be tough as he is working half of evening shift tonite - 4-9pm. So, I will walk the dogs (short walk as it's wicked hot here). Then, water the gardens and then come in and skin 10 pounds of peaches for the freezer. I'll start a loaf of bread. That should bring me close to 9:00 when he'll be home and I'll be off to bed soon. That's my plan. I am feeling pretty good about it, cravings are around 50% on the Crave-o-meter.
Still at 250mg of Bac. I may add an extra 10mg at 3:30. I get off work at 4:30 and it's the drive home that gets me; I have to talk myself out of going to the grocery store where the Evil Wine lives. It whispers my name like the Sirens.

I have not yet been home alone and been successfully AF. The closest I came was 1 glass of wine. So, this would be a HUGE milestone for me. I'm a Cat's Away the Mice Will Play sort of gal. Naughty, naughty Phoenix!

[hopefulspirit]

Questions for those AF

Yo Phoenix! Come play over here... I have Perrier bubbly stuff and left over sushi. I too am have a tough evening. My company reeks of alcohol and he's pouring wine in front of me. I left the room to hang out over here. I'm a little discouraged because I'm not so sure I'm indifferent. I've been holding steady at 200 because anything more than that rocks my world.
Tip.. I've been curious about you ever since Phoenix commented on your posts so I might just spend some time lurking... Also, I will pm you about survey.
HP

[Umpalumpa]

In case people forget how baclofen success spontaneously took over this forum, you only have to go back to threads like this and hundreds of others like it.