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[Ne/Neva Eva]

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Morning (for me)
I noticed you here, and wondered how your trip went.
I'm sorry it's hard for you right now. I hope your wife is being very, very understanding. Though I can't imagine that is going over well.

Your last post moved me very much. That is the best description I have ever read of what happens when we begin this process.
I had a similar experience before I sought treatment, each time I sought treatment, ftr. The days leading up to rehab were a hellish 24 hour binge for me. so I don't think it's just bac in my case, anyway. I think it's the 'healing crisis.'

kttdp! If my experience holds true for others pretty soon you'll just want to drink less. In part because it is so painful! effin' healing crisis. uch:
Already you are contributing valuable insight. Thank you so much.
Love,

[bleep]

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That's a beautiful way of putting it. I certainly had one, although wasn't able to think of it in such terms. I, sadly, went on a bender.

[edostan]

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bleep;1066437 wrote: That's a beautiful way of putting it. I certainly had one, although wasn't able to think of it in such terms. I, sadly, went on a bender.

That's exactly what I mean, your bender was part of that crisis. I'm kind of on a bender right now. It's my alcoholism struggling against death.

[bleep]

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Agreed. The death-knell. As OA would put it - the last glass. Or several. I haven't wanted to go on a bender since. I don't think I could do it if I had to.

[new again]

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Hmmm. Something similar happened to me (I didn't put everything into my debut post). Between 40 and 45 or 50 mg - I was at that dose for about a week. I drank about 6 drinks a night for the whole week. Keep in mind that I hadn't drank like that for at least a year prior, so although not much of a bender, still excessive according to my recent history. Once I dosed up, it all stopped... Hope that's some small encouragement, anyway!

[edostan]

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Oxytocin

It's been shown that baclofen increases the level of oxytocin in the brain (of rats at least).

So, are you:
Flashing a big smile to strangers on the street?
Feeling more cuddly with your spouse and/or children?
Tearing up when confronted with the slightest hint of sentimentality?

If you said yes, then congratulations! You are experiencing elevated levels of this chemical (oxytocin) in your brain.

Apparently, oxytocin is similar in it's effects to the drug MDMA (Ecstasy).

BTW, still craving and drinking pretty hard.

ジェフ

[bleep]

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I definitely went through periods that I likened to the end of a E trip. It was fantastic!

Don't worry about craving, these are early days. Things will happen, I promise you.

[Bruunhilde]

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Great job Edo, I hope you hit the switch before teaching begins in earnest!

[Isolde]

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bleep;1067083 wrote: I definitely went through periods that I likened to the end of a E trip. It was fantastic!

Don't worry about craving, these are early days. Things will happen, I promise you.

Yup, same here!! I most recently experienced this for about 2 weeks straight when titrating down somewhat quickly (well, quickly for me!).

I am still experiencing a strong urge to connect with people, am smiling easier and more often, etc.! The only thing I never got with bac was the increased sentimentality, which is fine by me! :H

[LadyLush]

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Edostan,

I saw another post how you stopped medications after being on Bac. I did too and still very good at titrating up to a 100 mg. Can you tell me what brand you are on and from where? You can PM me if you want. I am curious if brand makes a difference.

Anyway I am glad we are both on our way to the life we let go so long ago!:l

Lady

[edostan]

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LadyLush;1068469 wrote: Edostan,

I saw another post how you stopped medications after being on Bac. I did too and still very good at titrating up to a 100 mg. Can you tell me what brand you are on and from where? You can PM me if you want. I am curious if brand makes a difference.

Anyway I am glad we are both on our way to the life we let go so long ago!:l

Lady

Thanks Lady. I'm taking pacifen 10mg from inhousepharmacy.biz . The drug is made by Pacific Pharmaceuticals in New Zealand and is shipped from Vanuatu. I've read others who say that the brands might be a little different. I don't know anything about that as I've only taken Pacifen.

Looks like we're at the same level. I went up to 100mg yesterday. Good luck us!

ジェフ

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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edostan;1067069 wrote:
Flashing a big smile to strangers on the street?
Feeling more cuddly with your spouse and/or children?
Tearing up when confronted with the slightest hint of sentimentality?

HA! Oh yes! I've always been easily moved, though. Hallmark commercials and all. Bac mellows me in many ways, but the whole empathy thing?
Otter started a thread with some recent research about just that phenomena.

btw, are you going to start translating the Japanese into something that someone other than beatle can understand???
:ls
ne

[bleep]

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According to google translate, it means Jeff.

[Charlieboy]

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Cool thread Edostan, looking fwd to checkin in on your progress and wishin you the best with it. defo noticing that 'oxycotin' vibe - just been feelin totally content and chilled and unruffled recently....which is...marvellous!
See ya
Cheers
C

[edostan]

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bleep;1068666 wrote: According to google translate, it means Jeff.

Hey, that's cheating!

Ok, try this one.

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