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AAARRGGGHHH!

I really wanted to get drunk tonight, went out bought some booze (plus I have a bottle of wine already here), came home with a pizza too and can I drink the damn stuff??

NOOOOOOOOO

Managed approximately 1/2 of 750mls alcohopop, which is approximately 1.5 units. Now tired, can't be bothered.

ARSE

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I'm sounding almost like Murphyx for some reason. Time for bed.

[bkyogagurl]

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Fabulous UK!!!!!! You have officially inspired me to "really" commit to ordering Nal. My GP would give it to me, I'm just to afraid that my insurance will drop me. Do you order online? I have used River Pharm once with no trouble for another med, I actually had my best friend order for me as I was afraid my husband might find out. What do you think?

thanks BK

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bkyogagurl;1127267 wrote: Fabulous UK!!!!!! You have officially inspired me to "really" commit to ordering Nal. My GP would give it to me, I'm just to afraid that my insurance will drop me. Do you order online? I have used River Pharm once with no trouble for another med, I actually had my best friend order for me as I was afraid my husband might find out. What do you think?

thanks BK

It's good to see you want to try this Yogagur. Before you start I would recommend you read thesinclairmethod.net forum. It's not common to have such a good experience as mine, a lot of people do see their drinking go back up(some even after a couple of months) - and a large amount of perseverence is required. I think I've heard however that success rate could be as high as 78%, but in reality control can take up to 12 months to be regained.

Regards ordering I have been receiving private prescriptions since my own GP will no prescribe yet. I've also ordered extra supplies online from Goldpharma since I don't know when/if the private Dr will stop at some point, asking to see me in person to continue. Gold pharma is fine but you the spam I receive as a result of using them is a problem. I did once order from River some years ago and didn't have the same issue, don't know what the situation with them is now though.

[spuddleduck]

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sound great uk. since my puking episode on nal i have tried taking 12.5g. i have still drank a bucket load of wine but havent been sick on it (phew) so i may try 25g next time.

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Ah, is it GoldPharma that's responsible for this bloody spam! Bastards. 5 months later and I still get dozens of the things. It is only just starting to taper off. I wasn't aware which of the online pharmacies was responsible, thanks UK. I will never buy so much as an aspirin from those bastards now that I know this.

[moglor]

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Interesting, I've ordered exclusively from goldpharma and haven't seen any particular increase in spam. Using gmail probably helps this a lot.

[KatieSmiles]

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Uk you are a doing amazingly well! I hope this trend continues for you.

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I am still wanting to get drunk but simply cannot. Last night I was pissed off, tired etc forgot to take Nal earlier and had to wait 1 hour to drink. Went to pub to get take out, drank the end of a bottle I already had followed by 1 pub sized bottle of Schmirnoff Ice (at least I'm off the bright colours now!). Total units approaximately 1.7!!!!!

Tonight very similar, I could have started earlier but I am actively putting off drinking for drinking's sake right now. I simply know I don't want to waste my afternoon drinking just because I have the time and it's sunny. So made sure I went to the gym, had a sleep when I was tired, caught up on a few things then I wanted to drink, but remembered I'd not had my Nal. So had to wait, in the meantime I had something to eat, I'll admit to a burger and chips. Opened the Schmirnoff Ice after my statutory hour, and I've stopped after approximately 1 unit. How boring!!!

So it's still working, but I am feeling that frustration. I do want to get blasted and can understand why some would just stop taking it, it is so tempting. Luckily I've no desire to bring all that awfullness of uncontrolled, alcoholic binge-drinking back into my life - that's what keeps me taking the pills. It's not unlike doing a Step 1 exercise, if I dare mention that here. Remembering each day why I need to take the Nal if I drink, remembering why I don't want to be out of control and how bad it all was.

Bottle going back into the cupboard and I'm off up to bed.

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That's a feeling that I am very familiar with UK - wanting to get pissed and not being able to. It's strange, especially because only a short while ago, getting pissed was an easily available option, and one I chose nightly. Although we have come to this place from different angles, the outcome is the same.

I think a major part of curing ourselves is redirecting that urge for escape into something else. Finding some other outlet. Maybe it is still escaping, but not through booze. Extreme skiing, anyone? If I find something, I'll let you know. For now, I just put up with the feeling, but it would be great if I could channel it in to something productive.

[LizM23]

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Hi Uk, im new hear, and new to this hole 'not drinking' thing. So sorry if this is a silly question, but wat tablets are u talking bout,and wat do they do? Hope u are having a good weekend

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Hi Liz and welcome.

I'm using a medication called Naltrexone, following the Sinclair Method which is a technique that can help bring control to your drinking. You take 1 tablet 1 hour before you drink. I'll explain a bit more when I have more time, but if you read through this whole thread you'll be able to read about my journey with Naltrexone and how it's been helping me so far.

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Two more days gone by. Last night I went out clubbing last minute, did race the first couple of drinks and got quite concerned I was going to bump up my units horribly. At one point I was bored, I go out to dance and the music was rubbish. I also really noticed how drunk some people were. I was surprised they could actually get in the club, and to the bar. Also found folk staggering into me quite annoying. Anyway after my 3rd drink I kind of forgot all about it (this had been the point at which I thought I was going to just carry on swigging). Suddenly I just couldn't stomach any more and there was no further drive to drink. Eventually I just came home and went straight to bed.

Totals for this week look like this;

Monday 2 units
Tuesday 2.8 units
Weds 3
Thurs 1.7
Friday 1.1
Sat 4
Sun 0

Total 14.6 units in 6 drinking nights, that's 2.4 each. Not bad. Still would prefer not to drink almost everyday, but it's still absolutely great. Oh and I'm still taking 1 x 50mg tablet Naltrexone, but now it's just 1 hour before I drink. I'm more confident now that I can decide whether or not to drink, and can wait the hour too. So no need to be taking it earlier in the day.

I have developed a bit of a habit with baclofen at bed time. Whilst Baclofen itself isn't an addictive substance, I am finding myself looking forward to popping 20 or 25mg each night on my way to bed. It really hit me last night in the club when I started thinking about going home, taking the Baclofen etc. I've now got it in my head I can't sleep without it, and that because it's not addictive it's ok to take it every night. I don't actually think it's a healthy way to be. Not sure what I'm going to do about it, since although I've said to myself I won't have one tonight I'm already debating it.

A harmless habit but I still do not like it!

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OOoooooooHHHH.

I have just been given an appointment to see the Doctor who works with the local drug & alcohol team.


Not getting my hopes up, but this could mean there is a teeny, tiny chance I could get Naltrexone prescribed on the NHS. It's on Wednesday.

OOoooooooHHHH!!!!!

[spuddleduck]

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uk, the change in your posts since earlier this year is quite amazing. high dose bac obviously wasnt working for you but you seem to be doing great on nal. although drinking most days is not the best, it is probably a really good way for the sinclair method to work in re training your brain. and you have found something working for you with your bedtime bac. ok its not perfect but im damn sure its better than what you were doing before with the booze. are you managing to get some exercise in, i know you were quite focussed on you gym work.

[KatieSmiles]

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Hope all goes well with the Doctor Uk, these meds are working beautifully for you.