Indiffrence or Resistance?

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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Hiya, Faith and welcome to the meds threads.
You can tell her/him you need it for alcohol addiction! That may not fly though.
It really depends on where you are in the world is the short answer.

I had a similar experience finding my one true love from amongst all of the other things with which to self destruct.

I'm sure others will be around shortly, for more specifics!

[LadyLush]

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havefaith,

I can't tell you what to do but to HAVE FAITH! It was/is a blessing to me where the anxiety came in. I went to the hospital 3 times to learn it was only anxiety (panic attacks). I swear I have been on multiple drugs to aleve the anxiety and nothing, absolutely nothing, has helped me but Baclofen. The meetings at work are the best! I use to be afraid to talk but now I have the room. I can not tell you in common words what this has done for my life and myself at the work place.
It is your choice, but please give it a chance if your health permits. It is so well worth the try.


LL:l

[Murphyx]

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Lushy, sorry I never contributed to this thread (especially after I suggested you start it) but I didn't know how I felt about the whole thing at that time. As you can see from my recent post on the subject, I now have a clearer understanding.

Good luck with the house move, apparently it's the third most stressful experience of our lives. The second being divorce and the first waking up with your dog's testicles in your mouth.

Havefaith, order it online.

[LadyLush]

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Murph,

It's okay. I love every and any opinion.
You know snoring makes you inhale?
Just sayin'....


LL:l

[havefaith]

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Lady Lush,
I called my Psych. today, she will not prescribe me Baclofen.
Any suggestion? I'm on a mission to feel normal, or as close to it as possible.

[LadyLush]

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havefaith,

I talked to my doctor about Baclofen and she was worried about the somnolence. She would have prescribed it if I pushed but I had a BIG stash from internet sources and let it go. Talk to him/her and if you are turned away PM me please.

Love and luck sweetie,

LL:l

[bleep]

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Faith,

Read this thread, well the first post anyway:
https://www.mywayout.org/community/f2...ine-35483.html

It's the route most people had to go down after being refused by our doctors.

[havefaith]

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LL,
My doctor said that Baclofen is used for pain, and she will not perscribe it for alcoholism.
She gave me Naltroxone(for alcohol), I took it for two weeks(wasn't impressed) and depakote for
my high energy(maed me feel like a Zombie& could not stop eating) I need to find a different source.
Maybe I should call Dr. Levin. Or maybe someone knows of a Doc. in Southern CA?

[redhead77]

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havefaith;1139828 wrote: Lady Lush,
I called my Psych. today, she will not prescribe me Baclofen.
Any suggestion? I'm on a mission to feel normal, or as close to it as possible.

Havefaith,

There is a doctor in the Chicago area who will prescribe baclofen to you over the phone. If you don't find a suitable alternative, I can PM you his info. I know the feeling of needing to feel normal.

Luscious,

Kick ass thread. I have had terrible anxiety for a good part of my life. I've been on ADs to treat it and xanax. Baclofen, has been better than the benzos for me. It has been the best drug I've ever taken for my anxiety.

I am glad you are doing so well. I've never told you how thrilled I am that you have found indifference. :l

[LadyLush]

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havefaith,

I have Naltrexone too. I want to not drink, not drink and feel nothing!
My opinion only! But if I know I will not feel the effect then I personally will not take it.
I hope that makes sense.

LL

[havefaith]

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Readhead,
I was on Ativan for years(The Doc gave it to me for Sleep)
I went off that about two years ago, while in Rehab(talk about a harsh Detox- going off ativan I felt like
I was dying)That shit was horrible!
So I would Really like to try something, that is working for other alcoholics. So any info you could give me would be very helpful.
Thanks (fellow readhead)

[LadyLush]

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Have Faith, Red,

A doctor told me coming off Xanax, Ativan, etc. was the worst ever! Even Heroin did not compare. Terrific seizures not to exclude death could happen if you are way involved with that drug.
I was on generic Ativan as well. I had a prescription filled in January that I still have. I started Bac on February 14th. I have had relapses with alcohol along the way but the Ativan (generic is Lorazepam) I only use for sleep issues. It's amazing to look into the eyes of someone you're talking to and never shudder (because of Bac, nothing else gave me that) Those of us with anxiety know exactly what I am saying.

Thanks Red for the input!

LL

[redhead77]

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I never got addicted to xanax. I have heard the withdrawal from benzos is horrible, and I feel for anyone who has to go through it. :l

Havefaith, I have sent you a PM with the physician's contact information. Please keep us updated.

[gratitude]

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for those of you who had relief from anxiety because of BAC...
at what dose did you find relief? what dose are you on now? did you continue to go up to alleviate cravings?
great thread. I almost lost my sobriety a couple of days ago because of terrific anxiety. finally went away. grat.

[LadyLush]

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Gratitude,

I am so sorry it took me so long to respond. I noticed relief from anxiety almost immediately. I found it really kick in at 30 and up. I was cruising until I got to 180; the somnolence and lack of sleep at night was overwhelming (sp) to me. I also want to say: That these 2 se's are a KNOWN side effect of Baclofen. And I knew that from the get-go.
I went down to around 120 (give or take 20) and I found my place. I think I cruised through where I needed to be not knowing I missed it. I HAVE a horrible time drinking on it as Photoman eluded to.
I just can't drink and that is okay with me.
What dose are you on? Sorry that I missed that.
Hope this helps and that you continue this fight.

LL:l