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    Hi all,

    I have been lurking here for while lately and decided to finally post. I discovered MWO a few years back and was actively participating in some of the forums... I got a lot of support and encouragement (what a relief to just be able to talk about my problem with other people who have dealt with similar issues), but ultimately I was unable to quit drinking, and finally resigned myself to having to suffer this disease for the rest of my life... I continued to research possible medical "cures" for my dependency from time to time though, and became aware of baclofen. I purchased some via the internet a year or so ago and tried taking small doses to help curb my cravings, and although, somewhat effective, it wasn't enough to help me quit. I was reluctant to try and self medicate high doses of this stuff without any guidance though, but fortunately I rediscovered MWO and have been reading a lot of great success stories here (as well as a lot of pansy ass whining about SE's from people that used to guzzle gallons of booze every day ... wtf? ;}... Seriously though, I really appreciate all of the great information being shared here.

    I was able to deduce the identity of the mysterious Dr L and obtained a prescription and am now happily titrating up (please tell me that is pronounced Tie - Trate ;}

    Anyway, I have been up for hours with insomnia (Yeah I know, what a pansy), and decided to post and say hey.

    Hey

    #2
    Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

    Hey indeed. With that attitude to SE's, I don't see a problem for you!

    Even if it's not pronounced like that (it is, thank fuck) it should be. How are you going about doing it? As per Dr L? And where are you on it? Questions questions, sorry, but I'm curious! Obviously a bit of a way into it if insomnia is a friend already?

    Unfortunately, despite knowing a fair bit about baclofen, all we have to offer is guidance. Everybody has different experiences, and just when we think we have a small part sussed, someone comes along and proves that bit wrong. Still, it helped me immeasurably to have this forum during my titration, and I hope you get the same support from it.

    Best of luck Music.

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      #3
      Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

      hi bleep,

      Yes tit rating is something different entirely...

      I am only up to 50 mgs a day as of yesterday and will be following the good doctor's advice by adding 20mgs per week. I have suffered from insomnia off and on for years, and I am under a lot of work related stress right now, so I can't be sure that the bac has anything to do with the insomnia. I did experience some obvious SE's when I went up to 30 though. Night sweats, and very fitful sleep, weird pseudo dream state... It only lasted a couple of days though, and generally the bac has had more positive rather than negative effects... I feel a lot less stressed out than I should be right now considering my workload, and I was actually sleeping pretty well for several days.

      I haven't made any attempt to cut down on my drinking yet, but I think I should start to reign it in a little... I am feeling pretty fried today...

      i am feeling hopeful that this will work though. Thanks so much for replying to my post!

      mm

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        #4
        Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

        Hiya, MM and :welcome:
        to the candyass whining. and good on you.
        also to the alternative to tItration.

        I see we're in good company, so I'll leave it to you to fill us in on the rest as time goes on.
        Take good care.
        :H in general
        Ne

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          #5
          Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

          MUSIC MAN!!!!! Welcome back. So AWESOME to see you here. I'm glad you kept looking for your answer, and I hope HDB is it for you!

          I'm not on bac, so I am without a tit rating.

          DG
          Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
          Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07


          One day at a time.

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            #6
            Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

            welcome music,
            keep us posted. funny, I'm not on BAC either but I have been tit rating all along. gratitude.

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              #7
              Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

              Hi Doggy Girl! Good to um... see you! I'm glad you are still here. You may not have a tit rating but I am guessing you will have some nice tomatoes if you can keep that ugly worm away from them. ;} I really appreciated all your support when I was active on this site a few years back.

              Hello NE! I read most of your thread about your bac experience... I kept skipping ahead until I found the point where you hit "the switch" and I was like 'Yes! it worked for her too!"

              Bleeps posts are very inspiring as well.

              Yes, I definitely feel like I am in good company.

              I really hope this works for me. I hate that AL is control of my life, I look at other people that I know who don't have a drinking problem and think "god I wonder what it's like to be normal... to not be thinking about booze constantly" I can't even imagine what being indifferent to AL would be like... Right now it seems like that would solve every problem in my life, which I know is not true, but It would be a HUGE change, and I can worry about what happens later when I get there.

              Now that I have come out of lurker mode (sounds so dirty somehow), I'll try and post somewhat regularly but my schedule is pretty crazy for the next month or so so don't be offended if I am somewhat inconsistent with following up.

              Thanks everyone!

              Peace and Love

              MM

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                #8
                Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

                music man;1155632 wrote: I look at other people that I know who don't have a drinking problem and think "god I wonder what it's like to be normal... to not be thinking about booze constantly" I can't even imagine what being indifferent to AL would be like...
                I remember that. Seems like ages ago now...
                :nutso: I take pride in my humility :nutso:
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                  #9
                  Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

                  Welcome back. You do realize that you can no longer complain and/or ask questions about SE's now, right? :H
                  Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness.
                  George Santayana

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                    #10
                    Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

                    MM,
                    Correct! SE's do not compare to all I endured as a drunk. Stay with us, Life is so worth while. Baclofen saved my life.

                    LL
                    The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.

                    *Don't look where you fall, look why you slipped*

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                      #11
                      Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

                      ok I take back what I said about SEs... feeling light headed or foggy doesn't faze me at all and even the weird dreams and night sweats were tolerable but insomnia Sucks! I took a nap earlier today, but was still feeling burnt... managed to get several hours of work done then went to bed exhausted slept for a couple of hours and now I am up again... not exactly wide awake, but definitely not able to sleep. I just remembered I have some ambien left over from a backpacking trip I did last summer. Not sure if I should be taking it with bac though...

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                        #12
                        Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

                        Ambien is not recommended with bac, Texie. That said, I know of several people who used it successfully to get over the sleeplessness when in dire need of sleep. Just be cautious. There is a list of contraindicated meds on the link in my signature. It may come in handy as you move forward. Oh! And benadryl may help if used occasionally.

                        I think both insomnia and drinking contribute to the worst SEs. That was certainly true in my experience. Lo0p once told me to Guard My Sleep. I pass that on whenever I can. Stay in bed and wait for sleep if you can. If you can't, try to find something that doesn't "turn on your mind." TV and computer were anathema in terms of finding sleep when I was struggling with insomnia. Xanax, again in moderation, was a gift. (I'm not addicted, and never abused it. It can just be a tool, and Dr. L can help with that...)
                        :l
                        Ne

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                          #13
                          Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

                          Thanks Ne,

                          I did finally take an ambien last night around 3 am, and got some awesome sleep. Very much needed... I downloaded an iPhone app called Apocrates that checks for drug interactions, it listed ambien + Baclofen as "use caution" but also said to avoid combining alcohol and ambien. I will definitely use caution... I don't need another addiction, nor do I want to OD.

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                            #14
                            Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

                            Why do do I randomly get logged out in the middle of posting? It really pisses me off! I was trying to post a detailed update but It all disappeared. Fuck!

                            Anyway. I decided to stop taking Bac due to major SE (yes I see the Irony here

                            I am hoping that part of the SE were stress related because I am under a tremendous amount of pressure with work. I want to try again once my schedule lightens up a bit.

                            MM

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                              #15
                              Latest member of Bacaholics Anonymous

                              Music Man, I'm not a techie type at all, and my memory ain't what it used to be. But I think I have read that if you check "remember me on this computer" (assuming you are on your home computer) you will lesson that risk of getting logged out before you post.

                              Another thing I do if I am making a long, energy draining kind of post, I will type it first in my word processor and then cut and paste it into the post here. That way I'm sure not to lose it.

                              I know how it feels to put a lot of energy into a post and then POOF! :upset:

                              I am also sorry to hear that the SE's were bad. I hope you will post about your specific experience along the way - the folks here have a lot of great suggestions to offer. I hope you are able to try again soon, or try something else. Just don't give up, OK?

                              DG
                              Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                              Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07


                              One day at a time.

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