After reading about naltrexone on MWO, I have been over at The Sinclair Method forum for the past 18 months. I had high hopes that that would be my "cure", but after some promise and a more normal social life it eventually backfired and I ended up bingeing again.
I first discovered I was an alcoholic 18 years ago. AA helped me get sober the first time around and the longest I managed was 2 years. One of those years was on my own - I thought I could do it by myself. Since then I have had a 10 month period of sobriety and several 6 months. Did an 8-week residential rehab 3 years ago and an outpatient rehab 6 years ago.
At my worst I have gone on benders staying in my car for several days and not answering my phone. I have 2 wonderful boys aged 13 and 10, a mostly supportive husband and some very supportive friends. Recently I got stopped for drink driving for the 4th time. Also have had nights in hospital as a result of my drinking and been asked to move out twice. Fortunately this was only for 10 days recently as that just made me want to drink more.
I live in New Zealand. Not sure how to update that on my profile and haven't been able to insert a profile picture yet, even when I tried one the right size. I came across Susie's mum's posts here, contacted her and have seen her daughter's GP. Also met with Susie's mum for coffee a couple of times, which has been great. I've been on bac for 3 weeks. 15mg/day 1st week, 30mg 2nd week and 50mg this week. So far I haven't felt overly tired. I've slept well and some evenings can't keep my eyes open watching TV, but during the day I have been OK.
I'm really hoping I can tolerate the SE's and reach the 'switch.' My goal is to drink socially, but if I lose interest in alcohol perhaps I'll be happy to abstain for once.
I've done lots of reading on this site and have ordered Amiesen's book. Wish me luck!
Cheers
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