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    My 3rd day on Bac

    Ok so I just wanted to weigh in about my experience so far. I stubled across this site about three weeks ago when I got in trouble at work for being late, yet again, from drinking all night. I was furiously looking for something, anything that can help me fix this. I was in the process of looking up AA meetings when I came across an article on Dr. A. Bam! I found mywayout forums!

    So for the past few weeks I have read probably 100 or more threads on this site and ordered Dr. A's book. The more I read the more excited I got for my first order of Bac to arrive. I was tremendously interested in curbing my cravings and dealing with the related anxiety which I hadn't made the connection to alcohol until my current research.

    This is day 3 and I am honesly already experiencing relief! I am also experiencing solomance (I wondered what that would feel like). But who the f#$% cares! I cought myself with a warm beer twice last night because I hadn't taken a sip in so long! That hasn't happened to me in a VERY long time. Also from day one I noticed a significant decrease in my anxiety. Normally when I go on dates (sober) my heart races and it is so absolutely stressful. I almost always put myself in a position to be able to drink (Bar, concert, eg..) to calm my nerves. Almost every woman in the past 3 years I have been with comments on my heart pounding out of my chest when we are holding each other. Yesterday, I noticed myslef calmly chatting away and I hadn't even slammed a few beers before going out.

    So far this is exactly what I was hoping would happen. Placebo? Maybe. But the way I feel is incredible, like there is a light in my darkness after all these years. If this is the miracle that I think it quite possibly may be, why in the world isn't this mainstream? If it is common for Tobacco addiction to be treated with meds then why in the world doesnt the medical community get on board with Bac for AL addiction?!?!

    I mean this med could quite possibly save my life. I am journaling my daily experience in detail to eventually share assuming this path leads me out of the fog I have lived in for 15 years.

    To AL and its related anxiety - You can kiss my Bac ass!

    :thanks:
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    My 3rd day on Bac

    Hi Helix, just want to welcome you to MWO, keep reading and keep posting, it will help you and others

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      #3
      My 3rd day on Bac

      Hi Helix, I am new here too. I have had a less positive experience so far for myself, but I have stuck it out and it is starting to make a difference for me after over a month and up to 75mg daily. I felt the same way as you when I first started, but ended up drinking heavily again soon after starting. I almost gave up in despair because the cravings were still there, and the alcohol was far less enjoyable on the pills plus some unpleasant side effects like somnolence and a strange feeling of detachment / stoned. I think much of this could have been avoided by sticking to a better titration plan, but the drinking made me forgetful and the dosages would vary day to day. The solution would have been to have a pill organizer and stick to what the doctors and others on the forum have said. Hope this works out for you, but hope even more that it works for me (i'm selfish)
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        My 3rd day on Bac

        Well hang in there ryrye. I certianly plan to. From what I have read most people keep drinking on bac. I have noticed the effect of alcohol change and the zombie like feeling also. I plan to keep it up until I can break my drinking cycle. I'll stay positive as long as I can and I hope I can lean on you guys if and or when I slide back into my dark place.

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          My 3rd day on Bac

          Hi, Helix: Welcome . . . to MWO AND to the baclofen trail. It's way late for me, so I'll be back, but just to let you know: I, too, had immediate relief from craving for alcohol . . . from my 1st day of taking baclofen, 10 mg, 3x/day. So it IS possible for it to work like that, and with very minimal side-effects. Doesn't seem to be the "norm," but who the hell knows what "normal" is, anyway?

          I quit drinking more than 2 drinks in the evening from day 1, and I think that probably contributed to the ease that I experienced (and still do) with baclofen. No more, ever, drinking against my will. Grateful doesn't begin to express how I feel. That, and "not hungover" . Expect the best, prepare for the worst, and know that there are amazing resources of knowledge and experience here to help you along.
          "Wherever you are is the entry point." --Kabir

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            #6
            My 3rd day on Bac

            Hi Helix

            Welcome! I'm quite new here too - week 5 for me. I'm glad to hear bac is working so well for you already. I've noticed less anxiety, which is great, but still have cravings. I'm optimistic this will work.

            Cheers
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