Campral

[JackieM]

Is anyone here taking Campral? I am going to start tomorrow. I"m really hoping it will straighten my head out a bit and help me stay sober.

JackieM.

[lostsole]

Campral

I didn't have much luck. Tried it twice (2 long stints). The good thing is I did not have any SE's so I think it's worth trying.

Some folks swear by it. You can also use GABA supplements which do about the same thing I feel.

[JackieM]

Campral

lostsole-
I am sorry it didn't work well for you. I know a pill is not going to make me stop drinking but I am hoping it will help.
There is no doubt in my mind that my brain chemistry is totally screwed up. I now realize that I have suffered from depression and anxiety since I was very young. As an adult I started self medicating with alcohol and we all know what that will do to your brain. I am hoping the Campral will even things out a bit. It's certainly got to be better than pouring alcohol down my throat.
I have taken Gaba and I feel that it does have a calming effect. I also take 5-htp and a butt-load of other supplements. I guess my thinking is that the Campral was so expensive that I damn well better take it and I better not screw things up by drinking.
Good luck on your journey!
JackieM

[lostsole]

Campral

JackieM;1428868 wrote: lostsole-
I am sorry it didn't work well for you. I know a pill is not going to make me stop drinking but I am hoping it will help.
There is no doubt in my mind that my brain chemistry is totally screwed up. I now realize that I have suffered from depression and anxiety since I was very young. As an adult I started self medicating with alcohol and we all know what that will do to your brain. I am hoping the Campral will even things out a bit. It's certainly got to be better than pouring alcohol down my throat.
I have taken Gaba and I feel that it does have a calming effect. I also take 5-htp and a butt-load of other supplements. I guess my thinking is that the Campral was so expensive that I damn well better take it and I better not screw things up by drinking.
Good luck on your journey!
JackieM

Well it can help with balancing you out. I am not sure it does much more than GABA. If you had insurance and scrip it's very cheap.

Good luck!

[JackieM]

Campral

Thanks lostsole.
Since we are in the meds section I wanted to mention that the baby in your avatar might benefit from taking Chantix. Or if he doesn't want to get a prescription, Nicorette can help.
JackieM

[lostsole]

Campral

JackieM;1428878 wrote: Thanks lostsole.
Since we are in the meds section I wanted to mention that the baby in your avatar might benefit from taking Chantix. Or if he doesn't want to get a prescription, Nicorette can help.
JackieM

LOL, the problem is that the pediatric won't let him touch it due to his age. Same with the gum. I am hoping he will outgrow it in puberty. Doc said something about me toilet training my avatar too early? Dunno.

Thx! :H