Chigg's bac experience

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Chigg's bac experience

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[Colin]

Chigg's bac experience

chigg;1527979 wrote: Thanks for the nice replies. Skull, my highest dosage was 240 in December. I've very, very slowly titrated down (just 10mg every other week or so) to 150 now. I'm planning on stay at this or maybe a slightly lower dose for up to a year.

Your whole approach is just fine. Now that you are close to a very good place you might consider even longer delays before further adjustments. For what it's worth that's what I'm doing.

The received wisdom is that the maintenance dose is 1/2 to 2/3 of the controlling dose so you might just be very close to your optimum.

[chigg]

Haven't checked in for a while, so first Happy Easter! I started drinking again last November while on a steady dose of 80mg of bac a day and after being completely sober for a year and a half. It started fine - few drinks here and there, no consequences, no hangovers. But unfortunately (and for me, predictably) I've now slowly escalated to the point that if i have one beer it turns into 7 and then some shots and it's every single night. I've gained 30lbs of fat, exercise isn't as fun anymore, and I wake up at 5am feeling oppressive guilt and anxiety whether I did something stupid at the pub or not.

I've now titrated back up to 200mg and have been AF 3 days and praying I can titrate up to my former dose where all cravings went away (240mg) before giving in again and drinking.

The withdrawal this time is horrible (maybe kindling?). I haven't felt such unease and anxiety in a long time. My psych has me on 3mg of klonopin a day but that doesn't help much so I've been dipping into my old Dr. L stash of Xanax to try to stay sane around family and work and not let my hypochondria convince me that a withdrawal seizure is inevitable.

What I've been wondering and searching for are inspirational sobriety quotes to turn to for that extra kick of encouragement. Has anyone come across a good source for something like that or is there a good thread on this site that my searches missed focused on inspiration? Or have a favorite quote they turn to? The best I've found is some Craig Ferguson stuff, but there has to be more out there.

[Pie]

Hi Chigg,

Nice to meet you, and welcome back. There are a lot of inspirational sayings right here on MWO in people's signature lines. The most motivational though to me, was written by our very own Chief. "Just don't f*cking drink!"

Pie

[kronkcarr]

Hey chigg,

I used songs. Here's one that was a turning point for me early on:

http://youtu.be/sRUf30Afcyo

If you go to advanced search in the right top of the screen and type in songs for thread titles you can find some others.

Thanks also for posting what's been going on with you. Good luck in your journey back.

[Spiritfree]

I started drinking again last November while on a steady dose of 80mg of bac a day and after being completely sober for a year and a half. It started fine - few drinks here and there, no consequences, no hangovers. But unfortunately (and for me, predictably) I've now slowly escalated to the point that if i have one beer it turns into 7 and then some shots and it's every single night. I've gained 30lbs of fat, exercise isn't as fun anymore, and I wake up at 5am feeling oppressive guilt and anxiety whether I did something stupid at the pub or not.

I've now titrated back up to 200mg and have been AF 3 days and praying I can titrate up to my former dose where all cravings went away (240mg) before giving in again and drinking.

Hi Chigg -thank you for checking back in (to the house of broken toys -lol). Wow, I am hoping that you can titrate back up to your former dosage and find some relief as well. Your reporting of your experience is -or can be- very valuable information to me and others on this side of the forum -medication. I realize that this does not help you in your immediate and unfortunate circumstance, but I am thankful that you posted this information.

As far as inspirational quotes and other, you may recall that the Newbies Nest and General Discussion areas of this site offer a whole lot. Hope you get a chance to check these areas out and what a great fact that you made back here to even discuss the issue. Thank you again. SF

[chigg]

Thank you for all the nice responses, I forgot how receptive and supportive this community is. I love the song and will check those recommended forums and auto-sigs.

Today has been much better so far. Have held off on any Xanax and am on day 4 sober so I think seizure odds are way down (knock on wood). No cravings, just a lot of unease. I also stopped weed at the same time so I'm sure that's not doing wonders for anxiety either. I'm just ready for a completely sober life (but that's just where I am, certainly not judging others)

Anyone else quit alcohol and marijuana at the same time?