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    Update on My Doctor Appointment

    I had an appointment this afternoon w/my doctor to talk about my drinking problem for the first time. I am happy that she gave me a Rx for Naltrexone (which is what I wanted). She is also willing to prescribe Campral if I want it. They actually have a hypnotherapist in their office. It costs $150 for a two hour session where she interviews you in-depth about your issues/goals, then she hypnotizes you in the session, and also makes a CD for you to take home to repeat at home. I'm kinda bummed I just ordered $130 worth of hypnotherapy CDs on here. Maybe I can return them if I don't open them. I'll have to check into that because I think I would prefer the custom ones since they don't cost that much more and I think might work better since they'd be customized to me. Also got a referral for an addiction specialist if I want to go that route. I'm not sure about that yet.

    Stopped to fill the Rx on the way home and just took my first one. I also stopped at Hi Health to buy the other recommended supps. I just knew the lady ringing me up was gonna ask what it was all for. Well, she asks me if I'm doing a 'detox'. Geeeez, do you think I want to talk about it to a complete stranger? I already had to go through the embarassment of talking to my doctor and pharmacist about it. Then, in the course of ringing mystuff, she manages to tell me...

    * I should join a gym
    * I have a cute figure and just need to tone up
    * chromium will help w/my carb cravings (which I didn't tell her I had any because I don't)
    * I should go to AA
    * everyone has addictions

    I think she wins the prize for most inappropriate and personal comments within the span of two minutes.

    Anyway, I am rambling, but happy to get started w/this all. I took my first Naltrexone pill, but won't start the supps/vitamins until tomorrow because I have to organize it all first (got one of those huge pill organizers w/every day of the week and four slots for each day to organize by time). Its crazy how many pills are recommended, but its not forever and I figure I can use all the help I can get.
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    Update on My Doctor Appointment

    That's awesome....I'm happy for you. Sounds like you're on your way.
    :flower: Change a life; make someone feel important. ................. ........................ ..................... ........................ ................. ....... sigpic

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      #3
      Update on My Doctor Appointment

      I agree she wins the prize !!! I just received my topa in the mail today after waiting over a month. I hope to be joining AF soon !!! Good for you...you sound like you are on the right track.

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        Update on My Doctor Appointment

        Good luck to you! I probably would have made a very sublte comment to the woman that she was being very inappropriate, and if not her I would have called her manager later. No need for that. that's just me and I'm usually very easy going but people shouldn't cross the line. I hope you do well. Keep posting.
        If I ruin my body where will I live? :ranger

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          #5
          Update on My Doctor Appointment

          rottrod;143489 wrote: Good luck to you! I probably would have made a very sublte comment to the woman that she was being very inappropriate, and if not her I would have called her manager later. No need for that. that's just me and I'm usually very easy going but people shouldn't cross the line. I hope you do well. Keep posting.
          Yeah, I was thinking lucky for her I am not really sensitive about any of this stuff. If she said anything that honestly made me feel bad, then I would've let her management know. It was all well meaning, but just inappropriate. I just thought 'what an idiot'. Oh, and I did say 'I am working w/my doctor on it' after the AA comment, but that didn't stop her from a couple more inappropriate comments. I'm afraid what she has (foot in mouth disease) may be completely incureable and can't be helped by any of the herbs or supplements in the store. LOL

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            Update on My Doctor Appointment

            Oh, I almost forgot to update you all on the Naltrexone effects, though... I've heard some people say that the first time they took it, they felt stoned. I think I know what they mean. I wouldn't say stoned, but I did feel a little spacey and so tired I went to bed at 7pm. I can't say all the tiredness is from the Naltrexone. I was really tired anyway and occasionally go to bed really early (like 8:30) right after the kids go to bed. But, this was the first time I've ever felt so tired, I just could not stay up to help DH w/the kids. It had been an emotionally exhausting day, though, so it could be that too. I've never talked to anyone except DH about my drinking problem and then to be outted to the receptionist, nurse, doctor, pharmacist, and Hi-Health cashier all within the span of a few hours is a bit overwhelming. I can see why people like to do it all online. LOL

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              #7
              Update on My Doctor Appointment

              Good luck Adagirl.

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                #8
                Update on My Doctor Appointment

                I have had hypnotherapy before. I suggest, keep the CDs!
                they are specially formulated for people who have drinking problems.

                we may quibble about whether they are the thing for us. I personally think that the price is very good for four CDs Maybe take them to this office hypnotherapist?
                and maybe get one hour intead of two to save costs with the hypnotherapist?
                and please do report back..

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                  #9
                  Update on My Doctor Appointment

                  Ada, what a great doc you have.
                  Let us know how the hypno session work.
                  You can try to sell your CD's on E-Bay.
                  Meow-Meow
                  MonaKitty

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                    #10
                    Update on My Doctor Appointment

                    Adagirl!

                    Your experience with the check out lady is unreal! You handled it with grace & class. However, I do feel the manager should be contacted.

                    Keep everyone posted I am on day 52 AF! Liz

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                      #11
                      Update on My Doctor Appointment

                      She may go to AA and is rounding up members....As for the other comments....I think the next time I went in there I would be prepared to give her a few suggestions on her appearance...I know I am a bitch....haha

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