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[bloggy]

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It is on the way!

Hopefully it wont take long as it is also in the UK.

I really didn't want to start taking it again myself- but it is the only thing that stops me. I have 2 friends one dry for 10 years and the other for around 3 years- they both stopped by using antebuse.

The one dry for 3 years still takes it! Her doctor has said she thinks it OK to stop now, but my friend refuses- she won't take the risk.

[gatorgirl]

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Chelle please be careful. it is my understanding you have to be completely AF for a few days before dosing. do your research. best of luck. i got very lucky with my dr. she's saved my life.

[DeeBee]

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Wow how powerful is the support here!!!

Chenelle I agree with what Gatorgirl said, do your research these next couple of days so that you are well informed about Antabuse. I have never taken it, only read the posts on it so I don't have any advise.

Have you got any suppliments you can take to help with the cravings in the meantime??

Marbello - you are an angel!!! What a wonderful thing to do!!

[Chelle12]

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Gatorgirl - I will read the antabuse thread and get as much info as i can before it arrives. Thanks for the advice.
DeeBee - yes, the support here is fantastic... I honestly think I wouldnt be around now to post this message if it wasnt for all you guys.
I havent any suppliments at all. My doctor wont prescribe me anything, and I cant get anytthing at all... anyone else in the UK have this problem of getting meds?
All I get off my doctor is: - "I think you should consider stopping the drinking...."

And Marbella is most definitely an angel... I cant thank her enough.

Will keep you posted.
Will also post on the antabuse thread, once I've gotten it, so I can relate my experiences of it, so maybe others can benefit.

Love to all,
C

[startingover]

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This is why I love it here.
Where can you go and get help like Marbella has given Chelle?
It is LOVELY.
I have a soggy keyboard now:upset:
You people are SO great
Good luck Chelle
Marbella, you are one super lady!

[Carmac]

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Good luck Chelle, I have been on Antabuse for sine Aug 1 (again) and doing fine. Make sure you don't start taking it until 2 days after ceasing all alcohol. My doctor started me at 500mg for 3 weeks then suggested dropping it to 250mg. Had a small bit of nausea but then split the dosage, having 250mg with a meal and its gone.

Keep posting!

Erin

[KBCE]

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Chelle - you can do this. It will be hard, but you are strong. And your doctors is a complete ass wipe. His job is to help you and you came to him FOR HELP. He is just the wrong doc for you. Feel better and find (like someone posted earlier) and doctor that specializes in addictive behavior. And Marbella - you are a wonderful person - an example of compassion and kindness.

People are drawn to each other for reasons - not brought together by chance. We are all here to help one another. I am tearing up about this - what a wonderful bunch you are. Blessings and happiness to all of you!

K

[gyco]

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hi chelle i wnet to the emergency,and they stuck me in the hospital for 3 days to evaluate my state of mind as some 1 else said it is not tht easy to stop if you drink to much or for so long gyco or even go to a detox theyll help

[gyco]

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i had to add most general practioners havent a cluegood luck

[bloggy]

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LOL it is very nice that people call me an angel, but if you ask the bartenders in my local, they probably wouldn't agree...

I am just somebody who has been very desperate herself and as I posted earlier, I have a friend who has been on antabuse long term and she has helped me out in the past- not that my doctor won't prescribe it but sometimes one is just too hungover and/or ashamed to get there.

It is no trouble to do a small favor like this- I might not be around for a few days one of my dogs has been attacked by a bigger dog and things aint looking good.

Please send him your prayers- his name is Jack.

Till soon and wishing you all a lovely sober weekend.

[Chelle12]

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Hi Gyco, Ive just been reading through the entire thread I wrote, with my finace reading it as well.
It hurts me to read how bad I am, and it hurts him to read it too... but I need to be honest with him.

I dont hate my GP, but I DO think that he needs to re-evalute his opinions on his patients who are suffering from alcohol addiction.

i left his surgery and went straight to my car,phoned my fiance, sobbed, then went straight to an off- licence for 2 bottles wine.

Im now sitting here pissed and depressed.. but I have the support of my fiance, which is the one thing that is keeping me alive.

I hate myself

[bloggy]

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Don't worry Chelle, you haven't done anything just about all of us have done at some point.

Once you get the booze out of your system, life will seem a whole lot brighter.

At least you now have the support of your fiance (I hope). My BF is a great guy but he just does not understand this AT ALL.

[KTB]

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Chelle12;389056 wrote: Went to my doctor today to beg for help.
He said there is nothing he can prescribe for me and that all I need to do is stop drinking so much.
I was sitting there crying my eyes out.
I asked about antabuse and he refused to prescribe it for me, saying it was dangerous.
What the hell can I do?

Walked back to my car and realised id parked on a diagonal because Im off my head.

What do I do now??

Desperate..

Most doctors don't understand or know what to do about addictions. I went to a psychiatrist for a while who basically wrote prescriptions. No therapy whatsoever. He did tell me that I had killed my mother when I had to put her in a nursing home. Boy, that really helped me! I have suffered so many losses in recent years and the guilt (misguided or not) has put me in such a deep depression. I have self-medicated with the one thing that I should avoid--alcohol. I just ordered the "my way out" program and am looking forward to a new life. Been in a downward spiral since the deaths of two of my beloved dogs. Can't stop crying. Can't stop drinking. You can get drugs on the internet, but drugs that are available are only an adjunct to the whole picture of recovery. One of the reasons I joined up here is support. I feel so lonely and isolated. Just to be able to talk to people around the world who are going through the same thing is wonderful.

[bloggy]

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Hi KTB

So sorry to hear your story- very similar to many of ours I guess.

Please post it again by going to 'just starting out' as you probably wont get many replies here as this thread is now just about done and lots of people wont see it.

Just go to 'Just starting Out' and click on 'Start new Thread'.

M x

[nanlovesdogs]

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Marbella, I am praying for Jack right now!!! I have 2 labs (Mickey and Scooter) and they are my kids. I would croak if anything happened to either one. STAY STRONG, we are praying for you and Jack. Keep us informed please.

Chelle, please hang in there. Don't hate yourself...hate AL!! He is the real enemy. You will dump his sorry butt.

Nan