Antabuse and alcohol

[Hopeful mom]

Am I killing myself by drinking alcohol while taking antabuse? Its not working for me. I've been to dr, read the book, listened to tapes, and am powerless. What's wrong with me??

[A Work in Progress]

Antabuse and alcohol

Things have gotten terribly out of hand, and you sound quite desperate. I would like to see you get a different type of help, right away!

You really do need to get back to your doctor as soon as possible, to assess any possible liver problems! And you really ought to consider inpatient treatment and/or immediately going to an AA meeting. These people can help. I think you would benefit from face-to-face interaction at this point; these other methods you are trying are just not working out for you.

What do YOU think the next step should be?

wip

[shelbysmiles]

Antabuse and alcohol

I'm so sorry you are feeling powerless right now. Yes, drinking will kill you. I'm not sure how you are drinking while on Antabuse but I do know that you can die from mixing the two.
Have you tried AA meetings? Have you tried detox/rehab?
From your name I gather that you are a mom. You can not give up. As mothers our sole duty is to protect our children. We can not do it if we are consumed with alcohol. Now is the time to dig as deep as you can. You have to want sobriety like you have wanted nothing before. IT IS NOT EASY!!!! There will be hard days. There will be days you would rather die. But, it will get better.
Please hang in there. We are here for you.

[Hopeful mom]

Antabuse and alcohol

I don't know. I'm really afraid. I am afraid to go to AA mtg.

[Hopeful mom]

Antabuse and alcohol

Thank you Shelby. I am really afraid.

[shelbysmiles]

Antabuse and alcohol

Hopeful, I have never been to an AA meeting. But from talking to others here, it has saved their lives. The people in those rooms have been or are currently right where you are. Don't be afraid.

[A Work in Progress]

Antabuse and alcohol

AA meetings are not scary. Bunch of very nice people sitting in a room, wanting to help you. Just like the people here. They will NOT hurt you or put you down or ask you to say anything you don't want to say. You absolutely must do something right away; AA meeting, rehab, see your doctor. This can't go on and, as you said, you are not able to manage it on your own. There's no shame in that. Most people can't, at first. Later, they can. You need a kick-start, people helping you to get started.

[LVT25]

Antabuse and alcohol

Please do the right thing for you and your family. You are their mother and they need you! I agree with WIP that you need to seek help from a professional. Please get help and do you have a friend or family member that can offer hands on support?? :l

[Evie.Lou]

Antabuse and alcohol

Please get help....AA or in patient care????Just get help.INSANITY is doing the same thing and expecting different results.Do what ever it takes to STOP drinking and then come here and we can begin the real recovery process.WE CARE...WE REALLY DO.You can PM me if I can help...

[kali]

Antabuse and alcohol

Please stop taking the antabuse and mixing it with alcohol. A friend just attended the funeral of a young woman who took antabuse and decided to drink at the same time. Please stop.

[Hopeful mom]

Antabuse and alcohol

Thank you all. I will not do it again. I skip a day of antabuse and think its okay to drink. I don't drink the days that I take AB. I will take the AB every morning and not drink. Don't have anyone to talk to...I have been alone in this struggle. The only time alcohol is discussed is when I get drunk. Thanks for the education and thanks for listening.

[skempy]

Antabuse and alcohol

Hopeful,
Please take the advice you have been given here! I have been to an AA meeting, and it is definitely a safe an empowering place! You will leave with confidence and hope for a better future. Please check AA online and/or call your local chapter - there are meetings that are women-only, if you would feel more comfortable with that. It IS NOT just a bunch of old timers sitting around a coffee pot, smoking and telling war stories! That is the AA of the 1970's and 1980's - gone - trust me! Please give it a shot!

Also, stop the Antabuse NOW! It isn't working, so do not play with fire! Perhaps your doc can prescribe Campral - it's worth a shot. Campral, AA and one more thing: check online or in your phone book for treatment programs. In my town for example, a local mental health facility "Holly Hill" offers a free outpatient treatment program for alcohol abuse. You could go when it fits your schedule...

Please. We are here for you.

[Montana Mommy]

Antabuse and alcohol

Please don't take the antabuse and drink. It's very dangerous. I also know someone who took the antabuse, drank a lot, threw up and then went to sleep. He died in his sleep. AA is a wonderful place, with a lot of nice people. Every meeting I went to I found atleast 1 person I could click with.
Here, you're not alone.
MM

[Hopeful mom]

Antabuse and alcohol

Thanks for the support. I have not taken antabuse or al since the original posting...really a wake up call. Using MWO program, reading Allen Carr book, and feeling stronger. I am so grateful for this site and you all...you saved my life.

[morrison]

Antabuse and alcohol

Hopeful mom;462469 wrote: Thank you all. I will not do it again. I skip a day of antabuse and think its okay to drink. I don't drink the days that I take AB. I will take the AB every morning and not drink. Don't have anyone to talk to...I have been alone in this struggle. The only time alcohol is discussed is when I get drunk. Thanks for the education and thanks for listening.

Hopeful, You are NEVER alone in this. NEVER. I had success with antabuse for months, but decided I could take it when I wanted. Now, I am struggling again. You are not alone. We are here for you, we know what you are going through.

Saw you are doing better. Keep it up, keep posting, You are not alone.