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[twinsmommy]

went to the doc today... told him what was going on. He looked at me like I was crazy.
F! F! F! F!

[CS04]

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Did you get a prescription for anything? I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I've had similar.

[IAD]

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That's why were all here Twins.....To know a drunk you got to be a drunk ! ha! We understand our situation because weve been their. I don't even discuss that sort of thing with my Doc. Try the supps. here on MWO...they really have helped lots of people. ( Others may have a different opinion.....IAD)

[twinsmommy]

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no script... was going for Naltrexone. And my Therapist said antidepressants. No luck. F him...I have the supps, gonna have to try harder w/that.
FFFFF me I am mad! ya try for help and what??? nothin! F! F! F!!!

[Evie.Lou]

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I said a pray for you yesterday when I saw you post that you were going to the Doctor...the prayer was that you would be lucky enough to find a doctor that had a clue about addictions. IAD is right...that's why this site exists. It gives you access to others who are figuring their way out of addiction.
What do you think doctors in general know about this ??? They aren't trained for this, unless you see a specialist and even then...they are just PEOPLE with letters after their name...doesn't mean they have the answers that you seek . I went down the same road that you did and ran into a brick wall with the medical profession. That is why I self medicate with the on line pharmacies.. It was trail and error . I ordered every anti alcohol drug and finally figured out what worked for me.
This site gives you choices that a doctor may not. If I had relied on the medical profession to help me...I would be dead now...Maybe it's time to take control of your life and your disease...no one is gonna do it for you.

[Lavande]

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Sorry to hear about your doc visit , I do know exactly how frustrating they can be. I am a retired nurse, couldn't stay in the profession past the age of 46 largely due to doc's attitudes. I try to stay away from them if at all possible.
I decided to take charge of my health care. A little research led me to a great herbal product called Amoryn to treat my depression. It is as effective (in my case more effective) than any Rx antidepressant. There is a good website for this product AMORYN - Natural Supplement for Depression & Anxiety
Check it out, it may be just what you need. I found that once I got my anxiety/depression under control it was pretty easy to get the MWO program going. I am 14 days AF today and so much happier.

Hope you find something good for you very soon. Take care.
Lavande

[Accountable for Me]

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If you were totally honest with him/her then I can't see as to why he/she wouldn't help you.

Especially if you are depressed! No doctor is going to NOT prescribe you meds; especially if you have little children.....

This seems not right to me.

[borderboomer]

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You may need to find a different doc. Look in the yellow pages for someone who advertises about treating addiction. Be very careful about psychiatrists all they can do is prescribe pills and come up with a psychiatric diagnosis. Most of us aren't so nutty when sober....And, do your research. Border

[MyHeartIsDrenchedInWine]

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Antidepressants make me drink MORE. I now take SAMe and it does not have that effect. You need to see somebody that specializes in addictions, this is usually a psychiatrist. I'll be thinking of you

[twinsmommy]

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Thank you all. will give it ago tomorrow. heart I have the same thing with antidepressants don't know why. But I thought maybe I should give it another go. I was really surprised the doc did nothing too, Guess he was so focused on what I said about the drinking that he forgot the other reason I was there.

[gyco]

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hi twins,i dont beleive the naltrexone way is recognised all over the world,i hope this helps,i went to a pharmacist 1st,and asked his opinion of my theory,i was not drinking for months and started getting cravings,i asked if nal would reduce them,he said it would be a good back up,i also went to a walk in clinic, seen a doctor there and xplained the same to her,but again i was not drinking, and did not want to start,only from reading what was going on here with the stuff, i had the knowledge,she gave me enuff for 12 days and also a second refil,for me the 2 times i used it, it stopped the cravings,but it also gave me a know caring feeling like anti depressants,i guess it might do different for all,i hope this helps gyco

[twinsmommy]

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I was so upset yesterday that I forgot to mention, the doc did want me to take something I forget what it was, but he said if you take it and drink you will overdose. Not antibuse it was something else. I said "overdose? that is stupid!" It scared me to take that b/c what if I drank? dead? no thanks. All though if I don't get this under control I may have the same result. After I said I didn't want that he pretty much ended the visit.

[Blue Sky]

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Twinsmommy:l

I think you should go back to this doctor and find out exactly what he suggested prescribing. Are you sure it wasn't another name for antibuse. I don't take it myself but I have read here that it can have very serious effects if you drink when taking it. That's the point...you simply CAN'T drink when taking it.

I have read your other posts this week and know you are having a very tough time at the moment. I'm also a twins mum and my sympathies are with you. Please, be persistant and get help. Your children are having a tough enough time with you and your husband divorcing. They deserve a sober mum. AND you deserve happiness and you won't find that at the bottom of a bottle.

Take care

[twinsmommy]

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I did call the doc back today. I have to wait till mon to go back. But in the meantime he gave me Xanax which has taken the edge off of the withdraw. He also phoned in an antidepressant which I may not take. I have had issues of drinking more on them than off. I will probably try thr Amoryn suggested here. Although AA has never been my cup of tea I did go to a meeting today and am going to another tonight. It helps with that horrible sinking sadness you get when ya first stop. I will keep you all updated and thanks so much for all the support!
TM

[finallymadeit2]

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Bring information/articles about the meds you would like to take and make a list of the reasons why you think they might be helpful for you. That is what helped me get topa from my doc. Good luck! I definitely understand your frustration! Especially after getting all that courage up just to discuss your problems with drinking. It is easy to misunderstand what the doc was trying to tell you when you have a million other things going on inside that mommy brain of yours! Always trying to multi-task is just one of our symptoms! lol! Good for you for taking control of your health!