Can't get past 48 hours

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Can't get past 48 hours

Hi Jesse: Seroquel was one of the primary aids that got me sober. But it is not actually an anti-anxiety med. It is an "anti-psychotic." However, it was prescribed for me because my sleep (or rather NOT sleep) patterns were so screwed up because of alcohol, menopause, stress . . .

That worked! I slept 18 hours after my first dose and when I woke up I knew I could get sober, which I immediately proceeded to do. Seroquel may have saved my life. Now, I am not psychotic nor have I ever been (I'm pretty sure!), but obviously my brain needed whatever seroquel is because getting my sleep arranged revolutionized my life.

I now use a very small dosage (50 mg) at night for sleep. My experience with it is that when I take it I sleep, which I suppose is a true anti-anxiety effect! But there's no way I could take it during the day. I titrated down to this level over the period of a year or so - and during that year I had very long sleeping nights!

It is pretty heavy-duty. When you start taking it (or maybe you already have) you'll know it's effect for you. I know some people take large dosages during the day and that also works for them. I'm glad you have a sympathetic doctor - he may be understanding something about your situation that I can't even guess about.

I just wanted to let you know how helpful it has been for me and encourage you to hang in! The ways we each find our way out are so unique and varied. Seroquel was definitely part of my way and hopefully it will help you, too. Just knowing that I could sleep each night made getting through each day without drinking easier.

I really hope you are feeling better now. If seroquel becomes part of your toolkit and you want to chat more about it, feel free to pm me.

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Can't get past 48 hours

jessie;885903 wrote: Thanks for every respons. UK, Guitarista I spent about 2 hours on an IV drip in ER. The doctor was very kind and understanding. He thinks I drink because of the loneliness in a country where I can't speak the language.
I've missed 4 days of work and if I get fired it might be the best thing for me as I'll be forced to go home. But I'n scared at the same time. Cinders, this was the worst I've ever felt. I pray it will be the last time.

Jessie unfortunately the nature of alcohol(ism) is that drinking actually usually isolates the sufferer even more. Whether that's via sheer drunkeness or imprisoning you in your own home. It's a vicious circle and it's so easy to dwell on the underlying problem even more. The problem becomes surmountable once you get AF - which can be done in several ways. It is difficult at first and it's only now I'm starting to have a real 'interacting' life again. But you can do it honestly, and there are others in exactly the same boat as you.