The reason why I am writing is after I got done reading RJ's book, I was so hopeful that I would be able to moderate my alcohol consumption. As I began on a low dose of Topa, I was able to cut back from 2 bottles of wine per evening to just 1. I did struggle though. When I hit the 200 mg point it was a lot better. When I got to 300 mg. I didn't want alcohol AT ALL. I lost 30 pounds put on by drinking all of those extra calories but I found myself crying for no reason whatsoever all of the time. Not sobbing. My doctor tried to tell me it was depression but I really had to disagree. I have a m.s. degree in counseling and have experienced post-partum depression with my son before and this was quite different. My gut was telling me to lower my dose. I couldn't function. I was falling asleep on the couch at 5:30. My kids were getting scared because they thought I had a terminal illness! They have never seen me sleep so much! I am a type A personality..always on the go and never depressed. Stressed, yes.
I have lowered my dose back down to 200 mg and am scared that I will want to drink again. I realized that I am just one of those people who cannot drink. Has anyone had this experience with topa? I have been on it since September. How long do you think it will be before I can come off? I was thinking a year just to be safe. I don't trust myself yet.
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