Posted by Caper on May 5, 2004, at 19:47:16
In reply to Re: double double quotes » Tony P, posted by Dr. Bob on April 5, 2004, at 19:19:42
Hello everyone,
This is my first post here, so I hope I don't break any rules or inadvertently offend...if so, please instruct me on how to do better!
I'm 31 years old and very much addicted to alcohol. I started to drink about 16 months ago and was hooked (mildly) in about 5 months, and severely in about 9 months.
I've been through detox places before, the longest being about 9 days, but it's never seemed to last. My longest sober period since I started drinking was 4 weeks. I feel I cannot go back again to detox because my family would (finally) turn their backs on me if they find out I'm drinking again. (And they NEVER know, no one does unless I tell.)
So far I have no criminal charges or anything, but I know it's only a matter of time until I do if I don't get over this. Maybe I should mention that my alcoholism is complicated by depression and PTSD- both of which preceeded the drinking.
Anyway, my point (sorry for the tangents!)is how does one go about detoxing herself from alcohol? I managed to sort of con my way into some 5mg valium tabs (80) and I want to use them to detox without anyone being aware I've been drinking again. (Yes, I know it's horrid to lie to docs, but Valium gives me no pleasure, it really was just for my detox plan!)
Is this a stupid idea? Is it possible? If so, what dosages should I take, and how often should I take them, and how should I taper it off?
Any and all advice would be SO much appreciated.
Thanks in advance. Best to all.
Caper
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