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Posted by Caper on January 1, 2006, at 5:04:51
Hi and Happy New Year to everyone!
Anyone have success with Antabuse?
I'm 37 days sober with it and it's such a relief. I have an agreement with a family member that I will take it every day in front of him so I cannot "forget" accidentally on purpose. I have no cravings and now I don't torture myself a thousand times a day with thoughts of drinking- how to get away with it, how much I can get away with, etc. I wake up in the morning and know I cannot get away with it at ALL. The decision is out of my hands.
This is after nearly 3 years of hellish addiction. Money problems, family problems, school problems, health problems, legal problems. I thought I was truly doomed. I know right now I'm on a "pink cloud" and my stuggles aren't over but Antabuse is helping so much! I have hope again.
Any stories out there? I know this medicine isn't often used but I'd love to hear of any other experiences with it- positive or negative.
Thanks so much.
Caper
Posted by ClearSkies on January 1, 2006, at 8:05:47
In reply to Antabuse- Success so far, posted by Caper on January 1, 2006, at 5:04:51
Congratulations on 37 days!! Happy new year, Caper.
ClearSkies
Posted by James K on January 1, 2006, at 11:42:39
In reply to Antabuse- Success so far, posted by Caper on January 1, 2006, at 5:04:51
I took antabuse for a short while earlier this year. I discontinued it mainly because I was taking so many other meds at the same time and something had to give. My system felt like it was breaking down. However because my research showed the effect of the antabuse could stay in my system for up to two weeks, that was two more weeks of enforced sobriety.
I did go back to drinking for a couple of months after that, but no harm done. I never expected to change a 29 year situation over night. I used my first substance (glue) when I was nine.
I got myself back into treatment and now I take revia (naltrexone) and campral. Revia is an opiod receptor blocker, but it also helps with cravings in alcoholics. Campral does something to the brain that's supposed to help.
I think the important thing is - something has to break the habit, and the physical addiction. After that it is up to us, whether it is A.A. or some other concept. (i'm still deciding)
I'm on day day 16 now, but what is more important to me is that I drank many days less in 2005 than in 2004. 2006 will be even better, maybe completely sober - one day at a time. Antabuse was part of the process that got me here.
Congratulations on your great beginning. Your willingness to do whatever it takes is going to take you far.James K - starting the new year without a hang-over!
Posted by ClearSkies on January 1, 2006, at 12:30:12
In reply to Re: Antabuse- Success so far » Caper, posted by James K on January 1, 2006, at 11:42:39
> James K - starting the new year without a hang-over!
Hear, hear! It think this is a first for me...
Must celebrate with some seltzer water. Cheers, all!
ClearSkies
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