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Posted by James K on February 5, 2006, at 2:01:50
I don't won't to bring down social right now, and this is more than Psychology or meds. But I don't want it to be all about alcohol.
After a night of watching the fights with my wife (she likes them too UFC), and I'm on the last 2 inches of 6 Bass mixed with 6 Guiness, and have no desire to stop and no possibility of getting more, I admitted the obvious to my wife.
I want to go into the hospital. I had one of the worst episodes in my life less than 2 weeks ago, and it means nothing to me. For those not in the know, I self destructed in public, on my way on foot to check in. It's all gone. I don't give crap one. Intelectually that's scary. I'm scarred for life and I'm just moving on. I know better something is going on inside. I may be in more danger than ever, or I may be more of a danger than ever. Tonight is the fourth? time I've been drunk since then. I'd gone a month with less intake before that. I'm scared of myself. towards myself.
I have lasik eye surgery scheduled for next week. with pre and follow up appointments directly around. I want to get through that time and go somewhere safe. I need to fill in my best friend. I need to stay in control. I give so little crap about this thing I walk around in. \\
Hospitalization and violence are so wrapped up with each other in my mind and history, I could kill someone. I could end up in restraints. I could hurt myself real bad. They aren't always safe places. But real life may not stay safe for me. Truth. real life went so Alic in Wonderland 2 mondays ago. I'm not full of sh*t, and I don't tell stories to get reaction. I may be in soon. I wan't to make it from here to there. Music, Stereo, guitar, beer?, god keep me safe.
I'm going to post. Please listen, because typing this may be the closest to honesty I can achieve while I go through this.
Jmaes k
Posted by vainamoinen on February 5, 2006, at 13:39:01
In reply to I've struggled with where to put this, posted by James K on February 5, 2006, at 2:01:50
Hey good luck with the hospital thing. They'll probably detox you and then recommend an inpatient 30 day treatment center. I hope you do the rehab thing and not just detox.
I'll be thinking of and praying for you. It takes a lot of courage to face up to your problem and admit you need help.
Best of luck and get well soon! You can do it!
Posted by AuntieMel on February 6, 2006, at 15:46:49
In reply to I've struggled with where to put this, posted by James K on February 5, 2006, at 2:01:50
Do you want a recommendation on where to go?
Posted by James K on February 6, 2006, at 16:14:51
In reply to Re: I've struggled with where to put this » James K, posted by AuntieMel on February 6, 2006, at 15:46:49
If you know of one that's good around here I'd love to hear the suggestion. I've been in some over the years, some are gone, some aren't good, and some are very expensive. I'm willing to look into anyplace right now.
James K
Posted by AuntieMel on February 6, 2006, at 17:00:02
In reply to Re: I've struggled with where to put this, posted by James K on February 6, 2006, at 16:14:51
Posted by ed_uk on February 7, 2006, at 16:17:54
In reply to I've struggled with where to put this, posted by James K on February 5, 2006, at 2:01:50
James,
Have you ever taken Campral?
Ed
Posted by James K on February 7, 2006, at 18:34:08
In reply to Re: I've struggled with where to put this » James K, posted by ed_uk on February 7, 2006, at 16:17:54
> James,>
> Have you ever taken Campral? >
> Ed===Yeah, I was taking it a short while back. I was also on Revia (naltrexone) at the same time, and one of them was making me real sick. I discontinued with permission the naltrexone and continued the campral then ran out. A lot of pdoc drama and anger happened and I don't have a prescriber right this second.
I think it might have helped. I don't like the fact that no one can really tell me what it is or why it might help.
Do you have much info on it, because I would try it again (without the revia).
thanks,
james k
Posted by ClearSkies on February 7, 2006, at 19:34:53
In reply to Re: I've struggled with where to put this » ed_uk, posted by James K on February 7, 2006, at 18:34:08
I am starting to taper slowly off of Campral after 5 successful months on it. I hadn't tried any other medications for alcoholism, but this broke the cycle of getting drunk.. getting sober... worrying about staying sober... worrying about next drink... etc.
Campral plus outpatient plus therapy equals ClearSkies
Posted by ed_uk on February 21, 2006, at 15:00:06
In reply to Re: I've struggled with where to put this » ed_uk, posted by James K on February 7, 2006, at 18:34:08
Hi James
Naltrexone often makes people feel sick.
Campral is claimed to work by blocking the effects of certain excitatory amino acid neurotransmitters in the brain. It can be helpful in reducing cravings for alcohol.
Take care
Ed
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