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Posted by capricorn on March 16, 2007, at 0:20:54
http://www.hbo.com/addiction/index.html
The entire series will be available online after it airs
Posted by scratchpad on March 18, 2007, at 21:00:33
In reply to HBO series on addiction, posted by capricorn on March 16, 2007, at 0:20:54
I saw some of this while away for the weekend. I watched it with my spouse. He was surprised when I started to get upset... because I don't ask him for help when I need it.
Another howling this afternoon and I am spent. If I can't get his continued support in my sober life, I'm not sure I can do it for long without it. He says he understands, but plainly doesn't.I have a lot of self work to do.
sp
Posted by antigua on March 19, 2007, at 16:48:03
In reply to Re: HBO series on addiction » capricorn, posted by scratchpad on March 18, 2007, at 21:00:33
hey, I'm not sure of what you're saying here, can't read between the lines, but do you need help?
I'm always here,
antigua
Posted by scratchpad on March 20, 2007, at 8:04:03
In reply to Re: HBO series on addiction » scratchpad, posted by antigua on March 19, 2007, at 16:48:03
> hey, I'm not sure of what you're saying here, can't read between the lines, but do you need help?
> I'm always here,
> antiguaMy husband has a childhood friend who is an alcoholic masquerading as a wine expert. The last time he came for an overnight visit he brought 6 bottles with him!!! The man triggers me terribly, and I don't want a relapse if I can prevent it.
The friend was supposed to come next weekend, and I told my husband that I'd check into a hotel for the weekend, and come back when he was gone. "Well, I'll just tell him he can't come," DH said. Then it was, "So what excuse should I use about why he can't stay??"I really lost it at that point. Told my DH that I needed to know if he was on my side or not. And that if he wasn't, I didn't know what I would do. I was completely hysterical (screaming in the car at him).
In the end, DH called and told his friend that I am having a difficult time and that having houseguests is too stressful right now. A sliver of truth in there - enough for me. And DH agreed to not drink as much in front of me.
The whole thing has left me feeling depressed.
Scratchpad, formerly ClearSkies
Posted by antigua on March 20, 2007, at 15:24:37
In reply to Re: HBO series on addiction » antigua, posted by scratchpad on March 20, 2007, at 8:04:03
I know what you mean. There are definitely certain people who trigger me and I do stay away from them. My husband's old friend (we used to all drink together) actually came to stay the night last week and they just went to the basement to drink. I didn't make any pretense of joining them, I just didn't want to go there. so tough on them.
You were right to stand up for yourself, but I know it's hard. My DH treats me w/kid gloves but what he really needs to do to be helpful is to quit drinking surreptitiously around me!
I asked my pdoc about Campral last night and he said we could talk about it "next time". Well, it's always next time and I don't want to drink NOW.
best,
antigua
Posted by scratchpad on March 20, 2007, at 15:42:18
In reply to Re: HBO series on addiction » scratchpad, posted by antigua on March 20, 2007, at 15:24:37
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> I asked my pdoc about Campral last night and he said we could talk about it "next time". Well, it's always next time and I don't want to drink NOW.
> best,
> antiguaI'm still taking Campral after a year and a half of sobriety. It definitely keeps the physical cravings away for me. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a medication to prevent psychological triggers?
Take care,
sp
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