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I drink a lot of coffee. I even quit smoking but I think that was due to the wellbutrin. __________________ Guiness187055 Moderator Community support team |
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__________________ One way to get the best out of life is to think of it as an adventure. William Feather Medications: Risperidone-1 mg.daily, Propranolol-20 mg. daily, Gabapentin-600 mg daily, Melatonin-3 mg. at bedtime, Nicotine Lozenges-2 mg., Vape Liquid-3 mg., One A Day Vitamins,
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#23
No it is not like a 12 step program at all. It stand for Self Management and Recovery Training. I ordered the Handbook and printed out all of the worksheets. It seems like psychology based to me. Lot of good, practical ideas to apply to recovery. I didn't want a 12 step program again. I'm glad it is so different and makes more sense to me. It is not religion based at all.
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__________________ "I carried a watermelon?" President of the no F's given society. |
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Don't be bummed about it. I was glad to get away from AA many years ago. There are many it doesn't work for, more than you will ever know. I meant it relies on God or a power greater and many can't comprehend that or feel it's religious. I know what AA is about. I attended it for 4 years and hated it at the end. I stayed sober despite a sponsor who tried to sell me everything she could (vitamins, etc.) for almost 20 years. Many stay sober without AA because they can do it without. There are many other ways to recover. AA is not a cure all for Alcoholism--and they say there is no cure there. It's always important to remember though that one drink is too many. I think it's great if AA works for you or others. It's not for me and not for so many.
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I don't know what the issue with prescribing Campral...it WORKS....
My problem with Campral was it WORKS and so I would just decide not to take it for a couple of days because I was thinking of drinking.... I am in the same place you are...quit 8 years...started again 4 years ago....I did have 10 months last year...and then I got in a big fight with my sister and I drank..and 2 days later SHE DIED...and I drank more and more. Now I'm like you 2 weeks is the most I can go....this time it was a day short of one week. I drank about 9 beers last night..and feel like crap today...and does that make me not want to drink again? Nope..It makes me want to hydrate...take care of myself and at least NOT drink today.... I had a problem with going on "benders"....where I because I drank last night the first thing I used to do in the morning was drink to avoid the hangover...this led to days of drinking and wreaking havoc on my body....and so I think I"m doing good by not drinking TODAY after drinking last night. I don't know how to stop except....JUST DONT DRINK ONE DAY AT A TIME...and it works...but I always give in and drink when I am overwhelmed with life. __________________ "I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell" (My girlfriend had this ringtone for my phone calls...lol) Bipolar 1 Anxiety Current Medications: Lorazepam Zoloft Abilify Gabapentin |
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when you crave a drink think of HALTO
Am I hungry, angry, lonely, tired or over whelmed? Identify what is causing you to feel a craving and then fix that issue. Usually I am thirsty or hungry. so have a soda and a piece of cheese. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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Interesting. I had heard of HALT but not the Overwhelmed part.
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one of my acquaintances added the "O" and I think it is appropriate.
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Keep trying and remember you always have the next day if you slip.
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I can relate to all you said Sarah. I went for 22 or 23 days recently. Then I wanted to drink so bad for days and tried many things in my mind not to. Reasoned about it and how it's so bad for me. Then I gave in and drank. Didn't drink as much as before but still felt bad. Not even counting the days I don't have a drink anymore. Makes me anxious. So I put my last drink date on my phone calander and will look at it once in awhile. Just getting through Today is all that matters. Feeling down in the dumps but I'll get over it.
Hey, I like that HALTO! Got to keep that in mind. __________________ One way to get the best out of life is to think of it as an adventure. William Feather Medications: Risperidone-1 mg.daily, Propranolol-20 mg. daily, Gabapentin-600 mg daily, Melatonin-3 mg. at bedtime, Nicotine Lozenges-2 mg., Vape Liquid-3 mg., One A Day Vitamins,
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I feel for you LucyD. I had an alcohol habit until my son pointed out to me that my eyes "looked funny" when I drank. This could happen after a couple drinks. I looked at myself finally and saw what he meant. If my son hadn't pointed it out I would have never quit. I don't handle alcohol well as I get drunk quickly. That was a long time ago and I still miss a nice glass of wine. If I were ever to go back to it (I won't) I would enjoy the flavor not the effect. I guess that means less than 1 glass. But I'm off the stuff for good.
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__________________ One way to get the best out of life is to think of it as an adventure. William Feather Medications: Risperidone-1 mg.daily, Propranolol-20 mg. daily, Gabapentin-600 mg daily, Melatonin-3 mg. at bedtime, Nicotine Lozenges-2 mg., Vape Liquid-3 mg., One A Day Vitamins,
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__________________ One way to get the best out of life is to think of it as an adventure. William Feather Medications: Risperidone-1 mg.daily, Propranolol-20 mg. daily, Gabapentin-600 mg daily, Melatonin-3 mg. at bedtime, Nicotine Lozenges-2 mg., Vape Liquid-3 mg., One A Day Vitamins,
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Lucy- I think its great that you have your last drink on your calender.
I use a sobriety calculater which helps me. __________________ "I carried a watermelon?" President of the no F's given society. |
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I hope you're doing ok, LucyD. Remember that you're stronger than yoy think. You've got this. I'm sure you can make it. Remember that we're here for you to support you. Wish you good luck! Let us know how it goes. Sending many hugs to you
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what about haltob???
hungry, angry, lonely, tired, overwhelmed, bored. think this covers a lot of territory. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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Thanks, I put it on the calender so I don't obsessively think about the date of my last drinks. If I want to know when it was I just get out the smartphone and look. Good on you with your sobriety calculater.
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Thanks for your supportive post to me.
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__________________ One way to get the best out of life is to think of it as an adventure. William Feather Medications: Risperidone-1 mg.daily, Propranolol-20 mg. daily, Gabapentin-600 mg daily, Melatonin-3 mg. at bedtime, Nicotine Lozenges-2 mg., Vape Liquid-3 mg., One A Day Vitamins,
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