Alcohol cravings urge to drink Posted: 04-09-08 07:42am
I am a recovering alcoholic, and it
actually has been pretty easy to give up
drinking. I have tried many times to quit
and stay sober, but all those times failed
b/c of one major reason, the urge to drink
again. The unrelenting desire to have the
first drink. I asked about medications
that help, and I was told about anti-abuse
type meds that make you sick/miserable if
you have even one drop of alcohol. Okay,
its might work, but I know that after the
first time that happened I would stop
taking it. It wasn't until I did my own
research and specifically asked my doctor
about Campral. When taken properly, for
me at least, it removed about 70% of my
desire to drink. and for the other 30%,
it seems to have given me control to say
NO! Whereas before, I would easily
crumble under the weight of the obsessive
compulsion to drink (which I no longer
have). True, group therapy is essential,
and I do go to AA. I also see a
therapist. But, talking doesn't balance
the chemicals in your brain that are all
kinds of f**ked up from heavy drinking.
All I wanted to say was campral works for
me, and maybe it will work for you.
(Trying to help others, chapter 7 of the
big book.)
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 04-09-08 10:12am
I am so glad for you turn around. Now
begins the "Will Power". I congratulate
you on your recovery and hope you continue
doing as well as you are. Also very happy
you have found a med that works for you.
As far as the urge goes, you know this is
only a bandaid for that. Like all the rest
of us here on the board that take many
medications for whatever it is that we
suffer from. I wish you the best of luck.
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harmony1
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Posted: 05-18-08 19:21pm
I am a recovered alcoholic myself, not
only was I addicted to alcohol but I was
also addicted to party drugs and
marijuana.
I'd like to congratulate you on your
decision to staying sober. I agree it's
not hard to stop, i mean you feel lousy
for a few weeks but thats about it. I know
the feeling of wanting to have that first
drink though. I believe it's all in the
mind. Just tell yourself no and just
imagine what it would be like if you did
have that drink again.. Really there is no
satisfaction in drinking don't you think?
Keep strong. I know you can do it. god if
I quit all the c*** I did believe me
anyone can. Don't be too hard on yourself
if you slip up. I sometimes do. Very
rarely but it happens. Just understand
you're human ,you slipped and try
again.Relising you have a problem is the
first step to fixing it. Some people don't
even get there. It just shows you are
strong minded and care about yourself and
others around you.
Take care, keep strong,
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