1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Alcohol Consumption

Day 40

Posted , 4 users are following.

susiepie
susiepie

Hi all,  I need some advice.  I have been sober for 40 days and I have been doing great but in the past 2 days I have been thinking about a drink.  I am still doing all the right things keeping busy etc but this feeling is very strong.  Can anyone help?

0 likes, 9 replies

9 Replies

  • susiepie
    susiepie

    Posted

    This feeling is so strong that I have been thinking of stopping my antibuse.  I know it'll take at least 7 days to be out of my system but I'm so angry at not being able to have a drink.  I don't know how I'm feeling to be quite honest.  I think I'm losing it
  • deirdre._03652
    deirdre._03652 susiepie

    Posted

    Dear susiepie, I so, so feel for you...

    Antabuse is a very powerful drug, I was refused it because I was highly likely to drink....SELINCRO..would be a much better ( and safer option ) for you...

    I have been sober for nearly 13 yrs....but my god .....I still remember so well that dreadful, painful and so depressing awful cravings....but they do go eventually..

    Arlington...on the other hand reduces cravings..there is also another drug called CAMPRAL.....

    ask your Dr, I presume that you are under an alcohol specialist...

    But please, please do not have any alcohol, the consequences can be very, very serious....

    There is a specialist alcohol worker on this forum called PAUL..

    he will give you excellent support and advice....

    Please, never give up, it took me years and four MENTAL HEALTH SECTIONS, to give up, but my god !!! How my life has changed....I will be thinking of you, big, big hugs...and very good wishes to you...Deirdre xxx

    • susiepie
      susiepie deirdre._03652

      Posted

      Thank you so much Deirdre, I do see my own gp but I have a councellor too I have an appointment on Monday with her.  I am also on Campral and have been for months.  How do I contact Paul?
  • deirdre._03652
    deirdre._03652 susiepie

    Posted

    HI again....Arlington should have read....ANTIDEPRESSANTS.....sorry about that...hugs. Deirdre xxx
    • susiepie
      susiepie deirdre._03652

      Posted

      Hi again Deirdre, I am on anti depressants too.  I am on Mirtazapine and have been for years.  I went to the doctor two weeks ago and he has increased the dose from 30mg to 45mg a day. xx
  • h1954
    h1954 susiepie

    Posted

    Well done! All I can say is the counsellor I saw who was himself 20 years sober said it was years before he stopped dreaming about beer. So I guess it's not unusual. Keep yourself busy and distracted and good luck.
    • susiepie
      susiepie h1954

      Posted

      Thank you h1954.  I am trying but this feeling is VERY strong today... I'm angry that I'm on antebuse and can't have a drink.
    • h1954
      h1954 susiepie

      Posted

      There's a technique called "surfing" to help with cravings, if you've not come across it you can google it to get some idea of it
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.