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I don't really know if I would class my self as an alcoholic, but I know I need to stop drinking the amount that I do. It seems that one glass is never enough and sometimes it's hard to stop. I can go a few days without drinking but then when I do sometimes it's way to much I have drank. Now I'm wanting to just stop drinking completely, I have had enough of not sleeping properly, the bloated belly, the not remembering. Any help or ideas on how to make this all possible.
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PaulJTurner1964 sian_26669
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How much do you drink a day?
Do you drink all day or only in the evenings?
Do you get any withdrawal symptoms when you don't have a drink for a couple of days?
sian_26669 PaulJTurner1964
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Some days I don't drink, it's just when I do I drink too much. If we go to the pub I will have about 3 drinks then will want to drink more when home.
I don't drink in the day time, only evenings. I don't have any withdrawal symptoms, but most days I will think about having a drink when home. I do go days without drinking but not that many and not that often.
PaulJTurner1964 sian_26669
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Ask your GP if you can try it if you think it may help you after reading about it. Have a look around in this forum too, some people have found it helpful and have discussed it here.
vickylou PaulJTurner1964
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sian_26669 PaulJTurner1964
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vickylou sian_26669
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erica_88480 vickylou
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PaulJTurner1964 erica_88480
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sian_26669 vickylou
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vickylou sian_26669
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like Paul says your GP is your first port of call, I think, or rather I was told that recognising your alcohol consumption is becoming a problem is half the battle. It's a very powerful thing alcohol, if not caught in time, it's taken over your life.
sian_26669 vickylou
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vickylou sian_26669
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jo85677 sian_26669
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I am in Australia and have not heard of the medications you are discussing.
PaulJTurner1964 jo85677
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I am not sure of what services you have in Australia, but I understand that they are working to make Nalmefene available there. Here is a link to an article about it:
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/prescription-drug-nalmefene-prevents-alcohol-cravings-but-not-in-australia-20141109-11hyc2.html
sian_26669 jo85677
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I have now actually spoken to my husband about my feelings on how much alcohol I drink and he agreeded with everythink I said and he is also going to cut right back on the amount he drinks.
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