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jodyanne
jodyanne

Hi everyone, I drink on average two bottles of wine a day, maybe twice a week I'll only have the one bottle, my husband is also a big drinker but he is 20 years older than me and I dont think he wants to change, I have my first perscription for Selincro which I collect tomorrow, I was just wondering does it work straight away, does t take a few days to build up in your system. Its really hard as Im a hotelier and our hotel is licensed, its not an excuse but it gos with the territory, I would just like to be able to have one maybe two drinks, not two blooming bottles. Any advice welcome, thank you xx

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  • michael29150
    michael29150 jodyanne

    Posted

    Hi Jodyanne

      I feel the same way ( as i have done ) for the last 3 weeks; in regards to '' my last drink so what the hell'' as well. i was supposed to pick up my prescription for nalmefene today but unfortunately '' the '' letter from Acorn hadnt arrived ; after i had phoned up and got the perfect time for an appointment ;4.10. Its a journey in itself to actually get this stuff. VERY interested to hear how you get on with it , Best Wishes

    • jodyanne
      jodyanne michael29150

      Posted

      Good luck to you to Michael, hope you get it soon and post how you get on x
    • michael29150
      michael29150 jodyanne

      Posted

      Hi .was very interested to read how you have been getting on.I have finally got a prescripton and took 1 about an hour go . have my usual 3 bottles of wine lined up and wll have a glass in a mo and see what happens .
  • angela31316
    angela31316 jodyanne

    Posted

    hi jodayann i am on my second bottler of wine the now i cant get a script for that medication as my health records need to be acessed by the local authority  as i am a carer good luck honey i have however researched kudzu and it apears it does help[ with alcohol cravings
  • patricia44773
    patricia44773 jodyanne

    Posted

    Welcome Jodyanne!

    I can't comment on selincro because I haven't gone down that road, but I wanted to tell you how valuable the help and support of this site is.  I didn't want to quit drinking altogether, I only ever drink in the evenings after 8pm, mainly to relax and help me to sleep.  The trouble was that the amount I had to drink was getting larger and I was afraid I was risking my health.  So I came to this site and I have almost halved the amount I drink before I go to bed just by reading and being a part of the forum.

    Good luck to you in whatever you do, but rely on this site too, it is such a great help.  You are also helping others every time you post.

    Pat xxxxxxx

  • jodyanne
    jodyanne

    Posted

    Firstly, than you everyone for taking the time to reply, I really did feel I had n one I could talk to about this, family know I drink ''too much'' but were unaware it was a minmum of two bottles of one every single day and had been for at least the last couple of years. I suppose the only one who knows the truth is my husband, he drinks a lot too but he does not want to stop, so I have to do this for myself, while I love him to bits, I have to sort myself out and put myself first... I am so glad I have found this forum, I was on here for hours last night reading peoples past posts and could relate to so many of them.

    Well I outdone myself last night, I had THREE bottles of wine, kept thinking it would be my last proper drink, it dosnt help living in the hotel, were licensed so always have drink in stock.

    Today is a new day, this morning I got my Selincro, I also got my two bottles of wine as usual, i usually have my first drink about 6.00pm, so will take my tablet about 4.30, I keep thinking How can it work, what if It dosnt work for me....

    I think im prepared for the side effects and have told myslef this is going to be a crap week, but so be it, whats a week out of my life, if I cant sleep at night Ill get up, I felt and still feel really sick today from all the booze yesterday...

    Anyway sorry about rambling on just wanted to say thanks to everyone, i feel Ive made some new friends and will post tomorrow to let you know how my first night go's.

    Bring it on.. I CAN DO THIS......

    • boo56665
      boo56665 jodyanne

      Posted

      You can and will do it ! I am starting week 4...its changed my life. It works and the couple of weeks of feeling ill are so worth it I promise. Contact me if you have any questions.
    • jodyanne
      jodyanne boo56665

      Posted

      Thanks Boo, youll probably regret saying I can contact you, youll get fed up with me.....

      had my first tablet at 4.30 this evening and I have just got my first glass of wine, as I normally would. 

      See how it go's, I dont expect miracles straight away, however I am in this for the long run.

      Well done boo for what youve done x

    • escargot420
      escargot420 boo56665

      Posted

      Oh, I'm so happy to hear this boo, you did well I see.

      Greets,

      escar

       

    • boo56665
      boo56665 jodyanne

      Posted

      I really wont regret it and I meant what I said. Anything you need to ask I am here, 
    • boo56665
      boo56665 escargot420

      Posted

      Thanks Escar, seems like you are doing really well also !

      Isn't it amazing !!

  • patricia44773
    patricia44773 jodyanne

    Posted

    Don't apologise for "rambling", it's good to hear you so positive.  I am keeping my fingers crossed for you.  Don't try to rush things....Rome wasn't built in a day.

    My thoughts will be with you.

    Pat xxx

  • jan12
    jan12 jodyanne

    Posted

    Hi,

    I've taken this for a couple of weeks but due to buying it privately it is quite expensive and I've probably not taken it as regularly as i should. I would recommend that you take it for a week one a day if you're a daily drinker and then maybe reduce it to the recommended does of take it when you plan to drink later in the day. If you do still have a drink then don't beat yourself up about it because from what i understand it reduces the desire for a drink, not stops it magically.

    Good luck and i really hope it works for you

    Jan

    • angela31316
      angela31316 jan12

      Posted

      Hi Jan i cant get this medication through my own GP as i am a carer for a local authority and they need yearly medical reports. I noitced that you have a private prescription is it easy to access a private prescription .

      Cheers A

       

    • PaulJTurner1964
      PaulJTurner1964 angela31316

      Posted

      It costs, Angela, because any person who writes you a prescription has to hold clinical responsibility for you, and that applies to subsequent repeat prescriptions. They too would be bound by the guideline that psycho-social support is required so would probably have some requirement that you take at least telephone support from them as well.

      The idea of psycho-social support is a bit of a mystery because nobody seems to know what it actually means. My own view is that the most important counselling a person needs when on Selincro, is edcuation about how the drug works and how you use it for best effect. It is quite complex when you consider that it also blocks the reward you get from other healthier activities so you need a clear plan to work towards having days off from drinking (and therefore days off from the drug).

      It is unfortunate that it appears, from what i have read here, that people are being referred to counselling services which have absolutely no understanding of how the drug works and are giving ridiculously inaccurate advuce, such as 'you need to abstain from drinking.' It is a complete waste of time taking Selincro and not drinking. It will do absolutely nothing for you if you take Selincro and abstain. It's as worthless as sitting in a car and wearing your seat belt without driving anywhere.

    • tim081952
      tim081952 PaulJTurner1964

      Posted

      i'm sonfussed! Is it the pill to wuir ot or narccoyice/

      Don;r har the that just the booz. ehatthe *****

      Plsde find a memrdy thsyeorrrrrrkd got sl, do br iy.

      Tim

    • escargot420
      escargot420 tim081952

      Posted

      Hey Tim, It worry's me to your message like this.

      Please, when in a better state, write to us, your well on your way.

      One slip isn't the end of the world, drinking heavey today, doen't mean you have to do it tomorow aswell.

      PLease leave a note later today.

      Escar

       

    • patricia44773
      patricia44773 tim081952

      Posted

      I hope you feel better after a sleep, Tim.  I feel worried about you. 

      Take care,

      Pat

    • PaulJTurner1964
      PaulJTurner1964 jodyanne

      Posted

      Jodyanne, I have some real problems with any qualified practitioner who will issue a script without seeing the patient. What's to say that you didn't lie about your other medication and medical history (I'm sure YOU didn't but people do to get what they want).

      I hope you get prescribing responsibility transferred to your GP. I am not criticising you for taking this approach, the lack of knowledge inside the NHS is encouraging people to take this route but it's a disaster waiting to happen.

      I am going to ask the moderator to look at your post. Please don't take offence. I am very worried that somebody else here could use a company like you describe and not have as positive experience as you.

    • jodyanne
      jodyanne PaulJTurner1964

      Posted

      Hi, no thats totally fine I understand, do you think I should remove the post, I would not in any way want to point people in the direction that may not be the right path for them to take, Jo
    • tim081952
      tim081952

      Posted

      I am so sorry everybody for this drunken post. Even I don't know what I was trying to say !!!

      I am taking my Naltrexone and Campral but still drinking

      Tried to get the Kudzu here locally but it is unavailable.

      It's either a hope and a prayer or I'm just not strong enough to quit my cravings.

      Plus I gotta stay off of here when I do drink.

      Too sad I am so weak...and stupid.

    • boo56665
      boo56665 tim081952

      Posted

      Tim...you dont ever have to appologise ! Everyone on here understands and has been sh*t faced a million times, thats why we are all on here. Keep drinking and taking your Selincro ( or equivalent ) Dont stop taking it, Not sure that Kudzu is even good to take with your medication if it is an opiate inhibitor ( ask Paul ). Be cool, do not not not feel guilty.
    • tim081952
      tim081952 PaulJTurner1964

      Posted

      Thank you Paul and sevaral others on here for your concerns.

      I will re-evaluate my life and try to make some corrections.

      Onwards I go.

      Thx again everyone. This is an excellent site with many good people helping others.

    • rachel89617
      rachel89617 tim081952

      Posted

      Tim, the fact you're back and well is all that matters. No judgement no lectures, just encouragement and someone to talk to if that's what you need

      happy to hear from you 😀

    • patricia44773
      patricia44773 tim081952

      Posted

      Whew....glad to hear from you.  You are NOT weak, or stupid, you have a problem, like the rest of us on here.  That horrible demon drink makes idiots of us.....let's show him who's boss!!!

      We are here for you, Tim, stay close.

      Pat

    • jan12
      jan12 tim081952

      Posted

      Tim,

      No need to apologise, a lot of us have been in that state. I have been trying kudzu now for 4 days and although it may work for you and others I'm not convinced it's working for me, but we're all different. Sorry to the moderators if I'm not allowed to say this but i got mine from a well known UK site begining in Am and ending in zon. Keep going tim, you and i will both eventually find something out there that works even if it ends up being will power. We can do this.

      Jan

    • jan12
      jan12 PaulJTurner1964

      Posted

      Hi Paul,

      I private messaged you a few months ago and will now confirm publicly that i lied to an online "pharmacist" so that i could get selincro. I have a few health problems that i didn't declare so was given the prescription. Luckily i have had no bad effects but with hind site i wouldnt recommend not being honest. If anything goes wrong then it's not the pharmacist to blame.

      Jan

    • escargot420
      escargot420 tim081952

      Posted

      Good to see you Tim, just keep on trying, if the desire is there, you will succeed.

      Greetz,

      escar

       

    • PaulJTurner1964
      PaulJTurner1964 jan12

      Posted

      That is the problem with online pharmacists, Jan. They have no way of knowing if the person they are sending drugs to is being honest. Having said that, you are correct that the pharmacist is not to blame. However, whoever writes the prescription IS and would be struck off their professional register if something bad happened as a result of negligent prescribing. For some doctors and nurse prescribers, it is worth a few quid to risk their registration and possibly even manslaughter charges. There is no way that I would be involved in anything like that and won't treat anybody I haven't seen face-to-face and been able to determine their health status. Yes, they could still lie, but I would always have the defence that I did everything possible to ensure I was operating safely.

      More important than my registration and even my freedom is my conscience and I would never want to live with the guilt that my negligence had caused serious harm to somebody.

    • candis33631
      candis33631 tim081952

      Posted

      Thanks Tim, I really enjoyed that post.  you made my day.  lol.  I know the feeling well.

       

    • Emis_Moderator
      Emis_Moderator jodyanne

      Posted

      I've removed the post. If any users need comments editing or removing then use the "Report" link to request this.
    • angela31316
      angela31316 jan12

      Posted

      Hi Jan sorry been busy how do i private message you cheers x
    • PaulJTurner1964
      PaulJTurner1964 angela31316

      Posted

      To private message any forum member, click their name and then you will see their profile and a button you can click to send them a private message smile
    • escargot420
      escargot420 tim081952

      Posted

      Nope Paul, you don't need to stay off when youre drinking.

      Especialy when youre drinking, you should keep in contact.

      Please try not to be so hard on yoursellf.

      The best for this weekend,

      Escar

       

    • tim081952
      tim081952 escargot420

      Posted

      Thx Escar, I'm well on my way to recovery, just gotta get the right meds. Hard to get them in Canada, I have the will but need the right ingredients !

      PS: every day to me is a weekend, I'm retired lol

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