Posted by banga on February 9, 2005, at 15:36:53
In reply to Re: alcohol and meds, posted by sjb on February 9, 2005, at 14:30:01
sjb-
I also forgot to mention that you did a very tough, brave thing in starting to talk about it here. It is so hard to say that without sounding trite--but truly, I didn't risk it and paid for it dearly by not getting the support I needed.
For my significant other, it was nothing new by the time I started talking about it. The most important thing is to find SOMEONE to talk to, at least to start.
I did forget to say--your therapist will also probably mention AA, don't get upset with her, this is what therapists are supposed to it say...they know has helped a lot of people, yet I think therapists sometimes forget that there are internal barriers to going to something like that and it's not for everyone. I know I had to get over a lot to finally go.
Of course it would be good to talk to your SO about it, but I also appreciate how immensely hard that is. There is no word to describe the magnitude of the shame. Try telling someone--your therapist?--about it, then see if you feel more like you could talk to your SO in the near future.
I know you know this but keep reminding yourself: it IS a disease, your brain is wired differently and reacts differently to alcohol. You brain thinks alcohol solves all of the imbalances, and wants more and more. It's not you, it's those darn cells in there!
also remember as it says here repeatedly, the ADs make the cravings worse....oh I hope you can talk to someone and not be alone.
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