Posted by Alara2 on June 12, 2004, at 7:55:06
In reply to Re: want to use valium for alcohol detox on my own, posted by sophie33 on June 9, 2004, at 4:37:24
> Hi all (and u too Alara!)
> I have been sober for almost 6 weeks now-still using valium-about 6mg. a day-I have the occasional non alcoholic beer for the taste but other than that I have no cravings for wine or anything else. The biggest test was that I was at a wild wedding over the weekend and drank tonic all night and felt great and had a wonderful time!!!! :)
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> How are u doing? I take a 2mg tablet 2x a day and a 4mg at night before bed. Has worked like magic!!! Write me back and tell me how u are!
> Sophie
Hi Sophie,You sound so well. :) I know what you mean about having a good time on tonic water...It kind of fools your brain into thinking that it's getting alcohol..At least that's what happens to me...
I haven't been able to get in to see the new doctor yet but did visit my regular GP, who suggested that I just try limiting my supply for one week and reporting back to him at the end. I have actually done pretty well. This is the tally:
Day 1: 2 std drinks (beer)
Day 2: 8 std drinks (binge)
Day 3: abstained
Day 4: 2 std drinks
Day 5: abstained
Day 6: 3 std drinks
Day 7: abstainedThis was actually a record good week for me. :)
Am glad that Valium is working for you. My doctor told me that he'd be willing to prescribe it for me if I need it, but I'm starting to believe that I may be able to do it by cutting down this time.
I am aiming for 30 days of trial-abstinence next.
Sophie, I'm glad to hear that you're doing so well.
Thanks for writing!
Alara
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