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Posted by woodywho on October 7, 2005, at 9:28:45
Hello all, this is my first time posting here. I have read so much from this site and just the fact that I know that I am not alone brings a smile to my face. Long story short, I am an alcoholic. I hae been sober for a period of 13 months and a period of 7 months. I recently relapsed and have had trouble staying sober for even 3 days. I don't have any major withdrawl symptoms (I went on a 3 day binge), but the racing thoughts and anxiety really get to me and make me want to pick up that drink again. My AA sponsor fell off the wagon and I am afraid to ask for more help. I am just an emotional wreck, sorry for babbling on. It just seems like my brain is on overload and won't stop. I really hope all of you are doing well. Stay strong.
Posted by ClearSkies on October 7, 2005, at 15:11:18
In reply to Alcohol Withdrawl and racing thoughts, posted by woodywho on October 7, 2005, at 9:28:45
> I am just an emotional wreck, sorry for babbling on.
Hello, you're in the right place for babbling! If you can hold it together for a week or so, ask your doctor about trying Campral to help with the cravings. It gave me huge, immediate relief and I swear an entire chunk of my brain back as a result of not worrying about being sober, staying sober, how long I've been sober, can I really do this, etc.
It's not a benzo and does not interfere with antidepressants.I went through several sponsors in AA - put your hand up again and ask for another one. Meanwhile - I want to welcome you to babble. I have 48 days.
ClearSkies
Posted by woodywho on October 7, 2005, at 18:16:40
In reply to Re: Alcohol Withdrawl and racing thoughts » woodywho, posted by ClearSkies on October 7, 2005, at 15:11:18
Thank you for your input, ClearSkies. I got a new temp sponsor today. It's just the fact that my mind seems to be afraid of anything and everything and always thinking the worst. I know it will clear up once I stop self medicating myself. Congrats on having 48 days! Keep up the good work!
> > I am just an emotional wreck, sorry for babbling on.
>
> Hello, you're in the right place for babbling! If you can hold it together for a week or so, ask your doctor about trying Campral to help with the cravings. It gave me huge, immediate relief and I swear an entire chunk of my brain back as a result of not worrying about being sober, staying sober, how long I've been sober, can I really do this, etc.
> It's not a benzo and does not interfere with antidepressants.
>
> I went through several sponsors in AA - put your hand up again and ask for another one. Meanwhile - I want to welcome you to babble. I have 48 days.
> ClearSkies
>
Posted by Sebastian on October 8, 2005, at 18:57:23
In reply to Alcohol Withdrawl and racing thoughts, posted by woodywho on October 7, 2005, at 9:28:45
Have you tried taking pills.
Posted by woodywho on October 9, 2005, at 12:49:31
In reply to Re: Alcohol Withdrawl and racing thoughts, posted by Sebastian on October 8, 2005, at 18:57:23
Yes, they had me on Zoloft. I did not seem to respond to it at all. I have always been scared to tell doctors exactly what I have been feeling and going through. Like I would be looked down upon. I know that I can't do that anymore. I have a doc appointment on Tuesday and I just need to spill my guts and tell him EXACTLY what I am going through....that's the hard part. I hope all is going well with you Sebastian.
Posted by Sebastian on October 9, 2005, at 15:35:16
In reply to Re: Alcohol Withdrawl and racing thoughts » Sebastian, posted by woodywho on October 9, 2005, at 12:49:31
The last time I quit drinking I found that celexa and zyprexa were a good mix. I was already taking the zyprexa but when I quit drinking I got depressed and they put me on celexa, it worked for 3-4 years and now I'm drinking lighter than I was before, again.
Posted by AuntieMel on October 10, 2005, at 10:24:06
In reply to Re: Alcohol Withdrawl and racing thoughts » Sebastian, posted by woodywho on October 9, 2005, at 12:49:31
You need to be honest with your doc. He can't help much otherwise.
And Clear's right - you've come to the right place for babbling. I've got 2.5 yrs now. It does get easier.
Posted by woodywho on October 10, 2005, at 10:56:05
In reply to Re: Alcohol Withdrawl and racing thoughts » woodywho, posted by AuntieMel on October 10, 2005, at 10:24:06
I know from past experiences that it does get better. Each time it happens I think the worst though. The feeling of helplesness and fear can be very overwhelming. The alcohol "withdrawal" was a 3 day binge of drinking to get rid of the symptoms, which in turn only made them worse. Such a vicious cycle ;o)
The "asking for help" part is hard. I know I have to, but those thoughts in my head say that nobody will understand. They are unrealistic thoughts, I know. That's how my mind seems to work though.
It is getting better, hour by hour, day by day.
I hope you are doing good! Thanks for the input
Posted by AuntieMel on October 19, 2005, at 8:47:02
In reply to Re: Alcohol Withdrawl and racing thoughts » AuntieMel, posted by woodywho on October 10, 2005, at 10:56:05
Sorry I didn't answer sooner.
The 'asking for help' part is the hardest for all of us, I think. I still have problems with it myself.
Gee, if we were good at it we probably wouldn't have turned to a bottle, right?
Babble is good for that, though. It's a lot easier in a way to ask for help from a stranger. Maybe that's why they don't use last names in AA, but I still have a strong need to put up this front that I have it all together.
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