CHRISSY:

I forgot to mention that my doctor prescribed the Naltrexone 30 day shot vs the daily pills. She has had too many patients who choose not to take their pills on a day or weekend they want to drink, and I definitely don’t have the tools or discipline on my own yet.
I am also in an IOP group and many people are on both forms, most have reported good results, but one guy relapsed cuz he didn’t take his pills cuz he gave into his cravings. Myself and others talk about our cravings even on the shot but so far we’ve all been able to get through those moments by utilizing various coping skills: i.e. Changing our routine in that moment, go to a meeting, take a walk, call a sponsor or a recovery friend, YouTube a video on cravings or Coping Skills, and many other examples. I’m sure there are people on SR who could give you other suggestions to ward off the AV.
Wishing you a peaceful sober Saturday😄