Originally Posted by
Hodd 
^ Yikes! That sounds super scary, Knee. I asked my GP about antabuse, and they were dead against it. I think whoever invented antabuse underestimated an alcoholic’s cravings. That does sound like a very nasty time in your life, Knee, and I’m glad you’re on the up 🙂 “Go to the GP” is probably the most used phrase on SR, but it worked for me.
It was super-scary! But I was so desperate to stop drinking and at that time, I clearly wasn’t ready mentally.
I think you have to go through numerous attempts of quitting to realise that you can’t make it work if you want a life worth living. I think that’s what’s different this time around for me. I’m seeing stopping booze as a gain rather than a loss. Finally!!
Just a note on going to the GP. I did that once. It took about 2 years to pluck up the courage, as I was worried about being a Mum/having the kids/looking like a failure etc. The doctor obviously didn’t understand addiction. She advised me to have a glass of water in between drinks! I left wishing I hadn’t said anything. Although that was about 10 years ago, maybe they would be a bit more useful these days?
One thing is certain: SR is the best place I have ever found for sober friends/advice/support and inspiration xxx