Bubblygirl

I have gone to my Dr yesterday and early last week also, he thought it was a good thing that I'd managed 4 days without alcohol (out of the 9 in between our appointments) I can't seem to get past 2 nights in a row which is disappointing me (a lot)

I have an appt with a drug & alcohol services place in an hour and a half. I'm anxious. I cancelled the appt I had booked at the same place last year. I'm going through with it today because I'm just so tired of this. I want to feel better, I want to have more energy and money. I just need to get through the first week or 10 days or whatever and I hope then that i will be too scared to drink again??!

Thanks for reading, I am really thankful to be able to come here to read people's stories for inspiration/understanding everyday

least

I hope your appointment goes well for you and that they can help you get started on the road to sobriety.

Anna

I'm glad you have decided to do this and I know you will continue to find support here.

Dee74

best wishes bubblygirl

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SkyeSea

Hi Bubblygirl - don't forget to let us know how it went and well done for booking it

Marcher13

Hi bubblygirl, I hope the appointment with the counsellor went well and that you are able to check in and let us know how you got on.

JadeSatellite

Keep us posted! We're all rooting for you!

Mountainmanbob

I wish you well

don't know if you have one ??

but

get an AA Big Book ASAP

great reading for an alcoholic (if that's what you are) ??

Mountainman

Br00ksie

Best wishes! With time and the right tools (which TOTALLY includes SR) it does get easier! Please do post and let us know how the appt went! Sending love and support.

pinkdog

Wish you well Bubblygirl!

Bubblygirl

Yes, I sat there very nervous and felt a bit sick (?) I think because I'm afraid that I'll get 'judgement' from anyone/everyone?! The guy was good, asked lots of standard questions being the first time, I felt good when I left so that's a good sign I guess!
He thought a 3 day detox with the oxazepam that i have is the best start, after that he mentioned 'campral' and some other drug (that I can't remember the name of) as being helpful in treatment. I said that I'd talk to my Dr about it (I know we can't do that stuff on here!) I'm willing to try different things, I know there's an AA in my area on Tuesday evenings. I'm thinking about it, the less judged I feel by talking to different people then the more confident I am in asking for help/admitting that this has to be sorted out (now!!)

Thanks for the support and kind words & thoughts

Kaneda8888

Hi Bubbly

Best of luck to a fellow Strailyan THe other drug may be Naltrexone. It is commonly paired with Campral. I initially took those but to be honest, I didnt really pay attention to the daily dosage so it didnt work.

Anyway, I wish you all the best in your recovery ! PLenty of AA meetings around so you might want to poke your head into one of the meetings if curious.

Marcher13

That's good to hear Bubblygirl. Like you and Kaneda I'm another "Strailyan".

DoubleDragons

How do you judge someone who is facing their fears and working really hard to make positive changes? I judge that person as someone to admire and root for in life! NO SHAME!!

You are doing great, bubblygirl!