JTtexas

After quitting shortly unsuccessfully twice I want to quit again. Each time I was prescribed a benzo to taper off and it worked great, I was able to quit cold turkey.

What will my doctor say if I go back yet again needing to quit?

Anna

I don't know what your dr will say. I hope that you find a way to stop drinking and stay sober.

PurpleKnight

Your Dr has seen it all before, focus on your Sobriety and do whatever it takes!!

ultradad

Do you need Benzo's? Are you having withdraw symptoms? And, what makes this time any different, if you've already quit using benzos but went back? Just a few things to think about. My experience was that I could not quit on my own. Took a program of recovery for me. There are lot's of options!

JTtexas

I don't know if I need them or not, I'm just scared to quit cold turkey. If I knew for sure I could do so safely I would. The pills I was prescribed before worked like a charm.

First time I sobered up I was very focused. I finally hit the 28 day mark and felt AMAZING. Lost about 25lbs, was sleeping great...full of energy. So I "rewarded" myself with half a bottle of wine. Real smart.

Second time it didn't last very long. I was unfocused. My heart wasn't in it.

This time I know for a fact there's no middle ground. No "just one cold beer". I want total sobriety for the rest of my life. Just thinking about it excites me. Also, I've found a church group for addiction that seems really good.

I just don't want the dr to think I'm scamming him for pills. Also, I really really hate going to the doctors office. Haha.

MrBen

Any professional doctor worth his salt understands that with addiction this happens all the time and wouldn't be judgmental. I wouldn't worry about it. Go, ask for help, it's what they're there for.