I went to the doctor!

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11-06-2018, 05:49 PM

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4thegirls

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I went to the doctor!

I was there for 2 hours and he was wonderful. He knew immediately that I have bipolar when I told him I had bulimia as a young woman. He gave me blood pressure medication and librium to detox and wants me to call him every day and then start antabuse in 7 days if I am sober then. Alao wants me to start depakote then which cured me of bulimia 25 years ago. I am so hopeful! Also said I must start therapy again and drew blood to see what my body is like and whether Im through menopause. Wants to start a nutrition program too

11-06-2018, 05:53 PM

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Ghostlight1

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Wow! That's incredible. Good for you and being honest. Must be a very caring doctor. Sounds like a great plan of action.

11-06-2018, 05:58 PM

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Marcutah1

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It is good to have a plan to tackle the different things you have going on. Staying sober sounds like a critical part of the plan. If you start to cave in get here and post. Lots of good folks here to encourage you on this journey.

11-06-2018, 05:59 PM

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Guener

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How excellent that you got such attentive care from your physician! It sounds like it is setting a good tone for you all around to be healthy in recovery. Keep up the proactive work.

11-06-2018, 06:05 PM

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Sounds like you have a good doctor.

11-06-2018, 06:10 PM

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4thegirls

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Thank you!!!! I am so hopeful! I told my family too

11-06-2018, 10:24 PM

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kiki26

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Wow what a great doctor. Seriously a great start to your recovery. Good luck to you

11-07-2018, 12:41 AM

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PhoenixJ

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Good for you 4th. Support offered

11-07-2018, 03:26 AM

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aasharon90

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Care, support, understanding, sent your way.

Take all the help that is available to you to
help you get heathy in all areas of your life
with one step at a time. One day at a time.

Hold onto all your lifeline resources and
dont let go.

SR is always open so you never have to
be alone or by yourself.

Strength and serenity to you.

11-07-2018, 05:32 AM

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August252015

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Such an awesome job by you and your doctor both! It was scary for me to go for it w Drs when I first got sober but they have proven to be very important in my recovery.

You are off to a great start.

11-07-2018, 07:04 AM

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Anna

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It sounds like you have an excellent doctor.

11-07-2018, 08:05 AM

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hopeful4

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Good for you!!! You are doing the most important thing you can ever do for yourself and your family!

11-07-2018, 08:53 AM

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4thegirls

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Thank you!

11-07-2018, 12:27 PM

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Midwest1981

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I am happy you went in for a good checkup. He sounds like he knows what he is doing.

Best of luck on your journey. I imagine you will be feeling really good soon.

11-07-2018, 02:09 PM

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Rose7788

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It’s wonderful to trust your doctor and really believe in the process of taking care of your physical health and mental health. I myself have visited a doctor to help with my sobriety and depression issues. It’s not for everyone but it is a process and is mostly working for me and it sounds like you are getting good results too!