Visit w/ my Dr.
Ending the Old Me.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Visit w/ my Dr.
Well - I finally got into to see my Dr. today. He was surprised to see me as I only go in when I'm on my death bed.
I dumped my entire story on him from the day I quit drinking until now. Finally came clean about how much I was drinking, for how long, drinking patterns, etc.
He response was like "wow", all I could say was "I know, I hid it pretty good".
Physically I'm in pretty darn good shape but I'm waiting on the blood work back for liver test, cholesterol, etc.
I had a long chat with him about anxiety, depression, etc. Now if I had kept my original appt last week, I would have been begging for Prozac or something - I was not in a good place last Friday.
This week, I've been doing great emotionally and he doesn't want to put me on anything and doesn't think I need it. He said I seem to be coping just fine and I'm not far enough into sobriety, wants me go a few more weeks and see where I'm at emotionally.
But like others have stated, I can really feel my funk (mild depression, lack of motivation) lifting since I quit drinking. I don't want to be on any Rx drugs anyways, so hopefully I keep feeling better.
I just wanted to get that off my chest - another thing to stop worrying about, another rock off my back.
PS - I started on my '07 taxes today. When I was drinking, I would wait until April 14th and then file for an extension. That's how I know my motivation is returning. :bounce
I dumped my entire story on him from the day I quit drinking until now. Finally came clean about how much I was drinking, for how long, drinking patterns, etc.
He response was like "wow", all I could say was "I know, I hid it pretty good".
Physically I'm in pretty darn good shape but I'm waiting on the blood work back for liver test, cholesterol, etc.
I had a long chat with him about anxiety, depression, etc. Now if I had kept my original appt last week, I would have been begging for Prozac or something - I was not in a good place last Friday.
This week, I've been doing great emotionally and he doesn't want to put me on anything and doesn't think I need it. He said I seem to be coping just fine and I'm not far enough into sobriety, wants me go a few more weeks and see where I'm at emotionally.
But like others have stated, I can really feel my funk (mild depression, lack of motivation) lifting since I quit drinking. I don't want to be on any Rx drugs anyways, so hopefully I keep feeling better.
I just wanted to get that off my chest - another thing to stop worrying about, another rock off my back.
PS - I started on my '07 taxes today. When I was drinking, I would wait until April 14th and then file for an extension. That's how I know my motivation is returning. :bounce
Ending the Old Me.
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Thanks Carol - I was referring to you. Your experience about depression lifting during sobriety gave me a heads up on what to expect.
I can't sing but here you go
a song for your willingness to share your ESH.
I can't sing but here you go
a song for your willingness to share your ESH.
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Excellent, Omega,
Glad everything went well! Now you got me motivated to get a check-up (I feel fine physically but its been years). However, I am still not starting my taxes until the last possible moment.
Glad everything went well! Now you got me motivated to get a check-up (I feel fine physically but its been years). However, I am still not starting my taxes until the last possible moment.
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I am pleased my experience was beneficial to you OM
And I have been fortunate to have not needed meds to stabilize.
If I did...I certainly would not hesitate to use them.
As a diabetic ...I take prescribed meds.
A positive way to keep that disease in balance.
Taxes? If one lives below the proverty line ..as I do
You are exempt. Not a recommended solution ..
And I have been fortunate to have not needed meds to stabilize.
If I did...I certainly would not hesitate to use them.
As a diabetic ...I take prescribed meds.
A positive way to keep that disease in balance.Taxes? If one lives below the proverty line ..as I do
You are exempt. Not a recommended solution ..
Ending the Old Me.
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Tempted?
Today at 3:30 after I left the Dr. office. Again at 5:30, 6:15, 7:00, etc, so I would have to say YES!
I was a happy hour drinker, I've been OK during the week, M-T, but Fridays, forget it. It's my biggest trigger.
I found a Friday AA meeting that I really like, in fact I just got home from my meeting. Once I get there, I'm OK.
Other than that, the random thoughts about drinking are becoming less and less and further apart.
Today at 3:30 after I left the Dr. office. Again at 5:30, 6:15, 7:00, etc, so I would have to say YES!
I was a happy hour drinker, I've been OK during the week, M-T, but Fridays, forget it. It's my biggest trigger.
I found a Friday AA meeting that I really like, in fact I just got home from my meeting. Once I get there, I'm OK.
Other than that, the random thoughts about drinking are becoming less and less and further apart.
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That's good news, man, and I am glad you're feeling good. It makes such a huge difference, that depression lifting.
I actually thank the AA meetings I've been to for that, the feeling of hope, and the ability to look at each day differently.
Nice one brother!
I actually thank the AA meetings I've been to for that, the feeling of hope, and the ability to look at each day differently.
Nice one brother!
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