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Old 02-19-2013, 01:40 AM
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i'm sure you want to be the healthiest mum you can be

and would give anything for them

you might have gotten yourself into a jam and may need some help out
we know that these addictions make us better through out the day
but really there's something else about my mum
even though she's gotten help
and getting treated with pills
when i talk to her now
it's like where did my mum go?
i don't know how to explain it
but i'd rather she just be getting talk therapy
than using anysort of pills

also, i can definitely say that getting of addictions really sucks in the beginning
i can hide out in my place and try to do that
if not i will honestly have to go to a hospital
being in the same surroundings ever day and seeing the same people may not be what i want around me while i go through the detox phase

i hope i have not offended you
but i still prefer my real mum
to my pilled mum

yes caveat: i am new to recovery & don't know what i'm talking about, but somehow i imagine you sober caring for your children.
i know, because i have taken all kinds of drugs & alcohol, though for the last many years only alcohol, that i've always seen
there has been a much truer quality to my emotions & being when i have been sober than when i have been not
regardless of what they will tell you, i think most kids truely want the love that come from sober/real mom.
it doesn't have to be there every second, but it never gets real enough with all these medications. for me. sorry for babbling away on your thread.
yes, i'm trying to get sober too.
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Old 02-19-2013, 01:56 AM
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i don't know if this helps, i'm running out of energy today, but search & call these people too:

Australian Psychological Society : Find a Psychologist
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Old 02-19-2013, 03:46 AM
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MLC, my well meaning psychiatrist prescribed more and different drugs for me too. Throwing more meds at it will not solve the problem, most especially if you are drinking too. You know that too, since you posted about it.

You may be currently addicted, but you are by no means stupid. You can sense that this doubled dosage is probably not a step in the right direction. Advocate for yourself while you still can. Find a different doctor.
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Old 02-19-2013, 07:54 AM
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I know you are spinning right now Midlifcrisis but I want you to know that I'm thinknig of you. I take Cymbalta and trust me...do not drink alcohol when taking it. I was hospitalized becaused it and alcohol caused seizure. Don't give up....you are worth it
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Old 02-19-2013, 08:43 AM
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I'm thinking of you MLC.Hope you get another doc/therapist who can help you and/or go into rehab,even just for a short time.Wishing you all the best
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Old 02-19-2013, 09:00 AM
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Find a doc that specializes in addiction. There is some really bad professional advice but there is also some very good advice from docs that know what they are doing
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Old 02-19-2013, 09:03 AM
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COMPLETELY agree with those here that think your current doctor is being "ridiculous". I don't recall it being a good idea to pour gasoline onto a blazing fire. I just don't get it. Please do seek a second opinion.

Sweetheart...you have 5 kids that NEED you. I have 4 of my own and you cannot imagine how happy they are now that I am sober. I think I honestly lost sight of that while I was drinking..... my value and importance . But I KNOW it now.... People will tell you to give up using ( or in my case, drinking) for yourself....and that is fantastic, solid advice.....but for me personally to really quit drinking, I had to first give it up for my family. I made a promise to them..... quitting for "myself" came later on. I hope you will do the same. You won't regret it.
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Old 02-19-2013, 10:20 AM
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I made a promise to them..... quitting for "myself" came later on.
I did the same. It can be very effective for some of us.
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Old 02-19-2013, 12:48 PM
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I think following the prescription from that dr will be the worst thing you can do.

Please get another opinion. You are going to lose your grip and it will all be lost. Your children need you to be alert and present.
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Old 02-19-2013, 05:41 PM
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Of course my addict booze is stoked
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Old 02-19-2013, 05:41 PM
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Voice not booze. What an ironic autocorrevt
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Old 02-19-2013, 05:52 PM
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I wond y'know what to do. They wouldn't take me
Sroeoislt about being admitted somewhere.yours kids need you. I know this. Did I said this already!! Will go check. Sorry if I have.

I don't really know why to do.
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Old 02-19-2013, 06:18 PM
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I hate to be blunt, but judging by your typing skills at the moment, you've started on the pills.

Get a new doc trained in treating co-occurring addiction disorders. Your life and your kids' lives depend on it.
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Old 02-19-2013, 06:32 PM
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Are u picking on ma typinzzzz?

It's hard on this bogan ononeZ. No offence to bogans out there but my phone is a escort driving bogan. No offence to escort sriversZ. I have nothing against either escorts or bogans just my phone. I really do love it though. It's my lifeline.

You may be right but I don't think I can talk about it in here can I. I dunno.

I need another doc. My hubby just said he may know Skelton
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Old 02-19-2013, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Midlifecrisis View Post
Are u picking on ma typinzzzz?

It's hard on this bogan ononeZ. No offence to bogans out there but my phone is a escort driving bogan. No offence to escort sriversZ. I have nothing against either escorts or bogans just my phone. I really do love it though. It's my lifeline.

You may be right but I don't think I can talk about it in here can I. I dunno.

I need another doc. My hubby just said he may know Skelton
I am not picking on your typing. However if you would like support from the members of this forum, being able to communicate a cohesive thought is important.

Forgive my ignorance, but maybe you can help us here:

A) What is a "bogan ononeZ"?
B) What is "a escort driving bogan"?
C) Who is "escort sriversZ"?
D) Who is "Skelton"?

Perhaps some humor will lighten your day:

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Old 02-19-2013, 07:12 PM
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Bogan phone

Skelton I think I meant someone. Don't worry about the others.

Soeeuz. I so want Supprr I feel lcan be honest in here. Not sure what else to so right this very moment

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Old 02-19-2013, 07:15 PM
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The closest I can get to translating 'escort driving bogan phone' for non Aussies is 'pick up driving, redneck' phone


I'm sorry you're struggling so much MLC.

I'm not sure what else to suggest tho - you've already had a lot of suggestions.

whats the next step?
what do you think?

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Old 02-19-2013, 07:19 PM
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Lol dee.


Yeah I have had loads of great dish heron and support. Not sure. Will wit until appointments next eek I guess??? Stay odd the drink. Look at photos of myself from Sunday and embed myself how Bad I was.
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Old 02-20-2013, 03:24 PM
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I did the same. It can be very effective for some of us.

same here - quit cause the wife caught me drinking - quit for her and the kids stayed sober for me.

MLC - don't ever give up fighting
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Old 02-20-2013, 04:05 PM
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MLC... you're crumbling before our eyes, it is so sad to see. We all care. In the space of a fortnight you have dropped dramatically from a wonderful outgoing funny person to somebody that just isn't making sense and cannot write a coherent sentence.

I did talk to my friend and she appreciates there is nothing else to do "out bush"

You're not fighting this are you? You were pleased your Valium was doubled, green light to go ahead.

Do you want to stop this?

MLC I have no answers other than get help from a different GP. It doesn't sit comfortably with me somebody falling apart in front of me - I hate to think what your family see. As a mother I would NEVER use emotional blackmail, but please think of the future, not the now. For yourself - yeah?
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