I'm baaaaaack..like a bad penny
 

Hey ya'll - was gone for a few days but I missed everyone so I am back. Thanks to everyone who PM'd me and encouraged me. That was very thoughtful of you.

I started my course of antibiotics on Sunday and I cannot drink while taking them. Very severe reaction if you drink on this drug. So, I am now 3 days sans booze and I feel really good. I must take the medication for 10 days. I am hoping to use this as a spring-board into permanent sobriety.

Thanks again for your support guys.

I am so glad that you are back. I have missed you, ArtFriend.

How long will you be on the antibiotics?

Thank you Leigh... nice to be back. :)

10 days on the antibiotics. I am on day 4 today.

Glad to see you!

Well done on day 3

In case anyone is wondering, the name of the antibiotic is Flagyl (Metronidazole) - it interferes with the metabolic breakdown of alcohol (ethanol).

Welcome back!! Stay with us!

Hi Artfriend.

Welcome Back. :a122:

Those 10 days will go by faster than you think. Have you got a plan for what you'll do when you feel like drinking when the medication is gone?

Hope you feel better soon.

Hi ArtFriend, good to see you back :)

One thing I will say re: the antibiotics, it's good that they will keep you away from alcohol but I would make sure your sobriety has more solid foundations than this negative reinforcement. It's a bit like Antabuse treatment... Maybe you can use this time to think about a more complex, new recovery strategy?

Sorry; that was in your original post but I missed it; I was so happy to see you back that most of the post became a blur.

You are not like a bad penny! Glad you are back and I hope this is the springboard you need!

XXX

(((Leigh))) Such a sweet heart!

Yes, I have been thinking about a plan. Checked out AVRT and it appeals to me. I also checked out SMART Recovery and they have a meeting on Wed evenings here. So I may check that out. I am aware that 10 days is nothing and will pass in a heart beat.

Interesting avatar.... A lady walking towards the light.

Have you considered the symbology?

Hi Artfriend, I missed you ! Thought you were gone forever, have been thinking about you.

Glad you're ok, and sober too. That's great news.

x

Welcome back ArtFriend!! :)

Really glad you're back.

Glad you're still with us.

Together we are strong.

Feel better and get better.