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01-11-2018, 11:36 AM

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macmegbee

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Hi everyone

I first got sober in April of 2005 with a relapse 3 years later. I sobered up again and had been sober since, but I drank again about 10 months ago. I started drinking hard liquor, a change from when I first got sober. It was just beer then.

My doctor prescribed Librium to help with the withdrawal and I am feeling scared about coming off that, too. Anyway, I just wanted to reach out to you all. AA meetings aren't enough for now. I am a bit nuts

01-11-2018, 12:04 PM

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doggonecarl

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Welcome to Sober Recovery.

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Originally Posted by macmegbee

My doctor prescribed Librium to help with the withdrawal and I am feeling scared about coming off that, too.

Use as prescribed, it shouldn't be an issue.

You aren't still drinking are you? You don't want to mix them. And I would assume that if your doctor gave you Librium to get through withdrawals, then we are talking about a short period of time. Not long enough to become dependent...again, if used as prescribed.

01-11-2018, 12:26 PM

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FreeOwl

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welcome! You've come to a good place for support and community.

Stay sober, keep taking steps daily to deepen your sobriety..... you CAN!!

01-11-2018, 01:00 PM

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macmegbee

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Originally Posted by doggonecarl

Welcome to Sober Recovery.

Use as prescribed, it shouldn't be an issue.

You aren't still drinking are you? You don't want to mix them. And I would assume that if your doctor gave you Librium to get through withdrawals, then we are talking about a short period of time. Not long enough to become dependent...again, if used as prescribed.

No, I'm not drinking. I guess I've read too much about withdrawal from benzos and I've scared myself. The prescription is for a short period. I've been on them for 3 weeks and I called her today about a taper. Thanks for the feedback.