Psychotic Break Again
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Originally Posted by Steely 
Sorry you are back in hospital FF, but glad you are still sober. Mammoth job, given what you are going/been through.
It will be interesting to read the articles on relationship between Antabuse and psychosis, but agree to trust your doctors on how best to stabilise you. Did you have episodes pre Antabuse? You say diagnosis bipolar?
How's the Pepsimax going?
On your side FF. This is a difficult road, but not one you won't be able to navigate sober.
Twelve weeks is awesome.
It will be interesting to read the articles on relationship between Antabuse and psychosis, but agree to trust your doctors on how best to stabilise you. Did you have episodes pre Antabuse? You say diagnosis bipolar?
How's the Pepsimax going?
On your side FF. This is a difficult road, but not one you won't be able to navigate sober.
Twelve weeks is awesome.
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Glad they're looking after you. If you mean Ativan, it's a benzo, so be careful as they are very addictive and have long term side effects. I assume all your docs know you are an alcoholic and will be susceptible to addiction. Are you still taking antabuse?
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Arivan=lorazepam. I tried to get an RX for similar med when I had to travel abroad a few years ago and doc refused because of my addictive tendencies. Be careful and don't be afraid to question things.
You said your previous psychotic episodes were usually associated with withdrawal. You haven't had a drink in over 80 days. I would be discussing that with my doc as well.
Take care
You said your previous psychotic episodes were usually associated with withdrawal. You haven't had a drink in over 80 days. I would be discussing that with my doc as well.
Take care
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I'm aware ativan is an addictive benzo. I'm thinking I could leave it in the care of a my mother so she would only administer it to prevent a psychotic episodes. She can usually tell when I'm looking like I'll be hospitalized so this could prevent that.
Yes I'm still on the Antabuse.
Yes I'm still on the Antabuse.
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Do you have to stay on it in order to not drink?
I honestly hope you don't get sucked into a medication spiral. It's so easy for us addicts to do.
Wishing you the best in your efforts.
I honestly hope you don't get sucked into a medication spiral. It's so easy for us addicts to do.
Wishing you the best in your efforts.
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I ended up in a pysch ward once after a drug and alcohol binge. I was there for about 3 days. It wasn't that bad actually. They gave me some Valium and I either slept or played cards with other patients. In effect, they detoxed me from the booze and I was released. Not the easiest way to get off booze but I preferred it to doing home alone cold turkey.
Hope you get well soon FF
Hope you get well soon FF
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