I currently take antabuse, and although i would NEVER drink alcohol while taking them, i have come to realise how long i have to wait from taking the last tablet to when i can have a drink. I am sober the majority of the time, but when i have a bad day, i will stop the tablets and drink and then it is hard to get back on them. Can anyone suggest a way for me to stay away from alcohol and stay on the tablets? I know i am probably clutching at straws... when i drink i get badly depressed and harm myself. I don't WANT to drink anymore! Any advise would be great. Thanks : )
Hi guys, I wonder if anyone can advise me on antabuse and alcohol abuse?
- Posted:
- 11 Oct 2011 by Delila
- Topics:
- antabuse, depression, alcoholism, psychiatric disorders, alcohol dependence, alcohol withdrawal, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), addiction, alcohol, borderline personality disorder, abuse
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pledge11 Oct 2011
Hi Delilia. Many years agoI was on antabuse. Late seventies.I actually drank while taking antabuse. More than once. Long tale short, I almost thought I was going to die. Literally felt as if an axe had split my head open. Severe heat palputations, utter misery. And the taste, smell of onions, was always there. It helped. I mean if you take it, meaning the anatabuse, and drink all be it only a few ounces, you'll feel it in a jiffy. and you'll not be looking forward to another drink for some time. My dr. at the time made me carry in my wallet, a card saying that I was on antabuse, and if something were ever to happen to me, the doctors handling my case would be on the up and up as to my condition. Well, theres 12 step programs and I know you're aware of them. Just try for the moment not to partake, fight it off and go from there. I know, how you feel, but its up to how bad you want to stop.You've your other issues and I realize that it all spirals together and makes it all seem so much harder. Very best to you.
puckiemull11 Oct 2011
Hiya D,
I dont know much about antabuse as you know,but i know how much you want to give up drink for good.
I understand how hard it is,and i know how depressed drink can make a person,i found that when i started the meds and go drinking for a weekend,i would be so depressed the days that followed.
I hope someone can give you good advice on this as Pledge has.
Just want you to know i'm here if you need me!! Stay strong you can get through this!
Speak soon hun and take care!!
Delila
12 Oct 2011
Thanks! I'm trying to stay strong : )
Anonymous 12 Oct 2011
Hi Delila across the pond!!
There is a med called ... umm, having a moment here!! I cannot remember the name of the drug!! It begins with a C, and it takes cravings for alcohol away. I've a friend that takes it and she is doing fantastic on it. IT, wow, I need to wake up!!! I need some of pledge's strong java!
I will research the med and get back to you, OK?
Until then, like Mary (oh wise one) said, we can be your family!!
Do AA meetings help you at all? Have you ever attended them? Just curious!!
D, you are in my prayers and I know the seduction of the drink oh so well myself. There are several alcoholics in my family, so I am predisposed to it genetically speaking.
Do you have others in your family that drink?
Your friend,
sweet lemon (aka Lara)
Mary632009
12 Oct 2011
aka Irish Nutball too! hehe Mary
Anonymous 15 Oct 2011
Mary,
I know where you live lady, or have ye forgotten that bit? hahahaha insane cackle here!!!
Love ya more than my sponge-bob-square-pants sox!!!
Lara
Anonymous 12 Oct 2011
Hi D
CAMPRAL !! Bingo, I found it pdq! Are you willing to give this a try? I don't know if tis prescribed in the UK, but I imagine it would be.
Best wishes Delila, and there are always the insomniacs online (pledge, me, marvell and so many others, that someone will be here for you!!! )
Love,
Lara
Delila
13 Oct 2011
Thank you! I will ask my ask my doctor about it. Yeah my dad and 2 of my uncles are alcohol dependent. i REALLY wish i wasn't this way. The reason i'm only on line this late is because i slept all day after drinking all night. I really hate my life atm.
Anonymous 14 Oct 2011
Hi Delila,
I know you hate your life right now, but things will get better, they MUST get better!! Never lose hope gurl, for tis the best of things!!!
Try Campral, it may be just the thing for ya!!
And don't give up on antidepressants, there must be something that will work for ye!!
Go get 'em girl, don't be shy!!!
Love,
Lara (aka sweet lemon)
gymister25 Oct 2011
Delila, hi I'm Gary.. have you tried AA?? I've been sober for 28years only through the program.. Just think ~ you get depressed and want to hurt yourself when you drink, but drinking consumes your thoughts.. The definition of a alcoholic is " a person who has lost there ability to control there drinking! Does that fit you? I will be happy to answer any questions you might have..""Quote from the big-book of AA..The fact that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure have lost the power of choice in drink.Our so called will power becomes practically nonexistent. We are unable at times to bring into our consciousness with sufficient force the memory of the suffering and humiliation of even a week or a month ago.WE ARE WITHOUT DEFENSE AGAINIST THE 1ST DRINK"
I can sponcer you, if you would like,
Blessings, Gary..
Delila
28 Oct 2011
Hi, thanks for that. I have added you to my friends list, can you add me so i can ask you a private question?
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Thanks Pledge. It is so hard sometimes, and as you say, having bpd doesn't help, also i am quite isolated and don't talk to family or friends about my 'issues'. I don't want to burden them. I know the drink is really bad for me, but sometimes when i'm feeling so bad, i don't care! I usually regret it though. I am having cbt therapy but it doesn't really seem to be helping. I've started meditation recently also, but i just can't relax! lol. Thanks for your advice : )
I know what you're saying. Oh when I put down issues, i meant to say problems. i posted it and of course, once up, its there. I'll just share this and often in the past, received grief? wrong word perhaps but I also, share little with family and friends. Even my wife, will say how about this that or the other... meaning I really don't talk about my problems. I mean, I always and this is where the word grief comes into it, whats the point? Therapists been there, done it. I mean a nephew of mine is a psychologist. One point he mentioned you should or give a class/lecture on say depression, etc. Imagine. :-0) ha! no, not my cuppa. Now a days, its strictly a 10 minute, how are the meds? fine, anything major? nope. How are you on refills? fine as kind. see you 2 months? No, make it 3. If I need anything I'll call. Chatted away, as I can. Have a great evening Delilla, be well. time to feed our dogs and so on.
Hey Delilia, I have an idea! When you feel that way get on the site & talk to us. If you don't feel you can talk to your family we'll be your family. How about that?
Thank you Pledge and Mary! Do you guys chat on a 'real time' forum on here? Rather than post questions to and from? I just wondered, because sometimes you want to 'speak' to someone at that moment...
Hello Delila. no, its just posting to and fro. Mary and I seem to be on more in the morning, and at the same hours. I live in the states, eastern time zone, and, being an insomniac, am often on the computer during the night. Have a great day, take care.
OK thanks, i'm in England so am about 5 hours ahead of you i think? I don't think many members of this site are from England? US seems to be much more popular : )
Yes, true, but the site originates from the states. Its based on central time. So, in my case, when I see an entry that I posted, the time shown is say if its 4am my time, its shown on the site as 3am. Well, chatted away here, do enjoy the day. take care then, time to get the pups there morning handouts, then, there stroll, etc. ha!
Hey Delilia. I am just getting awake here, but wanted to wish you a good day (night) there. Like I said you are part of this family. I friended you, but if you want to talk & don't hear back, just post a note & tell me to chek my PM. Sometimes we do't get notified about it. Good morning to you too Pledge. Is the coffee hot? (what a silly question, duh!)
Good Wednesday morning Mary and you bettcha, a fresh pot of coffee, just made and theres tea for those who might enjoy that instead. Still dark outside, and its now 7-15 my time. Daylight is slowly beginning to creep in. Have a good day everyone.pledge Oh, and theres scones and doughnuts, so feel free, help yourself, they look delicious. ha!
The days are certainly getting shorter that's for sure. It must be going to rain here, it's just now getting daylight & it's just after 7. Dark skies too. Have a great day everyone! Mary