After a long wait I finally had my appointment yesterday and it went really well. I was feeling bad about being what I think of as an AA failure. The doctor said the success rate for AA is actually low but there are no statistics since it is an anonymous organization. She didn't think AA was a bad idea though. She put me on Nal and also changed my antidepressant. I've been on Celexa for years and have still been depressed. She said that drinking heavily can cause some problems in the body so she suggested I take Omega 3, magnesium, vitamin D and a few others.

I got my perscription for Naltrexone. I haven't taken it yet. My husband is out of town and I am worried I'll be sick when I take it the first time (I am terrified of nausea and vomiting) and I want him home when I try it. He gets back Sat.

So, wish me luck! And thank you for the support. Reading messages here is very helpful.

I do wish you luck! I am now more than two years in, and I couldn't be happier with the way things have changed for me. I can safely say that I am no longer dependent on alcohol, and rarely even think about drinking. That said, I'm happy that I am able to have a drink during social occasions without consequences!