Damn Vodka

AMEN!!!!

GA

My numbers have been up the last 2 weeks. Nothing major but its making me wonder. I've started early the last week but to be honest I've ran out of stream by about dinner time. Things like this do worry you alright. I've been thinking maybe this is just me sliding back again. I don't think it is and I'll NEVER have a drink again without taking my Nal. I've came to far and I'd like to beat this sooner rather than later.

I'm 7 months in. I'm shooting for this year.

I spent about 2 weeks without Nal over xmas and drank through it. Just 1-2 beers here and there but I'm wondering if its set me back ever so slightly. I also partook in a bit of a benzo binge while this was going on which Dr.E says can mess with the process.

I'm with you Flyer. Never ever again will I drink without my meds. Great advice for all. I truly believe that it does set you back even if you try it once.

Just a few things. It has been a while since I have posted. I have been reading and keeping up with you all. I have to say that after 15 months I truly do hate the taste of wine. I can't believe it. I have also removed all vodka from the house. That stuff is just evil!

I am ready for this whole thing to be over. 15 months is long enough. This week my numbers were really bad. I was on vacation. Enough is enough. My goal this week is to totally turn this thing over to God and see where it takes me.

Thanks for all you support!

GM,

Vodka is out of my house also. I am going liqueur free the best I can. Sticking with Malt, Barley and Hops creations. Good luck and check back in soon.

Going to bed AF. Life is good. Looking forward to a productive tomorrow.
GM

Good job with the AF GM,

Good luck this weekend. I would sure like to report back to you that I didn't touch any hard booze and hopefully hear the same from you on Monday. I'll try and check in this weekend, but I typically only post and read while I am at work.

Take Care,

Chris

I found spikes were most common if I drank wine over cider or beers, and any 'new' situation arose - such as going out all evening with drinking friends, being on holiday abroad for first time in 5 years.

I also found rushing initial drinks felt like I was overriding the Nal too. I had to ban myself from vodka years ago, it was too strong for the rapid binges I could go on and I risked killing myself with it so that phase didn't last very long!

I know what you mean UK. I had to get the vodka out of my house. Now I think I need to do the same with white wine. Even thought I can no longer stand the tase of wine I still will try and drink thru it. Last night was a prime example. I got into the wine while cleaning the house. The next thing I knew I was off and running and there went my numbers. So this week.......

No wine in the house!!!!

It's time for me to step up this process. The meds help but I am going to have to put in my part.

GM and others who replied,
I have not received my prescription for Nal yet. Going to Dr. next week with all the info from Dr. Escapa's book. You are all so encouraging to one another. Look at how many big set backs we have had over the years of drinking and now that a cure may be in sight, we still put ourselves down.

I never got into the Vodka, but do beer all day and then some red wine at night. Hang in there and you will succeed. I think I have read almost all the current postings on this site and have read so many encouraging stories.

You are all so brave. Hope I can beat it too.

LindaM