I've fallen off the wagon and can't seem to get back on

General health and lifestyle
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Am I so far gone that I'm repeating myself? Because I already thought I posted something but I can't seem to see it. I'm so lost

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You did, but 20 units will do that to you. Here's the other thread:

https://patient.info/forums/discuss/i-ve-fallen-off-the-wagon-and-i-can-t-seem-to-get-back-on-521433

Here's a link to your private messages:

https://patient.info/forums/me/messages

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Thank you once again. All I've had is a bottle of champagne today but I'm afraid it will be too much when I go into work tomorrow to cut back.

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How much do you usually drink in a day?

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Probably around 10:15 units a day

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That's about where I was pre-TSM. I started with a taper before I got my prescription for Nal, dropped one drink every other day until I was at about 9 per day. Don't recall having a problem with it, but that's me. That was plenty though. I'd be taking a few ibuprofen every night to ward off the hangover. that and the booze gave me a terrific case of apnea. More often than not, I'd be holding down the sofa for a good part of the next day.

I started TSM in early January. From the 12th of June up to today, I've had 5 beers. I look at the lone beer sitting in the fridge and it just doesn't speak to me.

 

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Late joining in....how are you keeping?? how many units? Robin

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My wife who I think is about to leave me is coming to pick me up and take me to the ER

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My wife stayed the night at her parents house and finally told them that I'm an alcoholic. I feel like such an idiot and I called out from work today. I can't afford this ER bill and now my wife's whole family is going to hate me

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Best luck, I7. Let me know if I can help.

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I got a doctor's note for yesterday and today.

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Good show. Is a plan coalescing?

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They prescribed me librium and then released me. It says to take 3 a day but I've already taken 5 and it's not helping

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What's going on for you? Did you let the doc know it's not helping? 

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Not yet. This the worst. I'm dry heaving and can't stop being jittery

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Is anybody with you? Are you sure you understand the dosing for each day?

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It was supposed to be 3 a day. I just was feeling so horrible I kept going.

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I thought the dose varied by day, but I'm not a doc, so I wouldn't know. Is someone with you or checking in on you?

Give the doctor a call and let them know what's going on, just for your peace of mind if nothing else.

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Yes someone is wit me. Thanks for the advice

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Glad to hear it! Hang in there and keep us up on how you're doing!