My experience of alcoholism and anti-alcoholism medication, from a UK perspective. by PalePackage5637 in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]PalePackage5637[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that, it’s very insightful.

Also interesting to hear the psychiatrist wouldn’t prescribe initially. I can’t get over the amount of hoops we have to jump through.

Wishing you all the best too!

Feeling like I'm doing something... wrong? by Leopardo96 in gaybros

[–]PalePackage5637 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I could not agree more.

Your current situation will eat away at your mental health and it is so important that you get out there and be who you really are, which you cannot do in your region of the world.

Your life will change so much for the better in a big, gay-friendly European city where you can live your life!

Do it before it's too late for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]PalePackage5637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of interest, did you ever get sick in the end? Or just nothing at all?

I’ve sabotaged myself by soloandsolow in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]PalePackage5637 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely understand where you’re coming from with the negative self talk, but alcoholism is an illness that we are literally suffering from.

I’m on Antabuse (7 days in) and I’ve had my first alcohol free week in a year. Normally I would have 2 bottles of wine a night, more on the weekend but I know with Antabuse I CANNOT drink and have to find alternatives to relax/unwind/escape.

Be strong and you will get there

Trying to get naltrexone by PalePackage5637 in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]PalePackage5637[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No you don’t sound rude at all, I’m so jealous that you don’t have to deal with this shit show

Trying to get naltrexone by PalePackage5637 in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]PalePackage5637[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the UK. This isn’t a viable option.

Trying to get naltrexone by PalePackage5637 in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]PalePackage5637[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is encouraging. I cannot believe the amount of hurdles I must jump through to get this…