Start Bac today

[Hoping for the best]

I just took my first dose of Bac; 5mg three times a day for five days than 10 mg three times a day. I will keep a log as well.
My drinking pattern is as follows:
1 beer and approx 0.5 pint of Rye per night - in a 2-3 hour span

Weight - 155lbs
height - 5"6
age - 39

Any suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated!

[eight days a week]

My friend, all the best to you in your journey, I am right here with you, and very much look forward to following your progress

[Hoping for the best]

Thanks for the encouragement. I have that daily debate in my head right now... do I drink tonight or do I try not to?I have 5.5 more hours before I act or dont...

[Hoping for the best]

well AF is not going to happen tonight.... just cracked a beer and downed some rye :(

[beatle]

Actually, the best way for your body would be to reduce your alcohol intake gradually (if you can do it). That way you can avoid or mitigate severe physical withdrawal symptoms.

It's the same concept as getting off benzos (or any addictive medication). You never want to stop such a medication (including baclofen, which technically is not addictive) suddenly. It is dangerous to do so.

Problem is, most alcoholics can't control their alcohol intake on their own after they start drinking. If bac allows you to assert some control yourself over your alcohol intake, you can set a schedule whereby you titrate off alcohol while you titrate up on baclofen.

In this way, I avoided most withdrawal symptoms (which I am all too familiar with from having detoxed "cold turkey" numerous times).

Good luck, and keep hoping...

[Hoping for the best]

I guess I have decided to wait until I am up to 30mgs a day of Baclofen before trying to go AF which is in 4 days. Last night was a typical night for me....

[tiptronic_ct]

Apologies for being off-topic...

Beatle, I've just recently realised that when I went AF, I wasn't experiencing withdrawal, but anxiety over having dumped my best friend!

And hang in there! The off-switch does exist. I started not giving a damn about AL, but it was bloody difficult to believe that it was actually happening. I've joked with you about being a cynic, but truth be told, I'm one myself. I've since suspended my disbelief, even as I've titrated down to the point where I'm not experiencing total indifference.

[Hoping for the best]

Day Three of Bac,
My days are somewhat like usual, thinking about how much al i have and when i will start drinking although I usually get 12 beer every week and today I told my self I do not want that much and didnt by any. Bac makes the al hit me harder blck ou a lot faster. I will be glad when the bottle of Rye is gone, I may try to finish it tonight, just to get rid of it. wish me luck!

[fets]

i wish yo the best!
just don't think i will work from one day a nother.
regards

[Hoping for the best]

Well no alcohol tonight, not that it hasnt been on my mind every waking moment today.
10mg of bac x 3 times per day.