I am so glad for you turn around. Now begins the "Will Power". I congratulate you on your recovery and hope you continue doing as well as you are. Also very happy you have found a med that works for you. As far as the urge goes, you know this is only a bandaid for that. Like all the rest of us here on the board that take many medications for whatever it is that we suffer from. I wish you the best of luck.

I am a recovered alcoholic myself, not only was I addicted to alcohol but I was also addicted to party drugs and marijuana.

I'd like to congratulate you on your decision to staying sober. I agree it's not hard to stop, i mean you feel lousy for a few weeks but thats about it. I know the feeling of wanting to have that first drink though. I believe it's all in the mind. Just tell yourself no and just imagine what it would be like if you did have that drink again.. Really there is no satisfaction in drinking don't you think? Keep strong. I know you can do it. god if I quit all the c*** I did believe me anyone can. Don't be too hard on yourself if you slip up. I sometimes do. Very rarely but it happens. Just understand you're human ,you slipped and try again.Relising you have a problem is the first step to fixing it. Some people don't even get there. It just shows you are strong minded and care about yourself and others around you.
Take care, keep strong,

Harmony1 xo

Oh no... more "Drugs aren't fun" denial. Drugs ARE fun.

No satisfaction from drinking? Yeah right... I love the buzz, it's such a fun way to spend time, and I always plan on drinking several beers (as if one beer is going to get me a good buzz, LOL)... perhaps over the course of a few days. Binges are best for me.

But seriously... the only reason to not drink are the physical side effects. That's the only way I can curb my urge... that damn cirrhosis!!! But yeah, if it weren't for the threat of liver disease and all those other complications then I'd binge all the time because I love the buzz... always have, always will.

So yeah it sucks but at least I am honest with myself about liking it... I just can't do it or else!

Too bad pot is illegal then I could have fun without wrangling my innards. But that's the hypocrisy of society for you... ban the only alternative to liquid poison.

Of course I'm not a moral elitist who thinks any kind of drug buzz is "wrong"... but when you are killing yourself and your life just to have fun then I think you can call that a legitimate problem... however the act of doing a drug, in and of itself, is not evil or bad just because it alters your brain-state. Let's all just be honest and truthful here okay?