Posted by Alara2 on June 6, 2004, at 4:18:38
In reply to trazadone and the supply theory of abstinence » Alara2, posted by Caper on June 6, 2004, at 4:01:48
Thanks Caper,
Yes, I did read your post which mentioned Desyrel after I replied to Ann, but I don't think it's available in Australia. However, I'll ask my new doctor about this when I see her.
I know exactly what you mean by your `supply theory'! Tonight I'm not drinking at all but know that there is a beer in the fridge if I get desperate. Somehow this knowledge helps to calm me down and I know that I'll get through this night sober.
This just goes to prove that different things work for different people.
How are you going, Caper?
Alara
> Hi Alara,
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> I'm not sure if you've read this before in one of my other posts, but trazadone's brand name in the U.S. is Desyrel. Maybe that could help you track it down in your country. It's been around forever, first as antidepressant but was so sedating hardly anyone could tolerate the "therapeutic dosage" as an AD. So it became used as a sleep aid mostly. It's basically an early SSRI type anti depressant.
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> I totally agree with the "supply" theory. Not having it around doesn't make me less likely to drink, just so anxious about not having it handy that I'm more likely to rush out, buy it, and down it as soon as I'm back in the house! Whereas if it's there, I can try to distract myself 'til the craving subsides. My therapist says this is "wrong" because it lets me keep believing alcohol is an appropriate "coping mechanism" but--- I do seem to drink less when I have a supply on hand that's enough I don't feel anxious I'll be caught without. My theory is: whatever works, or least whatever helps.
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> Best of luck in your recovery and in the results of your medical tests.
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> Take care.
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> Caper
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