No off button

[pjedmondson]

I am having a really hard time with drink, I do not drink everyday but at weekends I do, but on some occasions I have no off button and carnage ensues, I am on the brink of ruining my 19year marriage and now my son is becoming affected.

Last week due to a binge drinking session and coupled with depression I was about to end it all and I took a knife and pointed it into my chest, fortunately my son found me which stopped me from doing anything stupid but has left him traumatised from the episode.

I am now being referred to a specialist counsellor to help with my bingeing and after reading a couple of posts on this group have downloaded the Naked Mind book and although I am only 4 chapters in, I can now see a potential path to a drink free future which will help me to stop hurting the people I love dearly.

I have read that there is a medication called Naltrexone, does anyone on this group have any experience of this and if this helps cut down on alcohol dependency? I would not say I am dependant but I want to explore all avenues to help cut down on the amount I drink with a view to stopping altogether.

Welcome any comments

[ju-ju- Ambassador]

I am so sorry, it sounds like you have had a dreadful time, but I am so pleased that you are getting some help and support.... I have also read This naked mind and it really changed my approach and thinking. I am afraid I haven't got experience of Naltrexone, but hopefully others may....