Day 5: Finally Was Honest With My Doctor

First time posting, despite lurking in this community for years.

Was anxious all morning. Today I would finally answer "How many drinks on average do you consume per week?" **honestly**. I used to stretch across 7 days the amount I would binge in 24-48 hours, just so it didn't look quite as awful. I'd also miscount doubles (or triples). Hell, like I could even remember the actual number if I didn't have a receipt from the bar.

My elevated liver enzymes didn't lie though, and neither did ending up in the hospital for alcohol poisoning. So can't say he was completely shocked when I told him I had a problem. Overall, the discussion went a lot better than I thought it would. After, I was walking out with a Naltrexone prescription and referral to a therapist.

I'm lucky in that I've got a great support structure. My friends are all supportive even after years of abusive drunk texts they've received at all hours. I'm nervous though since I've tried to abstain multiple times over the years; always relapsed, always thought I could moderate. This time is different though, I was honest with my doctor.

*Question for others on the same medication: It says to take one per day, no specific time. Do you find it better to take in the morning, around lunch or in the evening?*