I know I don’t want to drink and the mental compulsion has been removed
I want to stop taking the tablets because I feel as though it’s false sobriety as it’s like a tablet is preventing me from drinking and I want to prove that I can do it via my own willpower and free will
What do others think?
I think you’ve done great pal, that you’re on Antabuse doesn’t take away your achievement in my eyes. You still have to choose to take it etc.
Is there a medical reason that you should stop taking Antabuse after a certain amount of time?
Is this something that’s come up in your AA group yet?
I took it for 9 months daily then as needed for another few months, it was a great help and I’m glad I stayed on it until I felt more sure of myself, since I was the one who kept screwing things up by drinking in the past a healthy fear of myself wasnt a bad thing in my book 
been doing well for a couple years now since being off it.
If you feel ready to come off it then that’s fine but don’t stop taking it because you feel as though it’s false sobriety, that’s just bs! 
No medical reasons against taking it long term and it hasn’t come up in my AA groups yet.
Thanks for the replies everybody 
Well, I guess I would see it like antidepressants. I would prefer not to need them, but if I do and they help, I will take them.
I’ve decided I’m going to stop taking them but keep a stock of them for high risk situations or If the Mrs needs reassurance. Think I’m spiritually ready to take the step
If there was antabuse for porn addicts I would be taking it every day for the rest of my life. I wish there was something like that for my DOC.
Because I have absolutely zero willpower. That’s okay. I don’t have to be strong. I just have to accept the help because I cannot do it on my own. That’s STEP 1 right there.
The minute I think I got this under control is when everything goes to pot. In my case, sobriety is not some achievement or trophy that I earned. It’s simply a gift. Did I earn it? I did some of the work, but I couldn’t have done it alone. Yes, I am weak. But I’m also sober and I’m gonna take it.
I think if it’s keeping you sober then why change, it’s not a false sobriety it the tool to help you stop. It might even be your sneaky ego laying down well disguised traps for a relapse, they say prevention is the best cure so if it’s preventing you drinking then carry on. IMO.
Hi Darren,
That sounds like a great plan! There are a couple of things I think I know. One is that we learn by repetitive actions - it’s basic behavioral science that you have come to identify, at least in part, your sobriety with Antabuse.
I used Antabuse instead of a spiritual solution. It definitely gave me a feeling of confidence, and a feeling of accomplishment. It was very easy to take my pill in the morning before I really had time to think it over and so guarantee my sobriety for the day. But because I was not treating my alcoholism, I “forgot” to take it for a day, or convinced myself I could cut down to every other day - it was a “crutch”, I should be stronger than that etc etc. And so my denial kicked in and I stopped taking it. One time I deliberately stopped four days before a planned drunk (probably when my spouse was going out of town).
Because you are working a spiritual solution, because you have other supports in place, because you are fearlessly honest today, you are ready to let the Antabuse go. And in this case, keeping a supply for high risk times is a fabulous idea! I’m sure you will do well with this decision - as long as you continue to be ruthlessly honest about any cravings, thoughts romancing the drink and have strong supports.
Everything is gonna be alright, mate!
Thanks Dan. This has helped me a lot. I’m going to follow this sound advice
As guy who just got sober no tablets or other aids only meetings , if your ready buddy then do it take away the scaffold your ready , stay close to your sponsor and youl be ok and if not ill kick your ass youl be ok lol wish you well
I’m going to do it. This is the next step in my recovery I think 
I’ll check in here after a week off
Darren, I’ve seen so much change in you since we’ve been here. I feel like your recovery has come a really long way. If you feel like this is honestly a strong, positive step, then I’m glad you are doing it. I would suggest sitting down and maybe writing out your reasons for not wanting to take it, being brutally, radically honest. Then reread it a few days later and see if there is any hint of addiction speaking through what you are reading. We know how sneaky this bitch is!
You and I aren’t close, I don’t know what your recovery looks like these days, but it seems like you’ve change so much from the chronic relapser. It makes me so happy to see you doing so well! I think my favorite part of this community is seeing people who had no hope change and grow, eventually becoming pillars of our dysfunctional recovery community.
Thanks Meg appreciate it. I will do that this evening Thankyou. I’ll post it to here
Beautiful words of wisdom for you here @DarrenUK. I agree with the others, you have had so much growth. You are asking the right questions, working on your stuff…great work. Keep moving forward and keep us posted!
Antabuse- why I want to stop?
What I’m worried about?
Antabuse is a safety net so if I decided I ever wanted a drink I physically couldn’t and would have time to change that decision and take action.
I will keep a stock for high risk occasions, but only take if I think I need them (holidays etc…)
Stopping Antabuse is making me anxious as I never want to go back to drinking
Please let me know what you think guys? I’ve sent to my sponsor as well
Darren, I love your progress and that you are sharing your process with this. I love that you are really considering your decision and your motives. This is amazing stuff, my friend. 