I really hope to find that some others of you have had an experience like mine and that this will get better. I have been taking Nal for 7 months now, and I feel like I am stuck. I noticed a huge improvement the first week or 2, but it didn't last. I know that's normal, but I really thought that after this long, I would have a lot more control than I do. I am definitely better than I was pre Nal, but I'm not nearly where I want to be. I pray that I'm not one of the few that this doesn't work for. I am really getting discouraged. I'm not going to quit, by any means, but I just hope to find out that others have also gone through this. Thanks so much!

Hi Mamak,

The very fact that you had the initial response from nal would indicate that it should work for you so your right not to give up. It would be great to know more about your drinking history and maybe to start login numbers to help you along.

Thanks so much, Trisha! I had a better day yesterday. I am not happy to admit this, but before Nal, I was drinking quite heavily. Probably 12 to 15 units a day. I drank during the day sometimes, and I would have an occasional vodka binge that could last 2 or 3 days. Since starting Nal, I have not had a vodka binge at all, and I am probably averaging 8 beers a day. That is definitely better, but just not where I want to be. I am thankful that it has helped, but I feel like I am stuck at this point. I want so badly to not drink everyday and to not exceed 3 units when I do drink. I did have the initial response, so hopefully I will get there. Thanks so much for your encouragement.

Mamak, I can totally relate to your story - except my drink is pretty much only vodka unless there's only beer/wine - the nal is clearly helping you and just stick with it one hour before drinking. I found that if I can force myself to do some meditation during that nal-kick-in-hour that helps calm me down and re-focus on the simple stuff... just have to force myself to do it.

Good luck to you!
M

Thank you for the encouragement mbilbre! I really appreciate it! How long have you been taking Nal? I know it has helped me a lot. I just feel that I have been stuck in this same spot for several months. I don't know if I am going to continue to get any better or not. I'm thankful for the help I have received from this. I can at least function now. I just wish I could make some more progress.

mamak,

This is only week 3 for me so I should be careful posting ANY advice except what I've noticed in me since starting nal. The first week was awesome and it was like someone took my brain out and I stopped wanting to drink at all .. but ... by the end of the second week the habit side of drinking kicked in hard and now week 3 it's even worse for me. I know this sounds twisted but I kinda wish someone would make alcohol-free vodka so I can still have my habit, taste the drink but still get no effect or calories from it... but I don't think drinking rubbing alcohol would be very safe

All I can tell you is what has been going on with me, I will say I'm worried about this up-coming 3 day weekend but I have plenty of nal so I'll just continue to take it an hour prior - like a good alcoholic trying to find a cure.

I will say that you've came to the right place on this forum, there are some wonderful folks here with very good advice and going through very similar experiances.

Happy Thursday!
M.