I've been prescribed naltrexone and want to start the Sinclair method ASAP. But I also have 90+ days of abstinence under my belt. Has anyone restarted drinking and TSM after a period of abstinence. I'm worried that day one I'll be ok and that by day two I'll be right back to getting blackout drunk.

Any input is GREATLY appreciated!

We've had some other threads about abstinent people considering TSM. It might be worth looking those over.

http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3205

http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=3586

I guess my question in such situations is always the same -- what's wrong with the current plan? If you're happily abstinent, it doesn't make sense (to me) to start drinking just to extinguish. Your brain will already make repairs over time. It'll take years instead of months, but if you're happy as you are, that's not a problem.

If you're unhappily abstinent (bugged by strong cravings, not sure you can maintain abstinence), then it makes more sense to look at other options.

I'm a little surprised that someone would prescribe naltrexone to a patient who was already abstinent. How did that come about?

Hi Curveball and welcome ,

I have been abstinent on numerous occasions for 3+ but for me I didn't want to quit alcohol altogether which is why I am trying Tsm to cut down.
So I think one has to answer that question first . but I aint no expert THANKFULLY. All the best.

J.

Hi curveball
I am in the same boat but I would do some reading on the subject and make sure you ready
for it. The link milissa posted for you. Read it and read it all the way through. It will give you
a really good idea what your up against. Good luck