Well don't worry about that part. Eskapa told me after 10 hours to take another Nal, not after 8, so you were covered.

This is something we all go through in TSM world. Take it easy and remember you don't have to drink every day for this to work, but you can if you want to. Remember that drinking on Nal is extinction. When you do this you are treating yourself for alcoholism. You have done nothing wrong in your treatment. The driving part is concerning, but I've done that too, and no harm, no foul.

Keep on taking the Nal before you drink, every time you drink, and you should see progress as time goes by.

I had a couple of massive hangovers and pukefests early on in TSM, i used to have those all the time before TSM. reading your post reminds me that that hasn't happened in a long time. Thank you for posting this, i hope we helped, you are helping us by bringing this up.

BTDT: When I was lurking on this board in August & September, I always found your posts particularly inspiring and encouraging. This is an addiction of shame--do not beat yourself up. I'm ashamed at how many times I realized the next day that I drove to get more wine to drink and didn't realize it until the next day, and I was constantly scared of myself and how I could hurt someone. You'd think one DWI would be enough to stop me, but apparently the horror of it, the expense, and the embarassment was not enough to deter the "drive" to consume alcohol until I was obliterated. I feel like I finally have a chance now. Stick with the NAL and know that you are part of a "family" here. Like previous posts noted it took us along time to get addicted and it can take so much longer to undo, but at least change is headed ultimately in the right direction.

consider experimenting with a bit of effort:

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others have had success doing that.

Thanks, Nutella, I needed to hear that. Come to think of it, one thing has changed and that's that I can only eat about half my dinner (2 hours after taking Nal) and then I don't feel like any more. I could stand to use a few pounds but that's not the issue I was meaning to address!

Thanks guys!!

Today has been a much better day. Things always seem better when you aren't hung over The coolest thing in reading your posts was realizing that posting about my "bad day" was helpful to the other folks here!! I guess that makes sense. It helps me a lot to realize that I'm not the only one experiencing these things. TSM requires hanging in there during the ups and downs - that's for sure!!

Drinking on TSM IS treating my addiction. I am going to apply some effort where safety is concerned and take advantage of those moments where the craving isn't a big deal. For all the new folks, please use the board to get through the tough times. Too many folks have made it to the other side but not without some very similar pitfalls and frustrations. I've seen too many glimpses of the good stuff to give up!!

Onward and upward... I'm rooting for all of you!! BTDT