"I've been thinking a lot in the last couple of days and I wonder if I managed to get a month AF under my belt and then continue with TSM whether it would kick start things. I know it will be really hard but I might give it a go."

Paul Turner over in the UK basically takes that approach. Detox, then after a time reintroduces alcohol per TSM. I don't know how long he waits after detox, I'll have to ask him if he'll part with the trade secrets.

Snapdragon, you might want to check out what your hormones are doing too. Progesterone has an effect on GABA, look up estrogen and alcohol craving on the web.

How much Nal are you taking these days?

Re: Hormone levels, I came across this page:

http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/home/a ... 97f8e.html

Snap r u there, I pm'd you!