okay, so I have started the Sinclair method on Wednesday, august 5th, with incredible results. That being said, I know I am probably in my honeymoon phase.
I am a binge drinker. I can usually go long periods of time with out drinking and then when I would drink, I would almost certainly get myself in to some kind of trouble, make incredibly horrible decisions, break things, and continue drinking for 3 days. It was horrible. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE.
I know nobody can give me an absolute, definitive answer, but just curious if anyone has had any experience. I know it says the honeymoon effect can last anywhere from 4-8 days then drinking will go back to pre TSM levels. That statement terrifies me!!!!
After my honeymoon phase, is there a chance I will drink to black out, go on a binge and get into a lot of trouble. I guess I just want to know if that has happened with anyone. I really cannot afford something like that because those binges are devastating for not only me, but anyone who comes into contact with me.

This all being said, I was probably a binge drinker because every time I would drink it would be so bad and I would have to spend months "picking up the pieces" plus no one would let me drink around them because they knew what would happen.
Since starting the Sinclair method, I have drank more frequently, but only two and up to six drinks on each occasion. Never getting drunk, never wanting more, I think I'm just happy to be able to drink with out all the negative consequences. Hopefully that will go away over time too. Like I said, just wanted to share my thoughts and see if anyone has had similar experiences. Thank you all and hoping you are all having an incredible day!!!

Carli - I do not think you will go back to blacking out drunk - after the honeymoon phase, it is possible that your intake will go up - but mine did not go back to Pre Nal levels! I now suffer from Nal-Overs - way worse than a hangover - but did not suffer from these until recently. THAT stops me from drinking more than I should! Please do not worry about what will happen - just let things take their course. I do think you will be okay and that things will not let you get back to your pre Nal levels. I cannot tell you that for sure but it does not seem to happen .....

Hugs, Maggie x

Thanks Maggie. That gives me a lot of hope. I really can't imagine over drinking on nal, but hey, you never know.

carli

Trust me - you will do it once and then really think twice the next time !!!!

Hugs, Maggie x

I never went back to pre TSM levels.

Likewise, and never will

Remember, any improvement is good; good good good.

Thank you all so much. It was just a thought, but feeling a little more hopeful.
Have a great day!

I'm about 2.5 weeks in and have noticed a rebound the last 4 or 5 days in cravings and amounts I'm drinking. Tuesday I went out with my notorious drinking buddy and knocked back 4.5 pints of local beer pretty fast, then one more when I got home. All in all about 8-9 US units. Interestingly enough, this was better than usual for me. I had that devil on my shoulder that night, and going out with this guy usually ends with an all day hangover.

So that's some encouraging news, I think. That devil doesn't just disappear, but it seems like the Nal helps quiet it down a bit. Maybe it will for you too.

Thanks friedchicken. I think we all have that one friend or friends who we know that our entire next day or for me days are going to be destroyed. Yuck, but its so much fun while you are doing it (for the most part)

Thanks for the encouragement!

Carli

I never went up to pre-TSM levels either. let it run its course.