is that normal. I only started TSM around 2 weeks ago. My drinking rate is just coming down and down. Id usually drink around 10 or more bottles of beer. Since starting TSM, this has come down to 3-4 and it's a chore to drink them. Is this what happens. In my mind, since I don't feel the endorphin rush and feel good feelings I usually get from drinking, I don't really want to drink but try and force a few into me. I have never liked drinking alcohol for the taste alone, I really don't like it at all. But am continuing to drink so TSM can have effect. Please help me know that this is ok and other people experience the same. Is this a good sign? Thanks.

Really glad to have this forum during this exciting new adventure of my life. Thanks all.

Welcome Robert! Thanks for posting!

Yes, that's exactly what happens for many. I didn't notice that much of a change in how the beer felt to me, but my numbers went down anyway.

Now, most of the time what happens (it's rare that it doesn't) is that drinking goes back up after a "Honeymoon" period. Then it rolls off more slowly from there. So keep your drink log up to date and don't be dismayed if your drinking goes back up.

That being said, you only need one drink per session for TSM to work. If you don't feel like another, quit and be done with drinking for the night. You've held up your end of the bargain. If you do feel like another drink, think of some tricks you can use to slow it down, sip instead of glug. If you are cutting back too quickly and get withdrawals, then force more down until the symptoms subside and taper more slowly.

Again, welcome and thanks for sharing your TSM journey with us!

Welcome Robert - yes, Joe explained what is happening - I did have mine go down - and they did not go back up - but they stayed steady until my 'cure'. What is happening is quite normal - and it bodes well for you in that it is said that if one has a 'honeymoon period' then TSM will work for you. You just have to be patient and have faith!

Hugs, Maggie

Thanks Joe and Maggie. Really appreciate it. Really feel excited that this could finally be it, freedom from alcoholism. What a nightmare it's been. Thanks again, take care, Robert.

SO happy for you that you are feeling so positive about this Robert - but please do not feel bad if things go pear shaped for a while too - the journey is a roller coaster of ups and downs - and yes, the nal will help free you from the alcohol - isn't it just so exciting? Keep posting and let us know how things go ....

Hugs, Maggie

agreed! sometimes one drink is all it takes, and eventually THAT drink might seem like it's not worth it. I used to think I needed 5 drinks just to feel like I was getting started. really nice to be free of it. keep it up!

Robert I am in the same boat. I recently started TSM and my desire to drink is pretty much gone. I am drinking still, in fact haven't had an alcohol free day yet. But the exciting part (to me anyway) is how much the NAL kills the high. I was a huge beer guy too. 10 or more was common, pretty much every night. Good luck and keep going with NAL.

IT is a freedom that I have enjoyed for over a year now. I still never forget what it was like to be a rat that kept pulling the lever. The other night I had two beers... TWO BEERs. and after a while went to bed. One year ago that was literally impossible. I know you all know what I mean but I still have to pinch myself sometimes just to know that it is indeed real.

i am 2 weeks into this method . I have no interest in wine after one large glass , about 2 units . I think I could drink whiskey but I made a decision not to buy anymore so thats out .
The strange thing is how flat I feel . I should be delighted and its true , I m really pleased to have but my intake to at least a third . I feel empty and slightly nauseated . I am waiting for bed time . In the morning , I m really pleased . I think the Selincro affects my mood a bit . I wake a lot during the night, which I dont mind , if thats part of the side effects and I m still getting bouts of sweating .I spend a good deal of time trying to think of ' something , i d like ' ie sweets or whiskey and am too tired to beth bothered doing much . Thats not quite true , i am doing things , went for dinner last night , did some gardening today and had daughter and grand daughter visit , did some housework . read a book . did a full days work
but its all a bit of an effort .. does anyone else get this slightly numb experience along with the munchie thing ?
no af days yet ..