Well just started week four and looks like the honeymoon is over have been creeping up. On 50mg and seem to be much better have noticed that NAL suppresses my desire for the last drink but also curbs my appatite as well.

Also have noticed I had 2 drinks last night and it seems to hit me a little harder on NAL. But one think that seems to help on TSM is that I am counting my drinks. I think that is also part of the extingishing process.

I will keep you posted, all in all I am not drinking nearly as much, no blackouts and no hangovers. I love that for sure.

I will keep you posted.

Yep, 50 mg works better, but also kills my appetite. Counting drinks is very helpful and really gives you a good view of your consumption. Nal on!

Just finished week 5 and the honeymoon is over for sure, just topped 40 units, but I do feel much more in control. 40 units is the low end of what I used to drink. No hangovers, or bad feeling, sleeping more though. Also crazy dreams still, hope they will subside soone. I have noticed that I no longer have that full, want to stop drinking feeling I had before. I do however feel better than I have in years.

Should I increase my doseage from 50mg to 75mg or maybe 100mg?

I am a little bit concerned that I may be overdoing it with a higher doseage.

What do you guys think?

You are still early in your protocol. Be patient and consistent with Nal+Alc. 50 mg blocks your receptor for 24hours. Chances are that adding more Nal will not give you better results and will only increase the chance of side effects. The fact that you had a significant honeymoon period means that Nal is indeed working for you. You now have to let it 'train your brain' - classically extinguish the behaviors that have been paired with the opiate rush without you knowing it. Stay the course. You have a long way to go. Enjoy the small victories that come with very little effort. You'll get there by way of ups and downs as you find yourself drinking more and more moderately while unconsciously chasing the elusive opiate rush that just never shows up to satisfy/reward that strange obdurate desire. As you find yourself drinking to moderate intoxication without the endogenous opiate reward, the feeling of intoxication itself looses its appeal in your life. Good luck.

Thanks for the feedback, only thing to say is NAL ON......

Hello and welcome.

Listen to digetic. That is wise council. I wish you support. I am 26 weeks in and still coming closer to being fixed. Read all the stories on this board.

All the best to you.