It will work if you take the pill and is proven to do so to very high clinical standards not just in rats but in double blind tests with humans. TSM does work. But in the early stages many people give up and go back to their old ways because they still like it. That's the hard part. The science is proven, it will work, it will physically rewire your brain so that the reflexive nature of our alcoholism will be under control but it is up to you to swallow that pill.

When I first started I was very hesitant and scared not only for the side affects but because of the radical change that was about to occur. I remember thinking something along these lines that well, if I just keep following the golden rule and one day won't miss or even think of the buzz, that if I went into some science fiction chamber that erases your memory, then in the end it really won't matter anyway. It will just plain and simply be gone.

So stick to it and find out if that's the case.

OUCH, well I asked for help and it is being delivered. This is the tough love I was speaking of. Yes, I know my track record is not so good and I keep giving up, but I need to hear it from you even if it stings. I have caught myself thinking "I'm KINDA in control of my drinking without the Nal. Ya, right! Last night while staying sober and having tea instead of a drink, I had to remind myself that drinking is not all that. We will see how tonight feels. Thank you for all the support and reminders of why I am here. Keek

Keek,

Why do you stop taking your pill?

Why do you give up?

Is it really that you enjoy being drunk, or a drunk? Or do you feel that is the life you deserve?

If you really want this to work you need to get into your reasons for drinking and why you want to continue down that dark path of destructive behavior! If you can afford therapy I would see if you can find a good therapist to help you uncover why you are doing this to yourself. I think the C-three foundation has references for AUD counseling or they might even be able to direct you to some self-help techniques.

What do you really want out of this process and out of us? We can help you to a point, and then you have to start helping yourself. I am afraid if you do not realize what the real reason is behind your drinking, you will continue your pattern of on again, off again.

And please take that pill if you do nothing else,

Jaba

Please for now just take one thing at a time and just take the pill and wait an hour. Forget about everything else, just for now. PLEASE!! xoxo Newlife

Day 5 AF after deciding to resume TSM. I haven't really wanted to drink because I'd rather not drink than take the Nal right now. Instead of glamorizing drinking, I am reminding myself that alcohol hasn't really done me any good. I woke up with a nasty headache which is probably from detoxing, but happy it's not a nalover . I am currently reading some of my old posts to gain insight into past thoughts and behaviors and some of what I've written seems foreign to me. What was I thinking? It's good therapy. It nice know TSM is here to assist in the record keeping. Stay diligent, Keek

Pulling for you, Keek!

Keke, that is great!! Hang in there!! Newlife

Keek,

I do hope things are going okay with you. If you have time drop us a line and let us know how things are going.

Jaba