Virgil's Progress

Virgil · **Posted:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:35 am

can'tspellohwell wrote:

Hi Virgil
Can you tell me about the blood test "6-beta". I'm afraid that I too will be one of the slow but steady to the cure ones too. I have drunk heavily for 25-30 years. I am not being very truthful to my GP so I'm not sure how to ask him for the test. Thanks for your help. Hang in there

Hi CSOW,

I have just replied to you on viewtopic.php?f=9&t=719. I also think it very wise to take on board the advice and comments provided by Lena, Virginia and Nick. I am no expert in this field, merely (!) another person who has embarked on the TSM journey. Please, be careful.

All the best.

V.

can'tspellohwell · **Joined:** Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:30 pm **Posts:** 46

Thanks V
I read the link, very interesting. I going to do what was suggested and stay with 50mg. but it's always going to be in the back of my head. And I wish I could get that blood test for sh-ts and giggle if nothing else, but unsure about my GP.
Thanks, Good luck, keep us informed

Virgil · **Posted:** Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:24 am

Hi Folks,

So, I have just completed week 25 on TSM. Last week, my alcohol intake was 105 UK units. Oh dear. When will things start to change? Am I doomed to fail? I desperately need to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I'm still pursuing (with my doctor) the blood test for 6-beta-naltrexol but I've not heard back from him yet.

Although I haven't mentioned it for a while, I still have bad dreams that severely disrupt my sleep so that, when I finally awaken, I feel (and probably look like) a zombie. This disrupted sleep is bad news for my anxiety problem as it exacerbates the anxiety. And anxiety makes me drink more. A catch 22 situation indeed.

V.

can'tspellohwell · **Joined:** Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:30 pm **Posts:** 46

A round and a round you go, drink, anxiety where you'll stop no one knows. BUT it has to stop sometime. You're light is in that tunnel you just can't see it yet. Didn't you up your dose? If so than this is more like a new start. Let us know how you blood test goes, if your doc is anything like mine, you really have to ride him to get things done, so ride away.

Virgil · **Posted:** Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:37 am

Hi CSOW & WTE,

Thanks for your replies and your very kind words.

Yes, I did increase my naltrexone dose to 100mg and I've now been on that dose for ten days. I hope this isn't completely a new start! Regarding the dreams, they never really tapered off. Argh!!

Thanks again.

V.

minneapolisnick · **Joined:** Tue May 19, 2009 2:17 pm **Posts:** 1793

I had those dreams but thankfully they passed. V., I hope the dreams subside and I REALLY hope the higher dose leads to some results soon. We are rooting for you! Your patience just has to be rewarded -- keeping my fingers crossed for you.

My best,

Nick

bob3d · **Posted:** Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:52 pm

Virgil,

What were your estimated average pre-TSM units?

Bob

Virgil · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:22 am

bob3d wrote:

Virgil,

What were your estimated average pre-TSM units?

Bob

Hi Bob,

I put no credence in my estimated average pre-TSM units. To be honest, I regret not having kept a drinking journal in the run-up to starting TSM. If I had, I would be able to answer your question. May I ask - what prompted your question?

All the best.

V.

Lo0p · **Joined:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:40 pm **Posts:** 749

Virgil wrote:

bob3d wrote:

Virgil,

What were your estimated average pre-TSM units?

Bob

Hi Bob,

I put no credence in my estimated average pre-TSM units. To be honest, I regret not having kept a drinking journal in the run-up to starting TSM. If I had, I would be able to answer your question. May I ask - what prompted your question?

All the best.

V.

We're trying to fill in data for the google spreadsheet: http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=755&sid=497e8b992ebf14deac7c29d5333a9d7d

6 Days in June · **Joined:** Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:51 am **Posts:** 23

Hi Virgil,
Thanks for the introduction on my wall. I know I went quiet, but I am going to try keep the posts going now.
Stick with it. The results here seem to come at different stages for different people.
I seriously wanted to throw it in this week and try abstinence again after blowing out on Friday and Saturday night - but reading the posts on this site gives me some hope that eventually it will work.
You've got this far. Stick with it.
I hope it all goes well.
6DIJ

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