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 Post subject: Re: Katie's progress
PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 2:15 pm 
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week 5 report

48 units this week. Not very pleased about that, but not discouraged in any way.
I had a visit with my GP this week and she encourages me to stick with the program. She has never heard of TSM per se, yet she totally understands the extinction process and agrees that it will take some time to rewire my brain because I have been a daily heavy drinker for more than 25 years. She also mentioned that my genetics play a big role in my alcoholic nature and these genes are the reason for deficiences in my brain, or something like that. I really am amazed that she "gets" this whole thing and supports my choice to try naltrexone the way I want to try it, even though she has no other patients using Nal for alcohol abuse.

Another side effect I'm having is that Naltrexone has actually improved my mood, I sleep better and am happier over all. I asked my GP about this because I was under the impression that Nal causes depression and she said it MIGHT cause depression in some people. She tried to explain that brain deficiencies vary person to person and some medications can cause the deficiencies to worsen so they warn people to watch for depression. but it doesn't mean it that everyone taking it will become depressed and that in fact people like myself may even benefit from it.
Anyway the stuff agrees with me and I feel very fortunate about that.

Sticking to the method
KS

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avg 70-80 pre TSM

TSM 6 wk totals
1-6 -- 256/1AF avg 42.6 /wk
7-12 - 229/3AF avg 38.1/wk
13-18 - 192/5AF avg 32.1/wk
19-24 - 175/2AF avg 29.3/wk
25-30 - 154/10AF avg 25.6/wk
31-36 - 30/37AF avg 5/wk!


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 Post subject: Re: Katie's progress
PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 4:16 pm 
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Katie
I'm very impressed and inspired by your perseverance! Way to go and stick to your guns... Just keep in mind that ~48 units in a week is significantly better than ~110 units. You are heading in the right direction despite a couple bumps and disappointments..
Wishing the best for you,
Phil

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Pre TSM: 50-80 unit/week
WEEK/UNITS/AF DAYS
1/25/2
2/22/3
3/27/3
4/37/1
5/43/0
6/48/0
7/12/4
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 Post subject: Re: Katie's progress
PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:59 am 
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Good work Katie! Keep on plugging!
EL

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 Post subject: Re: Katie's progress
PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 1:12 pm 
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Week 6

Units still too high, but two things noted.

Coming home late after an evening out with friends and NOT cracking open a cider before bed. In the past I've ALWAYS had to have at least one more drink when getting home.

Actually CRAVED an AF day, not drinking that day was unbelievably easy. The thought of having a drink was kind of repulsive.

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avg 70-80 pre TSM

TSM 6 wk totals
1-6 -- 256/1AF avg 42.6 /wk
7-12 - 229/3AF avg 38.1/wk
13-18 - 192/5AF avg 32.1/wk
19-24 - 175/2AF avg 29.3/wk
25-30 - 154/10AF avg 25.6/wk
31-36 - 30/37AF avg 5/wk!


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 Post subject: Re: Katie's progress
PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:33 am 
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Ah, craving an AF day - a great feeling, no???
EL

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 Post subject: Re: Katie's progress
PostPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:16 pm 
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Awesome progress Katie! I, too, craved an AF free day this past week- it felt really great! Keep it up!

-dragonfly

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Pre-TSM: Avg 60 Units/ wk, daily drinker
W 1: 36 W 10: 60
W 2: 35 W 11: 56
W 3: 54 W12: 48
W 4: 38 W 13: 60+ *No Nal
W 5: 48 W 14: 12
W 6: 58 W 15: 20
W 7: 37
W 8: 34
W 9: 50


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 Post subject: Re: Katie's progress
PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:03 am 
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week 7

33 units, down 13 from last week. No AF days this week, but had 3 occasions of only 2 drinks per session with no desire for more .... amazing.

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avg 70-80 pre TSM

TSM 6 wk totals
1-6 -- 256/1AF avg 42.6 /wk
7-12 - 229/3AF avg 38.1/wk
13-18 - 192/5AF avg 32.1/wk
19-24 - 175/2AF avg 29.3/wk
25-30 - 154/10AF avg 25.6/wk
31-36 - 30/37AF avg 5/wk!


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 Post subject: Re: Katie's progress
PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:27 am 
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Your reduction is HUGE. It's working! It will take time so prepare for the roller coaster.

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Pre-TSM:50+wk/hangovers/blackouts/bad behavior
Regained Control wk36
Now:<20/wk/NO hangovers/blackouts/bad behavior
(Nothing in this post should be construed as medical/legal advice. Always consult a physician before taking prescription drugs.)


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 Post subject: Re: Katie's progress
PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:47 pm 
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Thanks Nick, I'm hanging on. :)

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avg 70-80 pre TSM

TSM 6 wk totals
1-6 -- 256/1AF avg 42.6 /wk
7-12 - 229/3AF avg 38.1/wk
13-18 - 192/5AF avg 32.1/wk
19-24 - 175/2AF avg 29.3/wk
25-30 - 154/10AF avg 25.6/wk
31-36 - 30/37AF avg 5/wk!


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 Post subject: Re: Katie's progress
PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:05 pm 
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Huge progress indeed! good luck and nal on!

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