All, thanks so much for all your kind words... And for all the new people on TSM trust me, don't let this discourage you because IT WORKS.... I went from an raging mean alcoholic to a few beers during happy hour! I had my life back and even when things got rough, stressful and the triggers started as long as I had my NAL I was great so (just like American Express) never ever leave home without it. I have been to rehab, intervention with my family, AA, Smart (which I really like) doctors, hospital and therapists and it helped but the only thing that stopped my drinking was TSM. I could go to happy hour and have a beer or two, I remembered everyday, everything, I cooked, cleaned, had hobbies and my kids didn't care if I had my grandchild for the day or the weekend because they knew I was Okay which hasn't happened in years. Yes, it took me longer then most but after 5 1/2 months I was cured I know it.....

I'm not saying other methods don't work, but this one did for me. I went from 2 or 3 big bottles of wine (1.75) a day to 2 beers on Friday and Saturday night during happy hour.

I tell everyone about the TSM but there are still alot of doubters and naysayers. I really wanted to be the one that went public and said "hey I love AA but look at me! I did the TSM and it worked!".

My advice... DO NOT GIVE UP, EVEN WHEN YOU THINK IT'S NOT WORKING BECAUSE IT WILL.

Hi Providence,

Im almost cross with you reading this. Why did you not get on here and ask people to send you a few nal untill you got on your feet?. I was only here a few days when someone here sent me tabs to get me started. We are all in this together. I got an order last week and can send you some. Please pn me your address and I will get them sent off to you. It will probaly take 4 or 5 days though for transatlantic post.

The pms here are very problematic though and can sit there for days, keep trying though and one will get through. Dont even think of not sending your address, you must have nal or you will go right back and maybe worse than before. I will keep checking for your pm.

Mario

Got your pm, but no address.

Mario

Providence - I can send you some nal too - I've pm'd you so check your mail - I too am distressed to read your story! What a terrible dominio effect of bad stuff! Please reach out to us - we KNOW what you are experiencing! been there, done that, many many times!!! I've got extra so please let me know if I can help.

HI Prov,

I've emailed you and now offered like everyone else to help out, why are you holding out?

I'm flummoxed (nice word),...do you really want to retreat into alcoholic hell? I'm so excited and am still a ways away from cured but feeling stronger everyday. Please email me your address. BEst, JIm

Providence-- I am so sorry for your reversal of fortune. We all love you here for your courageous battle and generous sharing of your story and your support of your fellow members here. Take heart in knowing that when I had to stop due to illness, I seemed to pick up right where I left off when I was able to get back on naltrexone. So get that nal from the folks here who offer it and you'll be back on your feet in no time. Tell Mr. P we are rooting for him too! I've suggested to the many couples here to read your posts for inspiration. We have a growing contingent of couples, at least one of whom is doing TSM. You've been the ambassador to them. It's our turn to take care of you: Our sister. Be good to yourself and tell Mr. P we got both your backs.

Please listen to what Lena said, I pm'd you days ago and haven't heard back from you. We're here for you please let us help and remember we're all in this together and if one of us needed help I'm sure you'd be one of the first person to help!

Take care, you're in my thoughts constantly
corkit

Yes I am sorry to hear also of your troubles. Please also let me know I can help as I will also send you on some of my Nal, so please just let me know.

With luck to us all on our journey!

Dear All,

I emailed everyone my address. You have no idea how humbled I am by the support that poured in and the offers to help. I promise once things level out I will pay it forward.... I guess like most I'm so used to doing this alone that it never occurred to me to ask for help from strangers. I'm so you to hiding it and being ashamed that it becomes the norm. When I call my sisters (and I have alot of them) they just poo poo it away and say it's a choice, it's not a choice for me.

With all the help that was offerred I will get back on track and I will make it out of this again and I will never go back. I will sell everything I have and stock up on NAL if I have to because it was my only saving grace!

Em

Ms. Em/Providence -
So glad you are getting the help you deserve! I am so humbled and moved as well by the kindness of the people on this board. I hope you get a good supply of NAL for now. It is mind-boggling how well it worked and was totally reversed when you didn't follow "the method as prescribed". I am amazed and understand your distress at not having it.

Good luck to you and Mr. Providence as you take this day by day. Hang in there! It will be ok (eventually :-)! But it will be ok!

XO