I had a similar issue trying to squirrel nal everywhere - work, home, car, etc. but every once in a while I'd forget to bring some and the ONE time I drank off nal in the last year was because I was out of town at a wine dinner event and had completely forgotten mah pills. Because of that event, I ordered myself a pill holder keychain. I used ebay, but there are plenty on amazon too. I got a wood one to be less conspicuous. It goes everywhere with me. No chance ever again of an accidental nal-mergency.

Yikes! After 3 glorious mornings following AF days (which were pretty easy) I found myself slowly drinking 3 Mikes over a period of 4 hours and then downed an entire bottle of Skinny Margarita after everyone left Saturday evening. I think I was trying to push through the Nal. At least that is what I told myself and could taste and feel the Nal most of the night. Normally I would have been wasted after 3/4 of the bottle. Had a monster of a hangover yesterday. I kept the headaches at bay by drinking water and taking Ibuprofen, but was retching all day. AA looked very appealing. One would think that the memory of yesterday would tame the beast, but I know better and I guess that is what the Nal is for. I am going to try and stay away from buying the hard stuff, cuz it would take so much longer to drink through the Nal with the "koolaid". I hope that would be kosher with TSM. Signing off for now, but plan on visiting again tonight for some therapy. Keek

Here it is 3 am and I can't sleep, but considering I slept most of the day away on Sunday, it is to be expected. This is a good time to read through the cured list. Nal on! Keek.

Memorial to alcohols endorphins: Old friend, "I have to limit our time together and place some boundries. We have been in a toxic relationship for such a long time and as much as I am going to miss the feelings I get around you, I now realize that your initial rush is going to be dimished, so that I can have a normal relationship with you. Nal is going to guard against rush until I learn to respect myself and you. More importantly, it is going to help sever our relationship as it exists today. Good by rush."

Hi Keke

Good to hear how you're getting on ... some ups and downs I see .. however, me too! I had a good week then a couple of not so good ones ... but I only started February and my overall consumption IS down a lot.

Yes .. we're all here for the long haul .. its a shame you've had the bad SEs ... I seem to have been fine with 50 mg since the start ... certainly in the evenings... but I've definitely been more tired with Nal the next day. However, I know your SEs have been bit rough .. hope you can take Generic's advice and hang in there.

I dont' know if it helps seeing a pattern of general over all reduction - if you look back having 2 or 3 AF nights a week - isn't this pretty good (or did you manage AF before?) For me - (pre TSM) even one AF night was hard.... and recently I've had weeks with 3 or even (once!) 5 AF nights ... so the long term progress is good. Don't be disheartened if you have a bad night .. or a week with a few more than before .... as long as the overall trend is down. Managing your 3 AFs without too much trouble sounds really good. I tend to binge a bit at weekends ... but even then the numbers aren't as high as before and its such a relief not to be obsessing about trying to stay off the booze durng the day.

Compliance compliance compliance! I've got the Nal in my handbag and a couple of other places ... so never been without if I'm going to drink. However, I'm getting low on pills and need to order more .. am trying to eek the last few out and get a few more AFs in .. but I better not tempt fate and just place the damn order. Its a bit pricyon the internet - but I know my Dr ... and her husband is closely involved in my work (so I really don't want them knowing I have an issue with the booze!)

Better spend another £44 with gold pharma ... (I'm such a typical "tight" Scot with the cash!!)

Good luck Keke

Lorraine

Pretty good week...numbers down.... Had a couple of days where I opened drinks and just didn't want to drink them. I also turned down drinks when offered. ill come back when things aren't so busy... Keek
Recap: After the horrible Hangover 2 wknds ago, I've had 4 days where I've moderated with <3 drinks and on the day I drank 4, I had planned on drinking even more, but got tired of trying to drink through the Nal and went to bed. Things are looking sunny, but I realize this might be a delayed honeymoon period, so I'm not letting my guard down nor thinking I might be a super responder. It does feel absolutely positive to be able to sit and watch the hubby and a friend drink a beer and not really want one for myself. Also, I have gotten so much done around the house this past week that my sis asked if I was Super cleaning. Woot, woot. Keek

Keek, this is a super encouraging post. Even is it is indeed a delayed honeymoon, people who have a honeymoon phase seem much more likely to eventually regain control with the help of nal. Keep on following the rules and I see good things ahead of you. Super proud of your re-commitment to making this process work for you!

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Glad to hear you have had a better week. TSM is a roller coaster and you'll have bad weeks along with the good. Please just try to keep going, and keep faith - patience plays a massive part, along with awareness.

Yes ... well done Keke

Could you pop round and clean my house now please!!

I think there are still nights I drink through the Nal ... maybe I need to slow down or use a bit more willpower?! What's your secret??

Lorraine

I just wrote a long winded post and got knocked off. It said I was logged in and then when I tried to post, it said I had to register. Go figure.

Summary: Bad News; Units up. I am feeling sad but fairly energetic considering the 7 drinks I had last night.

Positives: Drove home to get a pill before buying beer. Popped both 1/4's of a Nal after starting to talk myself into just 12.5 mgs for fear of the Nalover. Spoke to hubby about the ups and downs of this method and he now asks me if I want I support and agrees that it is better if I just don't keep the Al in the house even though I had a good week where I didn't want it.

Weekly plan: AF days Th, Fri, & Sat., because of my sons early morning college graduation on Sunday and it is easier to not drink for a few days than to limit. I will take the Nal regardless.

Sincere thanks to all of you with words of encouragement and advice. Hugs.......keek