On week eight, continue to toggel between 40-50 units. Finally a couple of days of not drinking my usual a couple of beers or wine in the morning. Been tuff, my boyfreind thinks TSM is a joke and says this isn't working and because he thinks not many have heard of the method, I have just come across a way to continue drinking daily. Two months ago I was told by him, don't be hard on yourself and don't have high expectations. I must diagree, althougH my drinking has not significantly decreased, obsession has diminished. Have no choice but to continue, because without NAL, I think I would be completely lost. I am experiencing mellow times and blackout moments when out, than I come back. Kinda strange? Still struggling with my traing for running races, but nonetheless, not to be proud of, but I've run 10k's after drinking most of night and smoke, do very, very well. Must persevere I guess.

PJB,
The fact that you are not obsessing about it is a sign that Nal is doing something. I always hate it when people make a judgment about something based on little or no knowledge of the something. I had a friend give me an earful a couple of weeks ago about TSM. He knew nothing about it but was convinced that it was a joke. When I begin to doubt TSM I just take a new look at the studies, nal+drinking does = cure for 80%. Well, I have delayed the inevitable long enough...my bike and the gym is calling and I have to get to work sometime today.

Hang in there and keep posting,

Eric

Half way thur week ten, glad to report I have had several days of not having a couple beers or glasses of wine before going to work. That's big for me. Still around 40 units a week but better then in 50's. It's Friday night just sipping on a glass of wine and still have half a glass after two hours. Don't get it, but it's just not real appealing. Home alone and would normally feel I could drink as much as I want, but oddly just no big desire. Hope all is well with my forum friends!

Well, absolutely! At 10 weeks your TSM experience sounds normal, expected...good! I bet you're feeling better about your life now, huh? Keep the faith, and nal on!

Seriouly help, 10 weeks in and it's Saturdaynight. Just left my yahcht. I feel differently n my skin, better, but last two weekend I leave my boyfriend and dogs on the boat.he admit he thinks TMS is a crutch for alcoholics to have a n excuse to continue drinking. Said all on this blog are a bunch of shitheads in denial. Since shrink prescribed Nal without knowing about TSM it's all a hoax although I told him its only been 10 weeks. Dear GOD 2 1/2 months am I to be perfect? Not to mention I run a prestigues law firm and cover all cost of our life/ stress! Am I crazy as he says that a bunch of alcoholics in denial are on this method? So frustrated and seriously suisidel, what's the point without support? I believe, or am I an ass for going on Internet as he says?

PJB
I for one don't think that I am a shithead in denial or that anyone else on this board is! On the contrary we are all here because we have admitted to at least ourselves, that we have a serious problem with alcohol, and we are doing something about it.

Diver

Diver, I agree!!!!! This is my last stop. I have gained more strengh from this forum than anywhere and simple feel it's true and real. I was demanded to produce one person on this method that is " valid" because I'm now shamed like the whole thing is a joke on serious victims. I say read the book and look at blogs but am told its a bunch of loosers around the world and no medical doctors are aware of the method. Oh such a cult Im in! I will throw his ass out if I need to, cuz this is the omly thing that feels right and absolute to me. And I'm the prosperous one holding everything together and taking my issue straight on! I will not stop TSM!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all,

Have not posted recently. I just finished week 13, my units are no longer in the 50's, but I'm still around the 35 - 45 unit range. I read many post were I'm now understanding the uniqueness of this process where the process seems to have a significant impact around 3 - 4 months, but that is very dependent on the length of the drinking career. Given mine has been about 25 or more years, I suspect I won't be seeing any significant change until 6, 8 or up to a year. I have yet to have any AF days and that is very troubling to me. I have however had a few mornings where I have not had a glass of wine or a beer as well as holding off until late morning/noonish to start on the weekends (usually on the boat), where the boating lifestyle comes with much partying. Still having issues with the support from my boyfriend, he simply believe the method is crutch to continue drinking and that the only reason I'm doing it, however my therapist fully supports me. My boyfriend is always pleading "can't you give me just one week or even one day of not drinking." My reply is usually the same and I say I will when that day arrives and I truly do want a run of AF days. If there is one thing I've learned in therapy, nobody likes to be told what to do, so although his pleas are thoughtful, they have a counter effect on me. I don't want to feel like I'm fighting my addiction, but rather simply engaged in a process that will work on it's own time (whenever that may be). I'm thinking of up my dosage 50 in the morning and 50 after work, maybe that will advance my progress because it sure feels slow.

Hope all is well with everyone, would appreciate any input.

P.

Exactly. That is the Good News/Bad News about TSM. You're supposed to think about & assess what your doing (which it sounds like you are ), but besides that, just follow The Rule and be patient. Maddening, I know! But your reduction in units is proof-positive you're better off than 13 weeks ago, right? So good you have the encouragement of your therapist to counter balance the boy friend's uneven support.

For me, too, the progress seems slow, but still moving forward, and getting those first few AF's were a real confidence builder. If you feel like you're being watched in that regard, maybe when you try one you could do it "incognito"...pour a ginger ale or something that looks like alcohol and see if you can stick w/ that for the day/evening. Best to you!

Thanks Chrissie, hopefullY I too will reach the stat levels you have reached. Wont give up my commitment, I would be drinking anyway without NAL, may as well see where it takes me.