Here's my chart after the first week.



Observations:
- Way more in control, able to choose when I stop
- More aware of the negative effects of alcohol and possibly even feeling them more quickly (where's my tolerance??)
- Less outgoing when drinking (which also means less embarassment for me)
- More of a gag reflex for alcohol. Definitely can't 'chug' when on Naltrexone, but I notice I still drink faster than others.
- Have yet to 'pass out' like I normally do. Sober before bed each time.
- Feels like I'm 'cheating'. This is much easier for me than trying to resist alcohol.
- Get shakes pretty damn bad even after so few drinks. Probably the biggest con so far.

Feeling like this is my lucky break. Finally. Hoping it will stay this way. This could be honeymoon period. I'm definitely responding very quickly. I believe I was born with an unfortunate tolerance for alcohol, but naltrexone is making me feel like a normal drinker, so far.

Applause!

Yeah! I just received notification that my first batch shipped today. I can't wait until it arrives.

So glad that you're going to try out this method. I am cautiously hopeful that this trend will continue. Best of luck to you as well!

This is so great, Sober_Girl! Textbook chart. I'm thankfully having a very similar experience with TSM. It's wonderful.

Wild applause!

Observations:

- I *must* take 50mg every time now. I was taking 25 and I'm thinking that's why my drinks went up for 2 sessions.
- I do better at home than out at a bar, at least so far.
- Nal makes me shaky every time. I can tell when it's in my system by the shakes
- I still enjoy drinking on Nal, but the beer tastes a little more bitter than it used to and I don't get a manic high from alcohol.
- If my drinking was like this for the rest of my life, I would be happy.

You got this down Sober. Standing applause!

I owe much of it to Dr. Sinclair, for finding this method. And to my family for allowing me the space and time to figure this out. And to my doctor, for trusting in the science. And of course, to myself, for following the golden rule. My only regret is not knowing about this sooner!

Awesome sobergirl! I really like your addition of craving level to the data. I am implementing that today!