Finished up my 5th week, drank 50.5 units, no af's to date. Three times I drank past 4 hours, so I added 50 mg 1 time and the other two times were 25mg. The 50mg was on mothers day and I anticipated live music, dancing and having fun. Turns out, no live music, no turnout, so I returned home. Had my 6th beer and that was it. I had absolutely no desire to drink, was aware of it , chuckled, and was very happy. All thou there was no meaningful reduction in my intake, super pleased w/ my progress. Before a 12 pack of higher alcohol beers was the norm/ blackout/ hangover, being an idiot. Now an avg of 7 regular bud's, no stupid behaviour and kinda clear headed. Being more mindful while I drink now, I'm thinking I have to incorporate some new practices into my life. Kinda scary, but in the long run it will be good. Been interested in those body transformation contests. I'll be 62 next week and I might go for it. Peace
Pre TSM 60+/wk, who knows, I didn't track
start 4-10-14
Wks:
1-52.5
2-52.5
3-53.5
4-51
5-50.5

You're seeing those early changes. For the fifth week, that's good progress. It'll just gradually get better and better from here.

Week 6, 56.5 units, my highest since I started tracking. It's been warm here and with a license to drink, I've enjoyed myself. I've been taking the 50 mg 1 hour prior to drinking w/ a 25 mg booster after 4 hrs. I'm 225 lbs and I've had a booster everyday. Haven't started any exercise, just too hot. I've started to sleep better and am happy w/ that. The nal makes me much more mindful when I drink. I can carry on conversations much longer into the night, I'm happy w/ that also. Still doing stupid stuff l hope to work out. If I'm gonna party, live music, dancing, I need to have my transportation worked out. But being real, it is soooo much better then it was. Had 2 friends make 2 separate comments that were kinda cool. 1 asked why I was stopping so early, I wasn't drunk yet? I had 12 beers in me, I was full, mindful, and was just concerned about driving home. Next time, dif friend, we had started drinking at a bar and when I left after 5 beers, my buddy made a comment on how sober I was, not like me. That's pretty cool, I've been told in the past how my personality changes when I drink. I think w/ the nal, I'm staying more solid , which I also like. I'm going tru the nal a lil faster then I planned, the boosters are eating into my stash. So I'm getting ready to make another purchase soon. So far, I can't find anything cheaper then alldaychemist. Please let me know if you've found a cheaper source...All good, hope you are all happy ......................Peace ........... Pre TSM 60+/wk, who knows, I didn't track
start 4-10-14
Wks:
1-52.5
2-52.5
3-53.5
4-51
5-50.5
6-56.5

Uh . . . you drank twelve beers and then drove? Even over the course of many hours, that's going to put you well above the legal limit.

I'm glad you're feeling better and doing better, but please stop with the drunk driving. Cabs exist. If you get a DUI, even without an accident, it will screw up your life forever.

Yeah, let's focus on the "I need to have my transportation worked out" part. The protocol will extinguish the addiction over time, but harm reduction should be implemented immediately.

I'm glad you're feeling the subjective effects of experiencing drinking differently. That's a good sign. It sounds like you're in a pretty good place for week six.

It sounds like where you live is a lot more exciting where I live -- beaches, parties, etc... Anyway, read through all your posts and didn't see anything about alcohol-free days. Are you drinking every single day (about 8 beers a day?), or do you take days off here and there?

(I am [was] an alldaychemist customer and found them to be the cheapest I ever saw, plus discrete).

Ty Melissa for keeping it real and caring. You are absolutely right and it's time to implement a plan before it is too late. I've been real lucky and its time to not test my luck anymore. Hey Barry, ty for the concern. In the last 7 years, only a handful of days were af. None since starting the tsm. Since starting tsm, the pattern seems to be over indulging on the weekends and averaging 6 beers a night monday tru thursday. Yup, I live in paradise, lots of places to party and get in trouble. Lots going on Memorial weekend so I will attempt an af day either tues or wed, maybe even both days. Man, would that be great. I have purchased some champral and may give it a shot. Peace start tsm 4-10-14
Wks:
1-52.5
2-52.5
3-53.5
4-51
5-50.5
6-56.5

Lucky. What state, if you don't mind me asking?

I live in southern Calif. Barry. So my playgrounds have been Newport Beach, Palm Desert, local mountains growing up. We have pretty nice weather most of the time. Enjoy the long weekend....Peace start tsm 4-10-14
Wks:
1-52.5
2-52.5
3-53.5
4-51
5-50.5
6-56.5

Week 7, 51 units, no af days since starting tsm. No stupid stuff to report this week and still had alot of fun. Had booster doses of 25mg, 5 out of the 7 days. This was due to my drinking sessions consuming the greater portion of the late afternoon into the evening. The added mindfulness of the nal, is becoming a friend. I've noticed that the desire to drink is in remission, I'm much more in control or should I say that I'm becoming aware that I do have the potential to exercise more control. After a short 49 days, I kinda have a glimpse of a miracle coming into my life. The miracle for clarification is,.... I'm not being driven by the drink. I'm still acknowledging I drink too much, but that feeling that drives me to drink in excess is fading. Ordered a new supply of nal from alldaychemist. Got 120 for $228.62, and free shipping cuz I paid with e-check. Hope all well..........Peace start tsm 4-10-14
Wks:
1-52.5
2-52.5
3-53.5
4-51
5-50.5
6-56.5

You mention mindfulness a lot. When you say you feel a miracle coming on, I don't quite get what your goal point is in terms of quantity and regularity of drinking. It sounds like with TSM you're just enjoying drinking a lot even more -- because now you can really enjoy the alcohol, be more aware of your surroundings, do less foolish things, yet still enjoy the party every night. It seems like it's becoming a second drug to make your first drug work better -- sort of like mixing booze and coke. Thoughts?