Hi G4M,
Have you read Eskapa's reply to baclofen? It is essentially a methadone for drunks. If it was the only cup of tea in the house, I would drinkit but I am placing my bets on Nal.

Well now I am at the point where I have been following the Sinclair method since October 6th/ 2008. I can say that for me it has proven very helpful and my life has changed very much for the better. One thing I can say right now is that it is a lifesaver during times of great stress for me because I handle things so much better without all the toxic alcohol residue that was in my body before. Negative events and triggers happen all the time but I am able to go through them without all the drama and feeling sick and helpless. I am so much better but it takes some work and things are still not perfect. So much better though. It is great. I am thankful for the life I have back because of this method. Best wishes to all who are working on this as well.

Hi SR. Yes, I understand that the baclofen must be taken for life - which is why it is not my first treatment of choice, but a 'backup plan' for TSM, should that not work for me. The good news is that baclofen is very safe, and also helps to eliminate the underlying anxiety disorder that so many of us have to still cope with, even after we've eliminated alcohol from our lives.

It's just nice to know there's more than one way to skin this cat!

Potato, I'm so glad you and N101CS are posting again. We need the encouragement of you veterans, till we get to that point ourselves and can help take some of the weight of the 'burden of proof' off your (sagging) shoulders! Thank you for taking the time.

Congratulations Potato!

It's great to hear about your progress. Gives all us rookies a big smile! I hope things continue to get even better for you. Please keep sharing, and thanks for making my day!

potato, you are such an inspiration to folk like me... we sound sooooo similar!!!!! im not an everyday drinker either.. i was a little concerned that this method will take longer for me because i dont drink as often.... is this the case....?..
i cant believe how much you have changed!!!!!! its incredible... i pray and wish that it works as well for me....i will keep taking the magic pill....

Hi Thanks Sunshine27, and to all posting . I find that I take my pill and an hour later I still get drunk. Let me stress that I always take my Nal. The difference is that it doesn't happen alot, (the getting drunk part), and when it does I don't do the crazy things I did before. I haven't " stumbled " since I don't know when. I just feel a buzz for like an hour,from the alcohol not the Nal, realize it and then go to bed. It is wierd. I never get really hammered. Actually , I can't now remember the last time I got really drunk and had something negative happen. The Sinclair method had really taken the edge off what used to be totally horrible nights followed by days of shame and sick feelings. In the past I have fallen down and broken two ribs and broken a few other bones including a whole mess of other really bad stuff. All before Sinclair. So the point I am trying to say is that I am feeling safe and my life is waaay better because of this method. I hope there will be more improvements even though I am a bingy drinker. Interestingly in the past I used to get drunk around ten times a month. Now it is around six. Actually last month it was five times. Yeah!!!. And there have been lots of stressful events. If I can keep the progress going I will know that this all happened without heavy duty will power and talk therapy. What I can say in total openess is that it works for me. I am better and I don't miss the past. Many people who in the past didn't want to be near me are popping up and being helpful. This is a interesting journey!!

You are an inspiration, Potato! Yes, I think I am seeing little teeny tiny changes too. It's weird. Imperceptible. Congratulations on your progress & wish you were near the Houston area so we could play golf!! LOL I am sooooooo looking forward to some gal pals to play with!!

Feeling so encouraged just by being here! Cheers!

OOOps - I think it's Lena who plays. My b. :-)

Lol, I golf all the time. Love the game!

I am a bit frustrated right now. I am used to being fairly in control with everything and for the past week , for some reason I am having more cravings even though I am not doing anything different except exersising alot more. Now I have to take my Nal more often because I feel like drinking and then I have a few drinks after the Nal because that is the way it works. I don't get it. I did start a new relationship recently and we have already had one fight "sort of", and I seem to be less in control of things. No, I am not exercising after taking the Nal but I feel more urges to drink when he is not around. I am puzzled by this stuff. Oh, I am also starting a new school program in May and am a bit nervous about that as well. My new man does not drink and I have not told him anything about the sinclair method or frankly anything about my drinking history. He believes I am a totally regular person. Just wondering when the other "shoe will drop" with him. All of this is making me think I shouldn't be with someone while i am doing this but everything was going very well. It used to be that things were like once a week or sometimes every 2 weeks. Now it is every second or third day. I don't get drunk everytime at all but it is 8 ounces of wine one day after Nal then 5 ounces of vodka another day. It is kind of frustrating after all the time I have put in. It seems like some kind of panicky sneaking around anxiety thing. Any thoughts? thanks. All the best .