Well, here goes. After 15 years of trying to moderate my drinking using every technique under the sun I stumbled upon The Cure for Alcoholism on Amazon and read it in one sitting. I have spent a fortune on therapy, books, vitamins and even tried AA and all the while my drinking levels have climbed and climbed. In the last 3-4 years I seem to have no control over my drinking. I have recently started drinking at work and have been drinking in secret at home for the last few years. I love my job and really don't want to risk losing it but can't seem to stop myself. I'm really holding out hope for this method. Everything in the book made total sense to me. I come from generation after generation of alcoholics but have never seen my decent into heavy drinking as anything other than a sign of my own poor morals and rubbish will power. It was like a light going on when I read what Dr Eskapa writes about those with alcoholic relatives being potentially hard wired to develop a problem.

Anyway... very excited about getting started and will keep posting on my progress.

Pre TSM 65+ Uk units per week 3 AF days per week

Hi Suzie and welcome,

Just take nal one hour before you drink each and every time. In all likelyhood you will have a honeymoon followed by an uptick in numbers. Dont be alarmed, it happens to most people. Ive been on tsm about 6 months and though not cured Im very happy with my results.

Everybody will tell you its a bit of a roller coaster and it is but try not to over think it when the doubts come.

Again welcome and post often

I agree. Have a look around the board. There's a wealth of personal TSM experience here that can't be found anywhere else I've seen. Most folks find several things that aren't in the book, like it takes longer for most to be cured. like Minneapolisnick said, "Nal+AL+PATIENCE = Cure

Thanks for the advice. The patience bit is very apt, I'm already feeling a bit uneasy about the timescales involved! However the scientific approach really appeals to me after trying to think and talk my way out of the problem. This forum has been really useful so far in learning about what to expect.

Thanks again for your posts.

Susie,

Welcome. I'm just finishing my 4th week and overall things have improved. I've had some tough days too. Feel free to post with any questions or thoughts. The folks on this board have been helpful and collectively have a wealth of experience. Take care, BTDT

Welcome Suzie, I too come from a family who have problems with alcohol....not that many of them have admitted it though. I am 16 weeks in....and am sooo pleased with my results. This thing is going to save my life and hopefully mean I won't teach this hideous addiction to my kids. Welcome aboard the rollercoaster. Lean on the rest of us when you need some support...and please also share your wins along the way.

Kiwi.

Hi all,

Thanks for the support. 2 days in now. Its hard not to over think it and there is a real temptation to drink more as now there is a bit more freedom to drink. I have drunk a bit less than usual the last few days but have been really tired so not sure if that is a factor. I'm feeling really optimistic from what I have read on the forum, just got to remember that patience is the key- hard as I love nothing more than a quick win!

Hi Susie,

Your pattern of 60+ weekly units and 3 AF days a week sounds a lot like me pre TSM. I think it is very important to keep a realistic timeframe for cure in mind (6months+) , don't worry about controlling drinking, especially at first (like, first 3 months), and try not to overthink, no matter how tempting. Point A to point B is a line with many twists and turns, and it's easy to get discouraged along the way. Keep thinking big picture and follow the Golden Rule (or better yet, Nick's Golden Rule: Naltrexone + Drinking + Patience = Cure.

Good luck, Fire

Hi,

Took the Nal last night and then had 2 gin and tonics and half a glass of wine which I couldn't finish as I felt a bit dizzy and sick. Have had a really fitful nights sleep and have woken up feeling really sick. From the forum I'm reading that this may be a good sign that I will respond to the Nal. Noticed that there was a certain something missing from these few drinks last night. I usually get a bit shaky, butterflies in stomach and excited when a drink is on the cards but this was diminished yesterday. Got a big work function tonight and at the minute I can't imagine drinking due to the nausea but it might pass. These type of things are a big trigger for me. Had one a few weeks ago and drank like a fish and had total memory loss. Woke up the next morning with that awful dread of... who have I spoken to, what have I said, have I done anything that is likely to get me sacked! Looking forward to the end of those experiences if the nal works for me.