Okay, I'm at the last day of my 3rd week and my units are way up. I'm at the same level as pre-TSM during a heavy drinking week. Even though the numbers are discouraging, I still feel hopeful. I'm going through a breakup so that is definitely causing me to drink more than normal. I've also given myself permission to drink.

I definitely feel like my honeymoon phase is over. I no longer feel satisfied after a few drinks. In fact the first few drinks I get no buzz at all and it leaves me very frustrated. So I keep drinking past that to break the barrier. My hangovers have been very mild this week, with little depression or anxiety.

This board is wonderful. Without it, I would have gotten discouraged at this increase in units and probably quit, but looking at other's threads, I know that it's a common occurrence. Thank you guys for posting your experiences. They are invaluable to me.

It's cool to see other people having the same experiences. Your week 2 and 3 increases seem to show the same pattern as I have seen with my drinking. That must mean we are both responding.

I called in sick yesterday because I was too hungover to come into work. I haven't done that in such a long time. I know this might make TSM take longer to work for me, but I have to force AF days on week days. I wish my cravings were down but they aren't which makes it so difficult. I couple weeks ago I told myself I was going to do AF days on week days and I wasn't able to stick to it. Hopefully I can do it this week.

Tambo,

I would say if you are able to take AF days then take them. I'm a binge drinker too but since starting TSM, I've been drinking more daily. I guess giving myself permission to drink without guilt has changed my drinking habits - but it's slowly getting better. Sorry about missing work. I know that's frustrating but tomorrow is a new day so just keep pushing on!!

BTDT

I'm halfway through my 4th week and I had the nal nightmares that some people mention is a side effect for the first time. They're vivid, weird, terrifying and they just would not stop all night long. I hope they don't happen too often.

Maybe those nightmares are a sign that the Brains chemistry is changing. Reverting. Reaching for stimulation? I'd try to keep thinking positive Tambo.

Hey Tambo. My units spike in the third week or so then settled down a bit. As some say it's a bit of a roller coaster ride.

Okay, so I've finished my 4th week and my units are slightly lower than last week. I hope that was my spike. I think I'm doing pretty well considering I feel empty and heartbroken everyday. Sometimes the pain is just so overwhelming. I'm surprised I'm not drinking more than I am... but I am getting to a point where I can imagine life without my ex, so that's good. Also, I'm finally starting to feel some anger towards her instead of just sadness. I know I did a lot to mess things up, but she is not perfect either.

Anyway, last night I drank 4 bud lights over the course of 3 hours. Before TSM I could not drink regular beer because it didn't "work" fast enough. Even though I was wanted more, the urge wasn't incontrollable and I was able to stop and go to bed without too much effort. This is inconceivable before TSM. I would have normally had 4 drinks the first hour, than 4 more the next, and then maybe 4 more after that. Then I would have woke up too hungover to go to work. Oh yeah, I didn't stick to my plan of not drinking on weeknights, but I've still kept my drinking to managable levels.

I'll take anger over sadness any day. Seriouslly. all this **** about loving yourself and the next thing will come along is bullshit. at least in my case it is. Just hate her! That's right! It's good for you. I'm starting to realize this warm fuzzy psychobabble doesn't work on men. If someone ruined my life, I have a full right to wish she would die in a fiery car crash and I do!

just saw another chick I took out a couple times a few months back who blew me off for some douchebag. smokin hot! Damn that sucks! I mean nice girl, good to see her, and it's not personal like the marriage thing was, but it still sucks to have tried to get some, and failed, and everybody knows it. I blame my ex for being in this shitty situation! and it's f***ing depressing. Basically if there's a God, that God's telling me I don't deserve a decent woman.

Dating bites! I'm saving up for a high class prostitute! Lets make our TSM reunion in some place where that's legal

Of course: Your Mileage May Vary

oh.. also.....keep taking the Nal and all that **** you'll CERTAINLY be cured. but if not, consider adding Baclofen and maybe some prostitutes to the regimen

ok ok. just kidding about the prostitutes. If I had the money to afford high class prostitutes, I wouldn't need high class prostitutes. Gotta find a way to make some money.