Great stuff.

Wow, great progress I started around Jan as well. I'm hoping that my slower progress is due to fewer extinction sessions per week since I'm a weekend binger.

I'm starting to think that I should put some self-discipline into this myself, and not use extinction as an excuse to drink. Or possibly increasing my Nal dose to 75 or 100mg.

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I really think they set the bar really low on what is deemed moderate drinking. I mean I'm still around 30-40 units but don't feel abnormal at all. I drink a little more than most normal people I know but I'm functioning well and feel great. of course where I live alcohol is a big part of social life and daily life. I know it's that way down under too. maybe more so. Thanks for the update DOMD!

Hi DOMD,

My side effects were bad until I was taking nal daily. They lessened, but did not go away. I am taking 5 days off this week. I wonder if they will return to the early levels. I hope not. Tiredness is fine but the other side effects are very uncomfortable.

YOu sound good!

Sounds like where I would like to be DOMD...please keep posting...keeps us newcomers encouraged.

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I hear ya DOMD... Been there many many times & it's sucks! Please don't forget to bring your Nal EVERYWHERE. I think you learned a very valuable lesson so I won't slap you repeatedly. You'll do better next time. Always here for you.
JANE

DOMD, don't beat yourself up too much. The people around you don't expect you to go out and act crazy now that you've had 9 calm months around AL so this will be seen as out of character behavior for you. It happens to "normal" drinkers alot around the holidays/outings/office parties. The thing is this is now unusual behavior for you. That's a good thing. Thanks for reminding us that without NAL there is a risk of losing control. Luckily, you didn't challenge anyone to a cage match while you were out.