I got really drunk last night, embarrassed my hubby and me . Hubbie's mad at me and I'm mad at me. I'm, 4 1/2 months into Nal and seem to have gotten drunk more often lately than at first.

I'm thinking I'll just quit through January so I don't make a fool out of myself over the holidays and then reconsider.

Do you think a period of abstinence will help?

Thoughts?

Cheers,

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Cindy,

I know that horrible feeling after a bad night. HUGS. Remember you are dealing with an illness and please be kind to yourself. I've noticed that my breakthroughs usually occur after a bad episode. In retrospect, I think they were necessary to move forward. I don't know the answer to taking a break and then starting TSM again. I've heard a number of folks talk about doing it off and on but I don't recall how it worked for them. Just know that I totally understand how you feel and I hope you feel better soon!! BTDT

THANKS BTDT

Are you cured or what is your progress?

XX

Cindy,

No not cured - but I have certainly had undeniable progress. It has been a rollercoaster ride with bad days followed by further breakthroughs. I now have many more good days now than bad days and drinking doesn't seem to consume me the way it used to. I've been skeptical through the process (but that is my personality I think). I haven't given up though even though I've been tempted to when I've had those tough days. I hope you are feeling better today!! We've all been there!! BTDT

I'm sorry that you aren't in a good space with TSM.

I'd advise you not to have a period of abstinence, especially a long one, simply because you might drink even more afterwards. Isn't that what Escapa calls the Deprivation Effect?

Why not simply have a series of AF days? Stack them up between very careful drinking with Naltrexone. Set yourself up for success on nights when you drink. Stay away from places, people, situations where you might get drunk. Let them be your AF days, or avoid them altogther. Then have a few drinks with Naltrexone safely at home, and plan only to have a certain number of drinks, and no more.

You've not been at this for very long so keep on!! Don't be hard on yourself - we all have bad days and good days at this new treatment.

Hi Cindy-hope your holidays are going better. I've been the star of my one man public "fool show" countless times and I understand the self loathing and embarassment involved, especially when the boyfriend is pissed at me yet again for my drunken behavior. Seems like you got really good advice from BTDT and BGH. Having a plan for when you do go out over the holidays might also help (stacking a water or club soda in between every drink). I'm someone who can not only drink a lot but I drink fast, and I notice on TSM that even if I drink the same amount it's consumed more slowly. Also if you do decide to have AF days try to do something personally pleasurable on them so you get that endorphin reinforcement with no NAL in your system.
Looking forward to seeing your update-Happy New Year!

Thanks St. Jude,

Have been doing OK, 7 AF days in a row, then 1 night with 2 drinks and lottsa perrier. The next night drank too much, then last night 2 glasses again. I am committed to getting better so water and more water is my motto. In fact, I've learned that if I have perrier water for the 1st hour or so instead of diving into the wine, I am enjoying the water so much I then only want one or 2 glasses of wine. New concept I'm trying out anyway.

Happy New Year!

Inspired

I like the Perrier first idea, think I will try it too. Thanks!

Seripusly YG, it made all the differece for me.

If nothing else, you can check out how much everyone else is drinking and that too helps me to stay in control!

Here's to OUR success!

Happy New Year!

Inspired