well end of week 3 and finished with 54 units and 2 AF days! Have started to notice that when I do drink, the reinforcement isn't there; had every intention of finishing a 6 pack last night , but after 4 just felt like "why bother?". BTW, i'm still just on 25 mg, but will be upping on my next session to see how it goes.

Your consumption is really dropping. Good for you!

Brilliant. That "why bother" feeling is great isn't it?

yeah, I was a little shocked that after beer #4, I just wanted to switch to tea! Hopefully, this isn't just the honeymoon period...

Think positive.

well just finished week 4 and am noticing a steady decline in consumption (also noticing how important it is to keep track of units, as it does not seem like I'm drinking less until I see it on paper). Amped up to the full 50 mg this week, and have not had any problems with side effects. Hopeful that this trend continues!

Keeping records is great, isn't it? It isn't strictly necessary, but it sure can encourage us. It could also alert us to problems, should there be any.

I'm trying to start a truism: "The rats didn't keep journals, but the scientists did." Those of us who are self-treating, which at this time is still most of us, should monitor ourselves IMO.

well just starting week 6, but week 5 saw a return to some high numbers. I did not go up to 50mg until week 4 (because of horrible side effects, which have since gone), so maybe I am technically just starting out? Anyway, committed to sticking with it, but still have that voice in my head

I'd be concerned about that as well, but I hear it's not that unusual to have a brief uptick after the initial decline. Hang in there.

FWIW, I decided that I would do this for six months no matter what. I would make a common-sense exception for something like life-threatening side effects, but barring that I'm here for the duration.

Good luck and keep the faith.