I appreciate the comments plantpro. I will take you up and start posting more here. It is quite therapeutic and makes me feel like I belong to a community.

I decided to do the Dr. Oz thee day detox diet starting today. I want to have some alcohol free days now to feel what its like not to have the nal and alcohol in my system. I have only had one alcohol day in the last couple of years. I didn't drink last night and it wasn't difficult at all...I had a few thoughts about alcohol but I can't say that I actually craved it. The detox plan requires no alcohol for three days so I figured its the perfect time to try it.

Anyway, I don't want to muddy up your thread plantpro b/c its about your weekly progress so I'm gonna post a new thread to let everyone know how I do the next few days on this "detox" plan (google Dr. Oz three day detox if anyone wants to check it out).

Exactly. A thousand times this; TSM needs visibility. I hope to get my partner on the protocol as well once I have some solid results to show (another reason I keep a spreadsheet). I can't remember how I stumbled onto TSM (maybe over at Moderation Management?) but I dearly wish I had known about it 10 or 15 years ago when I was only mildly over-drinking.

Awesome Gc, I can't wait to start reading your new tread. How awesome is it? That the first Af day in awhile went smooth? Just think....no white knuckling, no craving, no giving into a former bad habit? Just a wanting or desire to replace it with something healthy, beneficial to you ....is a great step in the right direction. I don't know about you, but to me this speaks loads in favor of your recovery. Good luck with the 3 day detox diet. I bet you're gonna feel better and maybe being away from the alcohol will not only empower you, but also re-define a new relationship with a former bad habit. Good luck bro, lets see what a healthy brain can do, peace.

Week 20, 14.5 units, 3 af days. no boosters<----------Woooo hoooooo!!!!!!!!......check it out? Do you see what I see? I took 3 days in a row and drank 2 St Pauli N.A. beers each night. That gave me 3 af days, something I hadn't experienced in a decade or more. I was surprised that when ice cold, they actually tasted better and were more refreshing then the bud's and bud lights I had previously been drinking. Imagine that the transition to af was actually easier then what I was used to. I mean, I got more enjoyment from drinking the na beers then the buds. I don't get it, but what a gift and I'll take it all day long. I went out on Friday night, hit a couple of bars and spent some time with friends that I have kind of diss'd since starting TSM. I drank 7.5 light beers over the course of 6 hours. We did what we've done 100's of time before. Drinking, chatting, and eating while listening to live music. Now get this, I awoke the next morning with a strong discuss toward alcohol and spending my time that way. It was like a polar shift went off in my head and the result was.......I don't want to live my life doing that anymore...period. I had 2 light beers each night that followed and then started the na beers for the rest of my week. I don't know if this is going to stick, but I identify more with the na beer drinker then a light beer drinker now. Isn't that weird, TSM's effects on me? So after completing and being compliant for 145 days, I believe I'm becoming more whole, centered so to speak. Much more indifferent to alcohol. The problem that existed before just isn't there. It's been a great ride and I couldn't be happier. Just a small smidgen of bad news, I haven't been able to start my spiritual and exercise programs. I continue to be super busy thou and am getting things done like a mad man. In signing out for this week, it seems like a lot of progress is being made on this board. I'm super happy with all the successes and for all your posts. It's of course real nice and comforting to have you all here. I bow to you all....Peace......................................Start TSM 4/10/14, pre TSM probably between 60 and 70, going as high as 85 units per week for months straight. ............. Wks:
1-52.5.......... 11-42.75
2-52.5.......... 12-36.75
3-53.5.......... 13-27
4-51............ 14-28.75
5-50.5..........15-27.5
6-56.5..........16-27.5
7-51.............17-30
8-46.............18-34.5
9-46.............19-28.5
10-42...........20-14.5, 3 af

Wow Plant, that is great progress! Congratulations and keep it up

Holy crap, Plant! Well done!


I hear that. I used to love bars, but now they just seem gross.

I love your updates, Plant.

Nice job PP!!! That's so funny because I had 3 AF days last week also for the first time in at least 5 years.

Nice work PP

Incidentally, I much prefer an alcohol free day now. Go figure. Sounds like that's where you are headed also

Week 21-21.75 units, 2 af days, no boosters. Some good news.....I managed to have 2 af days on a 3 day labor day weekend. Some bad news.......I pounded 10 drinks, got drunk and didn't practice harm reduction. I got lucky and managed to make it home, even had a great time. But the hangover and the horrific nightmares that followed may have changed my life forever. I had an exceptional good natural high going into the first few days of the extended weekend. I was happy with my recent changes, my recent accomplishments and my projects in my yard were really coming together . I guess I was just perched too high...and it was a perfect time and place for me to fall. I ended up just blowing it, something I use to do on a regular basis, but I can never remember paying a price like this before. I guess now.... with the benefit of 150 days of nal in my brain, its really bothering me, I'm becoming more sensitive to the effects of the alcohol. What happened is...I went out labor day to a fund raiser at my favorite bar. My favorite band was playing, it was packed, going off and everyone was having fun. I was out dancing and then drinking durring the song changes to cool down. I believe in all the excitement and heat, I ended up drinking too fast and the nal wasn't able to work effectively. After a few hours, I could tell something was wrong. I wasn't able to handle the beers like I normally could. I headed home when the band shut down and here's where I really went wrong. Even knowing I wasn't feeling right, I went over to a bbq that I was asked over to. I usually don't drink hard stuff , but my buddy prides himself in his margaritas and I tried 2 of them. I don't know if it was him goofing with the drink making them super strong or my new relationship with alcohol?.. It was kind of like my first bad experience when I first toyed with the act of drinking as a teenager. Not a pleasant experience at all. Later that night I experienced the worst dreams of my life. The next day... the hangover was so bad I couldn't do my job effectively, ruined the day...Dang, no fun.......and something I hope that stays with me for a long time. But life moves on, so lets give myself a break and look at the numbers? My emotional problems probably belong in a different forum, lol...Hummm... take out the 10 I pounded on labor day, that leaves 11.75 light beers in 4 days. That's about 3 light beers a night...totally acceptable. Then 2 days that were af, cool. With 3 af days last week. Maybe a little af trend is starting? TSM is definitely working at it's own pace. My numbers seem to be all over the place, but there's a definite trend down. I couldn't be happier and for me its a life saver. Just hope I remember this week and don't destroy it in 1 stupid night. In signing out, I may of learned a lesson I failed to learn many years ago as a teenager. That alcohol is a strong poison and is not good for me. Go figure? Peace......................................Start TSM 4/10/14, pre TSM probably between 60 and 70, going as high as 85 units per week for months straight. ............. Wks:
1-52.5.......... 11-42.75.............21-21.75, 2 af
2-52.5.......... 12-36.75
3-53.5.......... 13-27
4-51............ 14-28.75
5-50.5..........15-27.5
6-56.5..........16-27.5
7-51.............17-30
8-46.............18-34.5
9-46.............19-28.5
10-42...........20-14.5, 3 af