I personally believe that gratitude is a underlying force that helps catapult us toward our strongest desires. TSM has given me many gifts in a short time and I would like to share them. Perhaps if we can all share how TSM is making our lives better (whether small or large) I think it can help us all keep striving toward our common goal which I believe is to gain control over our alcohol obsession or to quit drinking completely.

Here is my list as of 1 1/2 weeks into the program:
(1) I have cut my drinking in half. Moving from high risk drinking to low risk drinking based on HARMS tables.
(2) I do not wake up with a hangover.
(3) I have tons of energy. I totally cleaned up my entire house in a single weekend. I even dusted base boards .
(4) My blood pressures has dropped
(5) I am sleeping well
(6) Relief - I am going through menopause - which was aggrevated by drinking, but as I have cut my drinking in half, my symtoms have subsided including (restlessness, hot flashes, energy levels, weight, etc.)
(7) I have lost 10 pounds since starting the TSM method.
(8) I am conscious in the evening with my boys and kiss them good night (the best blessing of all)

I am using an app called Alcodroid on my mobile. It is a great way to track your drinking and to see how drunk you are getting with each drink and when you will be sober. Highly recommended.

Blessings to all of you on your journey to wellness!

That all sounds wonderful hiker girl and I hate to rain on your parade but please be aware of the honeymoon period that happens for most of us. Some say that if you get the honeymoon period that Nal will work for you but it is possible that your intake will go back up. Then go down again......

On the plus side, it tends to not go back to pre Nal levels. Your intake was/is very similar to mine.....and yes I love waking up feeling more rested. The night sweats are way worse on nights that I drink more and I love waking up with a totally clear head !

So glad that you are feeling so good!

Hugs, Maggie

That is wonderful hiker girl.

You lost 10 lbs in a week and a half........totally jealous!!

Good for you in terms of everything. Honeymoon or not, it is wonderful.

xoxo Newlife

Thank you Maggie and Newlife. Your support on these boards helps keeps us all moving forward. I am aware of the honeymoon, and I intend to enjoy every second of it. I had hoped to have an AF night tonight, but that did not happen. I am ready to roll with the ebbs and flows and hope to get to sobriety sooner than later. You both are wonderful! Thank you for your support!

Hugs!