Hey everyone. Happy Saturday night. I took nal for the second time tonight. The first time I took 50mg...I got really sick, then found out I took too much and only took 12.5 tonight. I cannot believe my results. I feel great. I started drinking a glass of wine about 3 hours ago. It took a while to finish it, but I finally did. I don't want anymore. This has never happened. I'm 26 now and have been dealing with severe alcoholism since around 17 and really had nothing ever work besides a couple years sobriety here and there through AA , but could never get totally on board with everything that AA was telling me. It felt like I really needed to lie to myself to stay in AA and stay sober.
Anyway, I guess I'm grateful I did now, also a little resentful that it took me many years of excessive drinking, heartache, and bad decisions to finally search and find this method. I wish that we could help more people around the world suffering. Its bothering me and just on my mind and wanted to get it off my chest. Anyone else feel this way? It should be the first and go to method for people struggling with addiction to alcohol!
Well, now that I got that off my chest I'm going to go enjoy my Saturday night with my fiancé (something that has never happened after I put even an ounce of booze in me) and continue improving my life in everyway possible.
Hope you all are doing the same!!
Carli

Carlic - I had to laugh at your referrals to your 'many years' of drinking - you are 26 ! You are so lucky that you have found Nal now - try being over 60 and just finding it -then you can feel resentful about the many years of drinking - I am really happy for you that you have found Nal now - that is just wonderful!! Just make sure that you always take the Nal at least an hour before AL - hope you had a fun time out with your fiancé...

Hugs, Maggie

Carlic, I agree it is a travesty that this method is not more well known. Also that because of the world's AA indoctrination people look at you like you are crazy for even considering it. Doctors need to become more informed and willing to TRY to do what they are supposed to do and actually help people.

Anyway, I echo Maggie's thoughts: aren't you lucky to have your whole life ahead and know how to take care of your tendencies with AL? Hope you had a fun Saturday night.

XOXO Newlife

Well, it may not seem like a long time to you, but I have been through a lot. I have been through countless treatment centers, been in and out of detox facilities, lost every friend and family member I have ever had and been arrested and didn't know why or how I got to jail the next morning. I haven't been able to keep down a job, school or anything else of value. I have literally just been battling the drink for the past 10 years, almost lost my life many times, been in and out of the hospital. I haven't had the real opportunity at life.
I'm not saying I've been through worse than a lot of people, but I don't like the amount of time minimized. I understand you are much older than me and have been drinking a lot longer, but I was at 26, the worst kind of "alcoholic" you could possibly meet. I hope this doesn't sound too defensive as I don't mean it that way, but I know for sure, my 10 years has been absolute hell.

Carlic - please forgive me - I am very sorry! A problem is as big as we are close to it - I suppose what I was trying to say was that I wish I had found Nal when I was 26 !! But I was insensitive - you have been through so much in such a short space of time - again I am so sorry - it was not meant maliciously at all - I do not blame you for being defensive! I am happy that you have found Nal and that it is helping you.

Once again - sorry,

Maggie

aw that is so sweet, Maggie. It was not my intention to make you feel bad at all, I guess sharing a little more. I totally understand how people can hear the age, 26, and think that they couldn't have gone through so much. I really wasn't trying to be defensive, I guess just share a little more of my story and make my thoughts a little more understandable. I apologize if you feel bad, because like I said, not my intent at all. I just hope we can all support each other because I think everyone here has been through hell, that's why we are all here!
I hope you enjoy your Sunday and hope we can support each other more in the future!
Carli

Yes Carlic - we are here for each other !! And I really am happy that you have found Nal so early - although you have been through more than me, in your short space of time, than I have been through in my entire Alcoholic history!! So it really is good - hang in there - it can only get better !!

hugs, Maggie

carlic,

I would like to express how amazed by your story. You stepped up to the plate and batted a home run! You saw a what your problem was and kept looking for a solution. Not everyone has the wisdom or desire to keep looking for what will work for them. I know that this will work for you as long as you keep true and take your pill 1 hour before you drink.

I lived with someone that had an al "problem" at a young age of 19. He would lose his job, disappear for weeks at a time, and end up in jail. He always came back sober (most of the time) and apologized. He also claimed he didn't have a problem (then again I didn't think I did either), and I was the reason for his drinking. He is still stuck in that cycle to this day (without me) and he is 52! I expect one day I will read his obituary or an article of a homeless man found needing a i.d.! You are a step ahead of most alcoholics and that is something to be very proud of (I know I am proud of you).

Some people just do not want help. And yes I do get a little frustrated and angry that this isn't the first go to method; however, treatment centers are there to help us AND make money. You can spread the word to let others know how great this works and you will be surprised at the responses. I know I have been and it's just not from those who don't have an al problem.

This isn't a quick fix and it does take work; however, as long as you keep at it you will succeed.

Wishing you a peace of mind

Jaba

The proper way to look at it is: You never would have searched out treatment or found TSM if you hadn't had such a retched time with alcohol.

One thing I think AA gets sort of right is the concept of hitting rock bottom. You have to get down there before you can summon the courage to begin to climb out.

Thank you so much, everyone. I really appreciate all of the kind words and support! I really enjoy this support group and really don't know how to express my gratitude for each and every one of you!
Have a wonderful day!
Carli