So after a really bad nal over... I've had 4 days AF and can't see me wanting a drink tomorrow either. What do I do now ?? Do I take s tablet and force a drink ??xx

If I were you, I would wait until you want/need to drink to take your Nal and drink. Remember, you want to "drink as you normally would" and if your body is telling you NOT to drink, you should listen to it. If you weren't doing TSM, you wouldn't drink... hang in there!

Hope,

I agree with Minnemom, but keep that nal with you at all times! If for some reason the urge hits you when you are out you must always be prepared. Do not think for one moment that it won't happen, because it will and I have been there. Had I been in the beginning stages of TSM I would have failed and drank without the nal. Do not think for one moment that alcoholic lizard brain of yours doesn't want you to drink, for it does and will at the worst time (out with your friends and no nal).

If it feels really wrong, send JoAnna a message, for she has been guiding people through this for years.

Jaba

You may have scared that lizard booze brain into submission for a while!

Newhope

Congratulations on your string of successful AF days. That is awesome. But like the others have said - keep your guard up. And keep those pills close by. I have had several small strings of AF days and eventually I just wanted a drink - and since the TSM allows it - I took my pill, waited and had a drink. No need to stress over it. If you do not feel like drinking - don't. If you do, simply follow the golden rule.

Thanks guys ...it's the weekend so will be well prepared.

Thanks xxx

And if you do drink - try and be mindful about the amount so that you do not end up where you were before - it is so easy to do ..... I admire Jaba for not ever going over her 3 drinks these days but her Nal Over was so scary for her that she will never forget it !

Hugs, Maggie

Never force anything... Ever.

Ditto what Ocean said. Keep us posted!