Minniemom - I think for 8 weeks in you are doing really well. To have the 2 AF days when you had already taken the Nal - that to me is amazing ! Well done !!

Hugs, Maggie x

I concur. 8 weeks in and you sound like you are doing great Queen. I think for even normal drinkers its normal for them to sometimes drink a bit too much on social occasions. It happens but it's what is considered normal, whether it's good or not is another question. Like you my goal was not to abstain either. I really can't imagine that since I really enjoy beer, have brewed it in the past, and appreciate the craft in general as it does seem that you appreciate wine too.

That's the beauty and the power of TSM. We don't have to give it up.

keep it up! AF days after actually taking Nal are excellent. you're on the right track.

I soooooooo hope that the promise of being able to "normalize" my drinking really is within my grasp with the help of TSM. Because, like you, I really do enjoy wine! For the most part, I don't chug it. I/we (my husband and I) spend a fair amount of time finding excellent wines at ALL price points. Unlike you, I know I don't possess the skill to make my own wine like you have made your own beer, but I do want to continue to have it be a part of my life.... thanks for your encouragement. Sometimes I feel like I'm in the massive minority here.... abstinence isn't my ultimate goal....

MinneMom

Well Minnemom I will chime in and say abstinence isn't my goal either. I want to continue to enjoy wine and cocktails, but in moderation and NOT in an out of control way. That is what drew me to TSM. I hope it will be possible.

I think you are doing great!! xoxo newlife

abstinence isn't my goal either, but my view of it has certainly changed. before it was totally beyond my comprehension; I couldn't have imagined it would have been within the realm of possibility. after following TSM, it at least doesn't seem like such an alien concept to me. I don't feel like it would detract from my life/lifestyle now. how strange!

Minnie Mom - I have not been able to keep up because of a busy schedule but I did go back and read your posts and I am so glad to see you had those back to back AF days. It should give you some comfort to know that you have signs of success. It is that slow progress which makes this process work so well in my opinion. No drastic changes in life style to start (for most) but over time those AF days start coming a little bit easier. Or if not an AF day - maybe a couple instead of a dozen. As far as those social situations that you feel you will drink more - I am going to have to wait to give you advise on that until I conquer it myself

Quiet, checking how you are doing.

Hi Meggie.... thanks for the check-in. I haven't posted for the past couple of weeks because I don't really feel like there is much "progress" to report. My numbers are still the same as before I started TSM and my desire/cravings aren't lessened either. I hate sounding like a "Debbie Downer" so I figured I would wait to update until I actually had some progress... that IS the name of this thread after all!

I'm also just crazy busy with holiday stuff.... I wish I had more to report, but really I'm just keeping on keeping on!

MinneMom

Yes, you sound like me. I did really good when I was sick with the flu and now I am still down but not as down as I was for the two weeks. One bottle lasting almost 3 weeks when I would do one in 8 to 9 days.
It also is a time to drink with all the stress and the craziness of the holidays.