great news smoothie! and yes, the money you save on AL will allow you to treat your self now and then!

Just to give everyone an update, I am waiting on a new shipment of Nal, I am down to 8, hopefully they get here in time. I am still drinking a lot but drinking less. I am still drinking less but I've picked back up a lot.I am still sticking by the Golden Rule though.....

Smootie,

Welcome to the TSM rollercoaster, and all of us have been on it one time or another, so you are not alone (I am with you).

I wished I lived close by, for I could spare a few nal to get you by. But, I will say a prayer that nal does arrive before you run out (not saying that praying will help, but it cannot hurt).

I am glad to hear that you are sticking to the GR.

Remember to drink that first and second drink slowly, and (if possible) to drink water in between sips (not gulps) of alcohol.

If at all possible can they give you a tracking number so you can see exactly where the nal is and when it will arrive?

Because, if push come to shove, it would be better to take 1/2 a pill then to take no pill at all (just a suggestion).

I know you can do this, smootie, for I have complete confidence in you...things will change for you, it is just a matter of time!

Keep the faith,

Jaba

Thanks for checking in, Smootie!

Jaba's got some good advice for you there. Also, keep up with the mindful drinking, don't hold the glass in your hand, keep the bottle out of sight, break up the routine.

I'm continuing to work my way through that book I mentioned, it's been worth it and I'm not even half way through it yet. Really helps clue me in to how my "canned responses" to anxiety end up leading me astray. It's showing me what parts of the brain are involved and just knowing that much is a leg up. It sounds weird, but I've started looking at that 4th pint with something akin to suspicion, if you can relate.

Keep on talking to us, the half gallon will turn into a quart!

"God I love you guys" I got my Nal in without running out. I am still drinking a lot but so much less. The last time I wrote on here it was weekend and I was drunk a little but not like I used to be. I am doing better and drinking way less than I used to be. I have been drinking beer to slow me down and it has worked! I mix root beer beer in with my daily vodka and I gotta say I drink way less.

BTW My Other Half Loves You Guys Too Because I've slowed down so much!

I agree these people on th eBoard are magnificent!

Great news, Smootie! Keep on with it!

Sorry guys I haven't updated in a while, I got married last week to my girlfriend of 4 years. And I've been working a lot but still it's not an excuse to not get on here and update at least once a week. Anyhow when I have drunk I've continued to take Nal for a while I got pretty bad again (drunk every night) for a while,but this week I've had 5 days of continuous sobriety! Ya me!!!! I'll be honest I've been reading this book this week: This Naked Mind:Control Alcohol It gave me a totally different perspective on alcohol and gave me the push I needed to stay sober this week. I'm not sure if it is the cure but the book along with taking the nal helped me to jump on the wagon for now. I am going to try and enjoy my first weekend sober in a long time this weekend. Although I will say I am not resting too good right now and I have took over the counter sleeping pills to help me rest, I feel better than I have in a while.

Allright, Smootie! Glad to hear you're keeping at it.

Don't stretch the AF days out too far, remember that you're hunting the craving. One tried to chain too many AF days together recently and ignored/put off the craving for too long. She came crashing down for her trouble and ended up drinking off the Nal. As long as the AF days feel natural and you're not white-knuckling, you're good to go.

How many units per week were you at before the AF days?