Hi All!

I'm certainly no expert yet, and can understand your question, but I think we should avoid the 'paralysis through analysis' approach that I so often resort to. Even if there is a possibility of a somewhat reduced level of enjoyment from some healthy activities while on Nal, I think the benefits will far outweigh any loss. I look at my constant and almost lifelong battle with depression as an example...I have to fight every day to count my blessings and find happiness wherever I can. Even so - if I'm in a crappy mood, but then get the chance to play with a puppy or witness the innocent, sheer joy seen in a baby's smile, my depression dwindles and is temporarily replaced with a renewed respect for the beauty and magnificance of life. I find it hard to believe that ANY drug could take away or overpower the happiness I find in the things that I truly love... Just think in the long run, when (hopefully) you'll rarely have to rely on the Nal, your positive experiences will most likely be enhanced, not diminished.

In the meantime, maybe you won't be quite as in tune with the "natural high" you usually get, but it will still be an enjoyable, positive experience. No drug is powerful enough to take that away. When you watch a sunset, but have a horrible headache, is the sunset any less beautiful? No - but it could be better under different circumstances. So what - it's still great, and it will only get better over time. So little to lose, and SO much to gain... it's well worth it - one day we'll all be able to say that!