Two weeks so far

[PB]

After much research on the internet I came across the book and was very excited about the Sinclair Method and the process of extinction. I am a 48 year old professional women and have been drinking for at least 30 years. I've tried rehab, detox centers, AA with no resolve. Best I've ever done was 4 months sober and it was a daily challenge. I have become a daily drinker over the past few years, and even drink 2-3 beers or glasses of wine before work and than again when I get home. I started the Nal two weeks ago, but my Dr. actually told me to take it in the morning and again before I come home from work, that's 100mg a day. I am concerned about that dosage and can't find anything on the web suggesting any more than 50mg of Nal. I keep a diary, and the First week was about 40 total drinks, week two is a bit higher, about 50. Is this normal? What I do notice is the monsterous cravings seemed to be diminishing, but I feel like I continue to drink more out of habit than anything else. My goal is to stop the morning drinking first, and then over the next few months get my drinking to a safe and social level. I keep telling myself Nal + drink = Cure, and each time I have a drink I'm one step closer to my goal. I sure hope this works, feels like this is my last chance at freedom.

[mario]

Two weeks so far

Hi PB and welcome to MWO You should read as many posts as you can and if I may suggest a few

https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html

Topamax, Campral, Naltrexone, Baclofen, other meds - My Way Out Forums

Well done on your two weeks and keep up the fight :-)

[LibraryGirl]

Two weeks so far

What is Nal? Is it something you're taking and drinking together? :welcome: PB

[FlyAway]

Two weeks so far

Welcome to MWO. Keep posting and let's get to know each other. You'll find lots of info in the links Mario posted.

[Nelz]

Two weeks so far

LibraryGirl;1295473 wrote: What is Nal? Is it something you're taking and drinking together? :welcome: PB

Pretty sure its Naltrexone

[PB]

Two weeks so far

Thanks Mario & Flyaway! Liberty Girl, yes Naltrexon. Today starts my 3rd week on the Sinclair Method, last night could only drink 3 glasses of wine and that took a few hours. This morning could barely drink 1 glass of wine. My question to anyone is the dosage. Does anybody take up to 2 Naltrexons (100mg) in one day? My thought is if I take it in the morning to deal with morning drinking there is still enough in my system for when I get home, yet my Dr. said it's ok to take both in the morning and late afternoon before I get home. Seems like it's helping and hope it only gets better. Any advice? Thanks all!