Newbies nest suggested I join this thread as it seems inappropriate to discuss "drinking with Naltrexone" with people who are courageously trying to be AF. I understand very well but my goal is to stop drinking and many roads lead to Rome.
My attempt to be AF on Jan 1st was a total failure, as many previous attempts. It took me over a week to get 3 days AF then that was it. My husband drinks every evening at dinner so it's been difficult. So I did alot of research on The Sinclair Method (TSM) and decided to try and wanted to share the results with you.
First of all, I live in France and my GP easily gave me a prescription.
I researched excerpts from the book "The Cure for Alcoholism" by Dr. Roy Eskapa, most of the information on the Sinclair Method comes from this source. Did not buy because I didn't want anyone to see the title in my mailbox.
It is important to read because you must understand how you take the meds and drink to re-program your brain. I think it is a worthwhile investment but you can find the info on internet.
You can also get good information here...
Sinclair Method - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I started with 25mg of naltrexone, 1 h before dinner/drinking time and drank the usual amount, maybe even a little more.
Day 2 same
Day 3 same but drank less
Day 4 went up to 50 mg as I was not having any side effects except vivid dreams and minor stomach cramps.
Kept on with 50 and very careful to always take at least 1 h before drinking. Keeping a close account of consommation and effects using a diary.
Seems that the buzz or high and the desire for more drinks kind of diminishes little by little. So after a glass or two of wine, i just think 'ok, what now?' , finish my dinner and go do something else.
Then we went on a 4 day trip to town, friends, restaurants... and drinking, lunch and dinner but always taking the naltrexone. Now back home and we've decided to stop drinking TOGETHER. So no naltrexone. It's been quite easy. That huge urge around 7pm has gone and since my husband makes a big pot of milk thistle tea instead of opening a bottle of wine it helps.
BUT, we are going back to town in a few days for some dinners and I plan on taking the naltrexone and having some wine.
I hope that this will create a situation where the desire diminishes with time and I can carefully decide in advance if and when to drink, like a normal person.
Always have the naltrexone beforehand if you drink, or not drink at all!
This may work for me because although I've had a very hard time with many attempts to be AF, I am not such a heavy drinker.
Also, I find the idea that I can drink if I take the meds helpful because it prevents me from panicking and obsessing over the subject.
I would be happy to know about others experiences with TSM and will repost my progress.
My attempt to be AF on Jan 1st was a total failure, as many previous attempts. It took me over a week to get 3 days AF then that was it. My husband drinks every evening at dinner so it's been difficult. So I did alot of research on The Sinclair Method (TSM) and decided to try and wanted to share the results with you.
First of all, I live in France and my GP easily gave me a prescription.
I researched excerpts from the book "The Cure for Alcoholism" by Dr. Roy Eskapa, most of the information on the Sinclair Method comes from this source. Did not buy because I didn't want anyone to see the title in my mailbox.
It is important to read because you must understand how you take the meds and drink to re-program your brain. I think it is a worthwhile investment but you can find the info on internet.
You can also get good information here...
Sinclair Method - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I started with 25mg of naltrexone, 1 h before dinner/drinking time and drank the usual amount, maybe even a little more.
Day 2 same
Day 3 same but drank less
Day 4 went up to 50 mg as I was not having any side effects except vivid dreams and minor stomach cramps.
Kept on with 50 and very careful to always take at least 1 h before drinking. Keeping a close account of consommation and effects using a diary.
Seems that the buzz or high and the desire for more drinks kind of diminishes little by little. So after a glass or two of wine, i just think 'ok, what now?' , finish my dinner and go do something else.
Then we went on a 4 day trip to town, friends, restaurants... and drinking, lunch and dinner but always taking the naltrexone. Now back home and we've decided to stop drinking TOGETHER. So no naltrexone. It's been quite easy. That huge urge around 7pm has gone and since my husband makes a big pot of milk thistle tea instead of opening a bottle of wine it helps.
BUT, we are going back to town in a few days for some dinners and I plan on taking the naltrexone and having some wine.
I hope that this will create a situation where the desire diminishes with time and I can carefully decide in advance if and when to drink, like a normal person.
Always have the naltrexone beforehand if you drink, or not drink at all!
This may work for me because although I've had a very hard time with many attempts to be AF, I am not such a heavy drinker.
Also, I find the idea that I can drink if I take the meds helpful because it prevents me from panicking and obsessing over the subject.
I would be happy to know about others experiences with TSM and will repost my progress.
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