Newlife, I am so happy that you just had two drinks after your AF days ....and yes it does make a difference to how one feels with any AL ! I totally understand what you mean and feel the same .... I know this is going to work ..... Just let it happen with a little help from us !

Hugs, Maggie x

End of Week 10. At 15 US Units, it was one of my lowest weeks yet on TSM, and with 3 AF days, that was a record and a great joy for me. That being said, I was HORRIBLY hungover yesterday after going to a good friend's wedding and partying a bit too much the night before last. Yesterday a total waste, couldn't work, had to come home and take a nap. I am SOOO over having that in my life. Funny thing is this: I didn't actually drink too much at the wedding itself, although what I did drink I drank too fast. But what caused the problem and the hangover were the two drinks I had at home while I was getting ready to go to "get me in the mood." That is a years long habit that I used to enjoy and think was so festive but now I can see that it does not serve me. It has to go.

Nal is making it possible for me to use my own self control in ways that I never could have before. But, for me at least, it does not happen by itself. I need to make myself accountable and make my own decisions to have AF days, slow down my drinking, recognize my triggers, etc. etc.

This forum has been INVALUABLE to me; without all of you I could never be doing this. XOXO to all and NAL ON!! Newlife

So sorry to hear about the hangover. But good that this was your lowest week yet ! We are both doing pretty well I think ! And yes, the Nal does help make it possible to use self control....I agree !

Hugs, Maggie x

Thanks, Maggie. I can always count on you to be my cheerleader. Hugs back to you, Newlife

I leave my mum tomorrow and go to my friend.....am hoping she has wi-fi.......not doing so well this week so far. I mean not doing terribly.....but no AF yet !

Hugs, Maggie x

Well end of Week 11. 20 US Units/1 AF. Not a great week, the high average since I have been on nal. BUT still way less than I was drinking pre nal, and this included our US Memorial Day weekend, in which my family was visiting me, a huge drinking trigger. I did drink when they were here, BUT I did not wake up with horrible hangovers. In other words I drank quite a bit less than I usually do. So I can definitely see that there has been a change. And I still did have 1 AF this week.

Just going to order another 90 day supply of nal from all day chemist. I have about 22 pills left. I would LOVE to believe that they will last me a few months, and that at the end of that time I will be farther along than I am now. Whatever it takes, I am in this for the long haul.

NAL ON!! xoxo Newlife

Yes Newlife - definitely in this for the long haul! I did have two AF days over the weekend but drank yesterday ..... still though like you, I do feel a difference. Glad that you had a good weekend and had no hangovers !!

Am back in USA now but have a stressful week - moving two days this week, one with a U-Haul and the other with the moving men. Trying very hard not to go overboard though! We are going to get there Newlife !!!!

Hugs, Maggie x

Good luck with the moving Maggie. That is NO FUN!!! But at least you will get it behind you, only to be followed by unpacking!!

Thanks for always responding and letting me know that you are out there. Yes, we will get there. Hugs to you Maggie Newlife

No, this really is no fun - because of the way we did it, it has dragged on forever and we have been living in limbo - I am getting SO stressed - so I suppose really it has been good that my drinking hasn't been crazy. How are you doing this week ? How long do your tabs take to get to you ? You might have to have some more AF days if they take a while so you have enough to last......

Hugs, Maggie x

I have only ordered twice: I think it took about three weeks both times, so I was thinking the same thing. That will be a good incentive and practice though.

Hope it is not too hot there with the moving, that only makes it worse!! Hopefully you will get settled soon.

I am actually doing pretty well this week. Was AF yesterday, partly due to work but I'll take it anyway I can get it. I feel wonderful today. Really wanting to set a record for myself this week, so we will see how that goes!! XOXO Newlife