I am not yet at the breakthrough point, but feel that major change has happened. First, I can have alcohol at home and not touch it (I even do not think about it!). Second, I can go to a party and have two drinks all together. Third, I can deal with stressful situations without thinking that drink will help. Fourth, I can pass by the wine store and not think that I might buy a bottle. I am only taking 12,5 mg Nal and will stay with that dosage. At the moment, I am planning on hawing 2 AF days per week and on other days to have one or two drinks. I do not think that it is only Nal that is helping cutting down drinking. Rather, it is a life change thing. Very important is to keep track of one's drinking. And to prevent falling into situations where one will not control it.

Agreed, she is amazing. And Maggie, I know you still need to be here, just like I do, but what I meant to say and didn't say well is thank you for being so loyal and supportive, and reliable in your feedback and support.

Feeling great today!! Newlife

And, tamtam, I just read your post!! Good for you! Sounds like great progress. XOXO Newlife

I'm glad I've had an effect, I was so frustrated with you all at one point (my stuff not you!) because it just wasn't happening. Then I started reading the numbers and realising that there was progress, and from the outside it's easy to look in.

I'm also aware I often don't have much to say or cannot keep up with the threads, I just have lots going on.

You lot can lead the way now.

Only joking, a bit......

LOL UKB, I only DREAM of the day when I would feel comfortable in leading the way. Feel a WHOLE lot more optimistic than I did a month ago, though.

But we all lack your incredible ability to deliver a kick in the a--when needed, in the best way!! So you can't leave us. Newlife

UKB - you were so incredibly supportive to me when I first started posting - I felt very welcomed and so understood - I do want you to know that no matter how little or much that you say, it is well appreciated !!

hugs, Maggie x

Well, Maggie, here I am. My first post, I am on week 3. I started it on a Monday and stopped because I was having a procedure. I have been on 12 and have take 25 for the last few days. I was doing good but have done poorly the last few days. I need to find a place here but don't know where to start. [color=#FF00BF][/color]

hi Meggie,

nice to see you here

a good place to start would be to start a thread for yourself in the Intro's area here:

http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/viewforum.php?f=6&sid=9e91500e27f9d29cf4f863b5a92fa727

or a Progress thread here:

http://www.thesinclairmethod.net/community/viewforum.php?f=9&sid=9e91500e27f9d29cf4f863b5a92fa727

-badger

Meggie ! Welcome and so good to see you - yes, start a progress thread - most of us have them and that means we (and everyone else) can see how well you are doing!

The only thing that you absolutely MUST do is to take the Nal at least an hour before drinking - even if that means white knuckling for an hour! SO glad that you finally stared this and are here with us .... look forward to seeing your progress thread !!

Hugs, Maggie x

Welcome Meggie. Yes start your own thread and Nal ON!! Newlife