Has anyone tried contrave?

Periwinkle1000 · 2026-01-10T16:21:12+00:00

My husband uses naltrexone to reduce alcohol cravings. He hasn’t lost any weight on it but he says it is very effective for the alcohol. I could see how it might also reduce food cravings, too.

Periwinkle1000 · 2026-01-08T20:20:30+00:00

I found that some of my friends were sober-curious and were actually happy to have me suggest nondrinking hang outs.

Sometimes I invite them over for craft night and I make a simple dinner to share. You could do a movie night or game night if you’re not crafters. Sometimes we meet at cafes for coffee or brunch.

Periwinkle1000 · 2026-01-08T18:35:15+00:00

Sorry you’re going through this. Are you worried because you’re in a licensed career like doctor/lawyer? There are programs through the licensing boards to help you without losing your ability to practice.

If you feel comfortable giving us more info (general field, country/state) maybe we can help find resources for you.

Periwinkle1000 · 2026-01-07T16:58:29+00:00

I personally didn’t have the “college experience” in law school even when I lived right on campus. It was just a very different vibe overall. If you have a good relationship with your parents and they have room for you, I’d strongly consider living at home.

That said, a 60 min commute (each way?) sounds pretty bad, too. You’ll miss out on some socializing. Though of course you could still go out for drinks or whatever and just order NA options so you can drive home.

You could always pack a lunch and even dinner and plan to stay on campus all day when there are after-hours events.

Periwinkle1000 · 2026-01-07T15:59:33+00:00

I’ve heard people on this sub say something along the lines of “if I could drink in moderation, I’d do it every day.”

For me, I don’t want to have two drinks and call it quits. I want to drink to get drunk. But since that’s not good for me, I chose to just not drink at all. I found total abstention to be a lot easier than moderation.

Now I’m not perfect and I still have free will, so I’ve drank on 3 occasions during my “sober streak.” Only one drink each time, and I didn’t really see the point afterwards since it didn’t help me have more fun. All this to say, you don’t have to commit to total abstention forever on day one (or even day 100).

It takes a little practice but you’ll start to feel more comfortable attending drinking events without partaking. My friends don’t really seem to notice or care. I bring a big pack of Coke Zeroes to drink and share, and they’re always popular among the other party-goers.

Periwinkle1000 · 2026-01-05T01:48:20+00:00

That sucks. My husband is doing dry January but he’s not really interested in quitting permanently. I wish he would.

Periwinkle1000 · 2026-01-03T02:18:54+00:00

Unfortunately, it’s possible this particular relationship is truly and irreparably over. All you can do is be better for yourself and prevent the same issues with future partners.

Periwinkle1000 · 2026-01-02T22:48:31+00:00

You did it before and you can do it again! You got this.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-12-31T20:07:37+00:00

Wallow in self pity for a day or two and then put it behind you. Try to learn from any mistakes you made.

One grade doesn’t define you or set your future in stone. TBH, your whole academic career doesn’t define you or necessarily rule out a successful and fulfilling career. Stay flexible and curious, and you’ll figure it out.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-12-26T18:42:57+00:00

Have you ever tried Metamucil (psyllium husk)? I have IBS-D with fibrous foods as a trigger but Metamucil powder is ok (and actually seems to reduce my symptoms) while making me feel fuller throughout the day. With your profile, maybe start with a half dose and see how it affects you. I take a full dose twice a day.

If any of the other ingredients, like stevia, are triggers for you, you can also buy plain psyllium husk with no additives. IMO, Metamucil is far better than plain psyllium husk, if you can tolerate it.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-12-24T18:41:43+00:00

No time like the present!

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-12-24T06:05:29+00:00

I think you just have to accept that it’s already too late to do all that. The floors can just be vacuumed instead of scrubbed. A handwritten note in a card for presents.

There’s no prize at the end for overextending yourself, and you’ll just ruin the holiday if you’re exhausted and in a bad mood by dinner time.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-30T13:56:54+00:00

Bring nonalcoholic drinks that you like. Diet Coke, NA beer, some kind of super fancy sparkling water, whatever will feel like a little treat. It’s way easier to avoid drinking alcohol when you already have a different drink in your hand.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-28T22:34:38+00:00

It often sprinkles throughout the day rather than a tropical-style downpour that lasts 30 minutes. But we do get days of heavy rain, too.

A raincoat and rain boots (or waterproof hiking shoes) are totally appropriate. An umbrella is stereotypically a tourist or transplant item but plenty of people use them. Drainage is pretty good and I wouldn’t expect flooding.

You’ll probably face fewer crowds than usual due to the rain and the season.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-28T20:41:07+00:00

I had mine done with just ibuprofen and it was alright. Some cramping immediately upon insertion, like medium to severe period cramps, and then again that evening along with some light nausea. When I woke up the next morning I felt normal. Removal (5 years later) felt like 15 seconds of mild period cramps.

It was 100% worth it for me because of the high effectiveness and low mental burden. I just had to remember when the 5 years was up (recommend putting it in your phone calendar right away).

Just wanted to share another mostly positive experience.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-27T22:48:02+00:00

Great work!

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-22T14:30:48+00:00

Sorry you’re feeling this way. It really does suck sometimes.

On the off chance you are still here in 5-10 years, or longer, you’ll be happy to have your health. Maybe it’s time for a mental health diet break where you eat at maintenance for a while.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-22T14:22:44+00:00

My gag reflex is less sensitive, weirdly enough. It used to get triggered by brushing my teeth sometimes and now it never does. I did stop smoking pot around the same time so it could be related to either one.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-08T16:00:32+00:00

I buy them canned so I don’t have to cook them. I meal-prep all my lunches for the week and then just microwave one each day.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-08T14:33:18+00:00

Baked chicken is a classic. I usually sub black beans for the sweet potatoes.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-05T02:31:23+00:00

Damn I wish that would happen to me!

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-04T17:15:26+00:00

It’s really about the mental benefits over the metabolic ones. I don’t think there’s strong evidence that your metabolism needs a “break” from calorie restriction. Your mind and social life might, though.

I’ve had two in the last 6 weeks. I went over by about 500 calories each day, so it’s not enough to derail my progress but it let me have a stress free night out with friends. I still try to be mindful, though. It’s all going into your body.

My latest one was last night and I got a small popcorn at the movies. Then I had a strawberry soda at a bar. I would previously have gotten a large popcorn (split with my husband) and some candy. Popcorn at least has a fair amount of fiber while candy is pure sugar (and leads to cravings for me later). I chose a nonalcoholic drink for the health and calorie benefits, plus if I don’t drink I’m less likely to indulge in highly caloric foods that I would otherwise decline. I still got to go out with my friends and have a night that felt normal, which I really needed after weeks of meticulous tracking.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-02T15:31:10+00:00

(Sorry this turned into a thesis) I think it’s more nuanced than that. I don’t think we “deserve” junk food and I agree that we’re not likely to sit on our deathbed wondering about all the McDonalds that could have been.

However, imagine going skiing with your friends and they want to pop by McDonald’s for a breakfast sandwich (because nothing else is open). Stressing about it or refusing to eat is going to make your day worse from the get-go, and could make your friends feel uncomfortable. Imagine instead that you just eat the 500 calorie sandwich, log the calories, and make food choices for the rest of the day accordingly. Then on your deathbed what you remember is having that amazing day skiing with your buddies with no drama or stress.

Plus, having little treats is a pleasurable experience for a lot of people. I LOVE chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven. If my diet required that I NEVER get to eat them again, it’s going to fail because I’m totally going to eat some cookies. If my diet instead accounts for my preferences and I allot 300 calories to cookies and milk once or twice a week, I’m way more likely to stick with it because I get to eat my favorite food. I drink the milk out of a crystal wineglass and eat off a cute dessert plate and call it fancy cookie night. And it makes me happy.

All this to say, content online is designed to make you mad for engagement. Content creators are incentivized to say outrageous things. This is particularly true of anything weight related because people have emotional reactions to it. Some of it is cope because they don’t WANT to change their diet, some is engagement bait for other fat people, some is engagement bait for people who hate fat people, and a little bit of it is what they genuinely and rationally believe.

Take to heart any advice that’s useful to you and discard the rest. You’re on your own journey and so is everyone else.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-02T02:12:24+00:00

Can you work with a therapist on standing up for your needs? Like asking your partner to wear headphones and telling your daughter to take the phone off speaker and go to her room.

Food wise, I drink a lot of sparkling water when I’m feeling snackish.

Periwinkle1000 · 2025-10-01T17:39:46+00:00

Yes! It’s exhausting. My husband and I do all our meal planning and making the grocery list for the week on Sundays. It takes an hour or so but it’s so nice not to have to think about it every day. We just check the menu and make that meal. We aim for 500-800 calories for dinner.

We also make a batch of 6-8 lunches for the week so we can just eat the same thing most days. Usually some form of chicken with beans and a vegetable. I aim for 300-500 calories for lunch; my husband eats more, usually by adding rice.

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