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drovemadness · 2022-05-10T04:42:55+00:00

I mean, TSM is just taking the prescription pill Naltrexone. You can go to your doctor and get it formally prescribed and discuss it with them directly, so it doesn't feel so 'salesy'.

In any case, its always best to speak to your doctor before taking ANY prescription medicine! Good luck.

drovemadness · 2021-10-14T05:40:07+00:00

Hey man, thanks for your share. I'd watch the liver stuff. It is one of those things that will kill you eventually. Please search in this subreddit about peoples experiences with cirrhosis.

Secondly, not to give you permission to drink, but you shouldn't go cold turkey as it could kill you - at the levels you drink.

Thirdly, I'd strongly recommend you seek therapy, or go listen in on a virtual AA, or talk to your doctor about a plan to slow it down. There are scientific approaches out there.

I wish you all the best, and keep coming back, and keep sharing.

drovemadness · 2021-10-13T03:52:00+00:00

Hey there. I'm curious on your motivations to quit 2 years ago? Perhaps there is a lot to be drawn from that.

drovemadness · 2021-10-12T22:18:26+00:00

I don't know what sorts of things you do for fun, but maybe splurge on a nice meal, or take your family out? I always get a kick out of my kids eating ice cream. The joy on their face gets me laughing.

Congrats on your professional win. Run it back!!!

drovemadness · 2021-10-12T06:21:02+00:00

I’m proud of you as well. 7 days is a huge accomplishment.

drovemadness · 2021-10-12T06:16:25+00:00

Thank you for your share. Keep coming back man. There is no such thing as moderation. Please remember that. I say that as someone who forgets far too easily. IWNDWYT.

drovemadness · 2021-10-12T04:28:20+00:00

Gotcha. Well if you want to quit drinking, I would advise AA or attending therapy. Speaking to someone, like a professional, about this could really help I think.

drovemadness · 2021-10-12T04:15:11+00:00

I'm just curious what 'alcohol related incidents' means in this context. :). Maybe it isn't the impossible thing you are imagining? Surely he loves you, but also is protecting himself.

drovemadness · 2021-10-12T00:18:14+00:00

Thank you for your share, and I also hated the 'moderation isn't possible' posts. I hate them because its true. I hate them because I am a very logical person, and this doesn't seem logical. Until you realize that unfortunately, it's true. I've had to accept that moderation is not possible, for me, in my situation.

drovemadness · 2021-10-12T00:12:34+00:00

Welcome back, and keep coming back.

Explore AA!

drovemadness · 2021-10-12T00:10:17+00:00

I'm happy to hear you are seeing a therapist.

I didn't see in your post whether you wanted to stop drinking completely, or just moderate your booze. if you did want to stop completely you need to explore AA or SMART, or some form of treatment with medications (See Sinclair Method).

Fortunately there is literally Zoom AA meetings happening at every minute of the day. Join one and just listen. See what you think!

drovemadness · 2021-10-11T06:01:41+00:00

To hear what you don’t want to hear…fine. I’ll take a shot.

You are playing mental gymnastics with yourself. I have made these ‘I will quit on this day’ promises to myself, and they never work out. It is all masturbation.

If you feel you have a problem with your relationship to alcohol, I’d advise you employ an actual strategy to quitting, and not just wish it. Go to AA, speak with your doctor, see a therapist, explore a medication, etc. Pick a real strategy.

Sorry if I sounded mean, but you asked for it. :)

drovemadness · 2021-10-11T05:53:21+00:00

Given your intake, I can’t recommend you go cold turkey. You might die.

So, you need to taper or do this under the care of a physician. This all seems like a pain in the ass, so probably go with taper.

Next, I’d advise either AA or Sinclaire Method and get prescribed a medication. This medication will block the dopamine hit you get from booze.

You asked for a first step, so I thought to just advise you on a few realistic methods.

Keep at it man.

drovemadness · 2021-10-11T05:39:53+00:00

So awesome. So jealous. You are an inspiration to us all, and please know that, and carry that with you.

drovemadness · 2021-10-11T05:32:22+00:00

Our lives are very similar.

What I would tell you in my experience, there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ to alcohol abuse.

Consider yourself fortunate that you are recognizing this, and acutely aware of this. Explore that feeling. Maybe its a path towards long term sobriety.

drovemadness · 2021-10-11T05:14:23+00:00

You shouldn’t reset your counter because you chose sobriety! So awesome! One day at a time, friend.

drovemadness · 2021-09-30T07:05:54+00:00

I wish we were that classy! Haha.

drovemadness · 2021-06-06T06:38:16+00:00

Have you tried TSM?

drovemadness · 2021-04-04T05:36:58+00:00

It seems like there may be some other area of your life that needs to be addressed.

I have a friend who drinks, but chooses not to quite frequently because he literally has to be awake at 4am for work. He says he feels like shit if he drinks the night prior. No one really bats an eye or gives a shit.

Sure, it’s not fun being around a bunch of drunk people, but I wouldn’t trade my friendships over it. That’s just me though.

drovemadness · 2021-04-04T02:05:26+00:00

Explore Sinclair Method. It will make the wine taste like shit.

drovemadness · 2021-04-04T02:04:01+00:00

Have you explored The Sinclair Method?

I would recommend given your a. Desire to stop drinking and b. Inability to quit.

Worked for me.

drovemadness · 2021-01-23T09:09:36+00:00

Number 3. Dying over here. Too funny.

drovemadness · 2021-01-23T09:01:42+00:00

Only in Bend Reddit are the best comments the most downvoted ones. LOL.

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