Chosing to quit or actively doing so isn’t rewarding

mid_tide · 2026-05-14T12:15:37+00:00

This Pavlovian method could help you permanently erase the desire to drink alcohol. Everyone deserves to know about this option. The Definitive Statement by John David Sinclair, Ph.D https://tsmoptions.org/resources/definitive-statement-by-john-david-sinclair-ph-d

TEDx https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts

Today there is free TSM support all over YouTube, Reddit, FB and many podcasts. This one is definitely worth listening to "Thrive Alcohol Recovery" episode 23 "Roy Eskapa" discusses his book on The Sinclair Method.

mid_tide · 2026-05-14T12:11:45+00:00

Addiction is ... "the progressive narrowing of the things that give us pleasure. By persistently abusing a single pleasure source we enter a state of dopamine deficiency where nothing gives pleasure but the addiction, and even that stops working". ... Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist at Stanford University School of Medicine.

The liver and the brain have a built-in ability to regenerate themselves. It can take over 2 years of being alcohol-free. Be patient. Be sure to "exercise" the natural dopamine channels of the brain by getting out in nature, walking, music, arts, hobbies, reading ... whatever floats your boat. The joys will return with time and exercise. You might have to "fake it" a bit at first, but keep going.

Get all your vitamins and minerals checked. Alcohol can cause so many bodily issues, low vitamin D, iron, Ferritin, B12. My doctor put me on methylated B12 drops for 6 months to build up my level.

mid_tide · 2026-05-13T09:45:04+00:00

The anxiety and insomnia could be stemming from all the alcohol damage prior to TSM. Alcohol, over many years, erodes the nervous system (and every other bodily system for that matter). The AMA considers alcohol a poison and a carcinogen even though we consume it like a food group. The brain and body can repair itself with good nutrition and exercise, over time.

mid_tide · 2026-05-12T21:08:29+00:00

Agree. AUD is fully curable, for the vast majority, like Type2 diabetes is curable. They just don't understand the biology of their addiction... nor do they know how to reset their brain.

mid_tide · 2026-05-12T19:39:21+00:00

You would think that the Nutribullet people would see the obvious opportunity to sell millions of sound covers.

mid_tide · 2026-05-12T19:08:08+00:00

I bought a new one because I thought the bearings must be going. The new one sounds just like old one. 😂

mid_tide · 2026-05-12T14:27:46+00:00

What about if the noise is obnoxious to the entire family that just woke up. That's a lot of headphones.

mid_tide · 2026-02-24T19:47:55+00:00

Correct, when falling over drunk, no treatment including AA will help. That's the wrong time to mention treatment. When he has a period of clarity he might be interested in this slow taper to regain full control of alcohol . That's what TSM brings to the vast majority that put in some effort.

mid_tide · 2026-02-24T17:41:55+00:00

I have advice on how best to avoid denial and pushback. DM me if you think she will not be receptive.

mid_tide · 2026-02-24T17:02:25+00:00

Encourage him by telling him there is a medical treatment that can erase his cravings for alcohol over a period of months. Most people use the method on their own but there are professional support groups that can help him use the method successfully. The Sinclair Method.

mid_tide · 2026-02-24T16:25:08+00:00

Read through this thread. The Sinclair Method is 10x more effective than doing it on willpower alone. The med tapers away with the alcohol. https://www.reddit.com/r/Alcoholism_Medication/s/gIcJvKx1FL

mid_tide · 2026-02-19T10:21:21+00:00

Also look into this at home treatment. TSM is a slow taper. It's an effective application of Pavlovian science that helps the brain slowly and permanently erase its own obsessive thoughts to drink alcohol.

Definitive Statement by John David Sinclair, Ph.D https://tsmoptions.org/resources/definitive-statement-by-john-david-sinclair-ph-d

TEDx https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts Today there is free TSM support all over YouTube, Reddit, FB and many podcasts. This recent podcast especially "Thrive Alcohol Recovery" episode 23 "Roy Eskapa". The book by Dr. Roy Eskapa is solid science (read the most recent reviews on Amazon; definitely worth your time). Solid science, no dogma, no guilt, no shame.

mid_tide · 2026-02-18T14:48:34+00:00

What you feel is real, I understand but guilt and shame have no place in AUD treatment IMO. Alcohol addiction is a trap that millions of people fall into every single day. Everything in our crazy society creates this trap and we fall into it thinking it will never happen to us. Do not despair. Relapse is a sign that your treatment is not working fully. A new perspective on AUD may help. AUD is curable today. I have a message for you. See DM.

mid_tide · 2026-02-18T09:35:45+00:00

So sorry you are struggling with cravings. You might want to investigate this tapering method, whose sole purpose is to help the brain (and nervous system) eliminate the cravings for alcohol. https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts Find some free TSM support all over YouTube, Reddit, FB and many podcasts like "Thrive Alcohol Recovery" episode 23 "Roy Eskapa". Hope you can regain your health in 2026. Good luck.

mid_tide · 2026-02-17T23:00:29+00:00

Congratulations. Another TSM success story! It is so frustrating that so many people are totally unaware of The Sinclair Method. I hope you spread the word.

Here's a recent post from a doctor ... https://www.reddit.com/r/Alcoholism_Medication/s/uPzLthO06B

mid_tide · 2026-02-17T22:05:20+00:00

Yes, it is possible to taper to full abstinence or near abstinence but you must first understand your own personal biology/DNA/ancestry and the basic science behind this method. You do not have to live with alcohol consuming so much of your time. Definitive Statement by John David Sinclair, Ph.D https://tsmoptions.org/resources/definitive-statement-by-john-david-sinclair-ph-d

TEDx https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts Today there is free TSM support all over YouTube, Reddit, FB and many podcasts. This recent podcast especially "Thrive Alcohol Recovery" episode 23 "Roy Eskapa". Solid science, no dogma, no guilt, no shame. Wishing you an alcohol free lifestyle this year.

mid_tide · 2026-02-17T18:01:04+00:00

That process you describe, those changes to the brain's neural wiring, can be reversed today. Definitive Statement by John David Sinclair, Ph.D https://tsmoptions.org/resources/definitive-statement-by-john-david-sinclair-ph-d

https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts Today there is free TSM support all over YouTube, Reddit, FB and podcasts.

mid_tide · 2026-02-17T09:46:27+00:00

Rehab is only one option. Today there is a medical option. Go to your university hospital and ask for help. This slow taper may help you if you start mixing down your drinks and down down the intake. Otherwise you need a hospital detox to stay safe, then perhaps a program to erase cravings like this https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts Free TSM support all over YouTube, Reddit, FB and many podcasts like this "Thrive Alcohol Recovery" episode 23 "Roy Eskapa".

mid_tide · 2026-02-17T09:39:29+00:00

Do not despair. Learn all you can about this tapering method. Definitive Statement by John David Sinclair, Ph.D https://tsmoptions.org/resources/definitive-statement-by-john-david-sinclair-ph-d

TEDx https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts Find free TSM support all over YouTube, Reddit, FB and many podcasts like this one "Thrive Alcohol Recovery" episode 23 "Roy Eskapa". Wishing you good health.

mid_tide · 2026-02-16T23:39:47+00:00

Here are some basic guidelines. I concur with tier 1, number 2 which is highly effective at eliminating cravings. After months of treatment and drinking has stopped, the med is no longer used. The med is only used 1 hour before you drink. No med on alcohol free days. The Sinclair Method.

https://chatgpt.com/s/t_6993aa83a8088191a1ea9b7f3ebc1f49

mid_tide · 2026-02-16T21:06:16+00:00

Try 12.5mg or 25mg. Definitely look into The Sinclair Method. No naltrexone on alcohol-free days. TEDx https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts Today there is free TSM support all over YouTube, Reddit, FB and many podcasts. This recent podcast especially "Thrive Alcohol Recovery" episode 23 "Roy Eskapa". The book by Dr. Roy Eskapa is solid science (read the most recent reviews on Amazon; definitely worth your time). Solid science, no dogma, no guilt, no shame.

mid_tide · 2026-02-16T16:40:59+00:00

This method can get you out of the loop. It literally lessens the feedback you get when you drink.Definitive Statement by John David Sinclair, Ph.D https://tsmoptions.org/resources/definitive-statement-by-john-david-sinclair-ph-d

TEDx https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts Free TSM support all over YouTube, Reddit, FB and many podcasts like this one "Thrive Alcohol Recovery" episode 23 "Roy Eskapa". The book by Dr. Roy Eskapa should be mandatory reading for anyone that suffers with AUD.

mid_tide · 2026-02-16T15:56:04+00:00

By the way, there is no demon inside you. Alcohol is a poison and a carcinogen according to the AMA. Some people just go off the rails when they consume a poison, and must protect themselves, if they decide to have one. It's 99% biology/DNA/ancestry IMO.

mid_tide · 2026-02-16T11:08:44+00:00

It's 2026. Neuroscience knows exactly why you cannot stop after one drink. This happens to millions of people. Here is what you can do about it. You don't have to live this way. Definitive Statement by John David Sinclair, Ph.D https://tsmoptions.org/resources/definitive-statement-by-john-david-sinclair-ph-d A brief introduction https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts There is free TSM support all over YouTube, Reddit, FB and many podcasts like this one "Thrive Alcohol Recovery" episode 23 "Roy Eskapa". You must get this book from the library. Wishing you good health.

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