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As a shrink, I often talk about the OPTIONS out there for drinking - with The Sinclair Method being one of them. Some people recover with total abstinence, and others do better with different methods of harm reduction. We're all different and we all need different approaches to be our best selves :)

@stevecooper7038

3 жыл бұрын

Only pharmacological extinction ( aka TSM) actually rewires the brain at neurological level to pre AUD levels. All other methods which do not facilitate pharmacological extinction, leave the brain in an addictive state - meaning you are always "white knuckling it" & one drink away from relapse.

@tijawi

Жыл бұрын

Another approach that I'm integrating into my Sinclair Method is Allen Carr's Easy Way. Are you familiar with it?

This is such a great conversation.

Thank you so much for your honesty and for sharing your story with us! ❤

I just learned about the Sinclair method last year, after 4 years of abstinence. So interesting!!

@thrivealcoholrecovery

3 жыл бұрын

It is fascinating!

Well spoken…I just started taking Naltrexone four days ago and I hope to be as successful as you two are.

@thrivealcoholrecovery

2 жыл бұрын

Wishing you the best on this journey ☀️

Great - thanks Lindsey for sharing. What was the comment about the push ups in the car park - I didn't understand the reference. Thanks

Thank you

what was the book that Lindsay spoke about towards the end of the talk " Abstinence ?????. Great talk by the way, lots of honest wisdom and very funny too

@thrivealcoholrecovery

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it was the Abstinence Myth by Dr. Adi Jaffe ❤️

Worked great for me ... but it is a long term thing ... up and down ... stick with it

@stevecooper7038

3 жыл бұрын

Of course it's a long term thing - AUD wasn't learnt in a few months or years & pharmacological extinction takes time to rewire that deeply learnt behaviour at neurological level in the brain.

The "bingey thing". I'd get that and / or replace with food binge. I guessed that when the effects were blocked, I was driven to get more of anything that would satisfy it. I'm not usually an overeater, hopefully extinguishing that as replacement as well. But I've put on a few pounds.

lovin' the Chuwawa in the background too. Lindsay mentioned she Jogs , I jog also but I find I dont get the runners high if I take Nal before the jog , any thought on this ??

@thrivealcoholrecovery

2 жыл бұрын

I would think that's true! Best to take nal after your jog...

There seems to be two types of people in this world Common sense thanks Lindsey

I think I am in love with Lindsay , she is so funny and intelligent

got my prescription but its currently sitting on my bookshelf, every night I get close to my hour of regular drinking I look at the pill bottle, and I want to take one, but then another part of me says have your drinks, enjoy your little window of escape from my anxiety and depression, and I forgo my naltrexone. why do I do this knowing alcohol is not benefiting me and is damaging my mental health in the long run. Why can I go the whole day without a drink, but when the hour is upon me I want to feel that buzz. even though it drains me everyday. I need to man up and take the damn pill!

@stevecooper7038

3 жыл бұрын

That's down to habitual behaviour if you can go all day without drinking but start at a set time each day. Habitual changes to drinking behaviour are just as important as 100% compliance with TSM protocol.

@thrivealcoholrecovery

3 жыл бұрын

I understand your challenge. I have heard from some people who struggle with skipping nal, that they take it earlier in the day when their "will power" to take it is stronger... rather than waiting for the hour when your desire to drink is very strong. Nikola Tesla is right it is a habit as well - so anything you can do to make this an easier habit to adapt... with time through TSM, you learn new ways to cope vs feeling like you need to escape...wishing you the best on this method

@carlairvine7082

8 ай бұрын

I started taking Kane in the morning and tried not to put a lot of thought into it. After a couple weeks I kinda just thought…..wow…..haven’t drank that much. After a month my drinking has decreased by 80%. I’m not scared anymore.

I finally got my Naltrexone pills. I have advice from a counselor. She says to take 25 mg Naltrexone (so halve a pill). I am doing that now for the second day. I fill in the drinking log, and then it is decided whether or not to increase to 50 mg. The 25 mg might be enough and is good to test if I can stand them. But let's first watch the whole video.

@stevecooper7038

3 жыл бұрын

25mg is fine for the first 3-5 days while you acclimate to the medication. After that, you should certainly be taking the full 50mg dose, which is TSM protocol. 25mg isn't sufficient to fully block the opioid receptors in the brain. Dr Sinclair's research showed that the correct dosage to active this is 50mg naltrexone, one hour before your first drink - EVERY time you drink. If you're unfamiliar with the science and protocol of TSM, recommended reading is "The Cure for Alcoholism" by Dr Roy Eskapa.

@nieuweabnormaal5869

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevecooper7038 I try to find something about "extinction sessions". That are planned drink sessions after using Naltrexone, I think. I would like to know more about the details but cannot find it. The session could help the craving after that session. I heard about somebody doing "SD" during that session I think that is Single Drink (?). I think such extinction sessions in combination with little drinking (single or 2 drinks) might help the delearning process?

Hope we get answers

I'm so glad she shared her story. For anyone considering the best treatment for them -- the 12 step program isn't always the best route for people, particularly women. Just know that the 12-step program was designed in the 1930's specifically for men who really did need a huge dose of humility and "surrendering" to turn their lives around. It's very shame-based and doesn't always work for people who already feel so much shame and guilt about their behavior, and can sometimes only lead to more secrecy, as evidenced by Lindsey's story. The Sinclair method is not restrictive but empowering. It makes a huge difference in your overall sobriety success.

@SalernoOfficial

6 ай бұрын

This is so true! I attended AA, bought the book, attended meetings and started working the steps. A few months in, I realized the program was just too formulated and didn’t allow for the individual’s real world circumstances - I fell back into old patterns 10 fold. I feel empowered with naltrexone and TSM

A good help with naltrexone

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Depression

Worrying with Alf days do I take a pill

@garthprice6402

9 ай бұрын

No..

I agree totally about rehabs.. they are basically just a money making scam!!

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I took my first dose of naltrexone about a week ago, I was so excited to get started but around the 1st hour of taking it I felt a little anxiety attack followed by super sleepiness is this a common thing when starting out or should I lower the does even more. I haven’t taken a pill since cause I don’t want to have that feeling again but i can tolerate it for a couple days if I know it will go away. If you have any advise I’d be more than glad to hear it thank you and love the channel.

@thrivealcoholrecovery

2 жыл бұрын

how are you doing now? most side effects do go away within 1-2 weeks for people as they adjust. most people also start at 25mg

@TheGameBroke

2 жыл бұрын

@@thrivealcoholrecovery I actually still have a full bottle I only took 25mg that’s why I was asking if I should lower it to less than that. After that panic attack and sleepiness I was to scared to take it again.

@thrivealcoholrecovery

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGameBroke In most cases people do adjust to the medication after the first week or two. Sorry you had those side effects. Perhaps get guidance and support, or even consider talking to your doctor about taking even a smaller dose

she is hilarious

Worry not to take a pill on acfd

New MD dose is every day

@garthprice6402

9 ай бұрын

No only a hour before you drink... and dink after having something to eat.

Worrying about everday pill

Like ipa

Okay me and ladybug

I want suppirt

@thrivealcoholrecovery

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Please reach out. We would love to support you through this treatment protocol. You can learn more here www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/

I can go achahol free

Sorru

Hope i find ño pills when no driñking