Nalmafene/Selincro - am I doing it wrong?

Ffs, just how I feel. Though I'm on naltrexone so just an hour to wait for me. So upset. So angry with myself for probably being that small percent it doesn't work for. Story of my life ..

As long as you are taking a Selincro tablet 2 hours prior to drinking, then you are doing what you need to do for now.  The spaced sensation you mention is normal and often lessens to nothing within the first 6-10 tablets for most people.

Once you take the first drink, try aim to drink it as slowly as possible.  You should be able to recognise that 'something' is missing from the drinking experience - that thing people call the rush, or kick, or 'ahhh' feeling.

If you drink too quickly, you will find that you are not able to listen to you brain because you are getting under the influence.

Between drinks, ask yourself if you really want another.  When you brain gives you the message that it is satisfied and has had enough, then act on that and put the drink down.  Remove yourself from it and do something else.

If you take the tablet, and then knock the drink back without thinking about it, then the proces will not be as smooth.

Patience is also key.  I know that is difficult, but it is necessary.  I am reading on here lately of people taking less than 10 tablets and expecting something drastic to have happened (to be recovered?).  The process from start to the finish of your cravings being extinguished can take months for some people.  And during that time there may be good drinking sessions and bad drinking sessions - but working WITH the medication, rather than just expecting it to be a magic pill, is vital.

The pill is NOT a magic pill, but it is a TOOL that stops mental compulsion to continue drinking compulsively in search of satisfying the need to do so.  Now that compulsion is broken, it gives you the opportunity to make small changes in your habits and you do need to put that part of the effort it.  But learning new habits takes time so that is why patience is needed.  Over time, the combined efforts of the tablet extinguishing your cravings, and your efforts in listening to your brain and learning new coping techniques add up to success.

Most people have been drinking for many years prior to getting to the stage of needing help, and maybe even longer afterwards.  If you think logically about it, it is simply unrealistic to expect changes over the course of a few tablets.

If you need any additional support as you go along with the Selincro, just PM me and we can talk.

For brevity. Give it time and don't give up at the first hurdle.

Hello BK522.  I am having a weird feeling with Selincro, but want to make it work.  Day8 for me.  I am a "speedy drinker".  It is so hard for me to try and slow down and be mindful about what I am doing.  I drink alcohol really fast.....That might be the problem with Selincro , in the mix, as well.  I don't think my brain can register the alcohol fast enough.  I struggle to make the 2hour break between tab and drink. Then, still drink at speed.  I think we need to really SLOW DOWN.  I just find that so difficult.  Good luck.  Let me know how you cope.  I am scared silly tonight...have had bottle of strong wine.  Don't want to get more...but it is early....long time awake ahead.  Brain Bamboozled ! 

On my 37th Nalmefene, it takes time, listen to Joanna, be patient, i know it is hard, but it will come good. Down to 80 units pw from 110, only 8 tonight.