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Nalmefene and a hangover free weekend

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Nat666
Nat666

Saturday was day 3 for me of taking nalmefene .I was visiting my son for weekend. We always have more than a few drinks together whem I'm there but the nalmephene kicked in brilliantly and I drank less than half a bottle of wine ( usually nearly 2 bottles) ..I felt so chilled out and normal Sat evening I almost can't believe it .. my usual horrible behaviour is to sneak in the kitchen and have an extra swig now and again when no one's looking and / or get the sneaky bottle from my travel bag and slug it ....so nice to have a hangover free Sunday too and enjoy breakfast ..

Took a nalmaphene on my way home tonight and had a drink as advised (day 4) 2 hrs later ...less than 2 glasses yay ..still some in the fridge which is usually heard of .. .All I can say is its working , the urge is much less . I really recommend anyone giving it a go ..I have very minimal side effects Just a bit whoozy now and again .The real testing time for me will be Thursday as we have a works Christmas meal .. If my old drinking behaviours stay at bay I will be right over the moon ...with Santa

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  • Nat666
    Nat666

    Posted

    I am on day 8 now with  the nalmafene  , its been a good week  in the fact that I have had a couple of drinks every day just to  get underway with the medication and I  must say have been able to stop at that ..except...last night it was the works christmas  meal so in total had  4 drinks probably equating to a bottle of wine, my last tipple (old bad habit) was when I came home but most of it went down the sink.as it jusrt seemed pointless and I am so  so glad I didnt sit here and drink myself into oblivion.....Although it was more than I would have liked to have drunk last night its better than my track record of 2 bottles or more  and feeling rubbish and disgusted with myself  I am taking my 8th tablet tonight as going to a christmassey carol do with mulled wine.  After tonight I am intending to have a few alcohol free days and not take the nalmefene .From what I have read from others  I have been so  lucky with the side effects being minimal but I must say I havent really felt right all week, quite unsteady at times  and sleeping isnt great either .BUT I can certainly put up with that if it  means I drink a lot less  so  would recommend it highly to anyone pondering it like I was x
    • Joanna-SMUKLtd
      Joanna-SMUKLtd Nat666

      Posted

      Brilliant, Natalie!  So pleased for you.

      Part of the reason the side effects are not quite as bad as you feared, but are still a little strange, is because you did took it right, using all the experience offered from others who have used it.  Most medications have some side effect issues in the beginning, but steps can be taken to keep effects as minor as possible, which is what you are doing.

      Try not to be disappointed because you drank a little more than you had hoped to - this happens to those without a drink problem as well.  Think of how many times someone without an issue says they will just have one or two, and then end up drinking far more when they get into the swing of the event.

      All you need for now is compliance, and being as mindful as you can, when you can.  Being mindful is a new thing for us, we are not used to having to 'think' about our drink.  We normally just knock it back without thinking of course.

      But you are absolutely spot on with how you are doing this biggrin

      Well done!

    • Nat666
      Nat666 Joanna-SMUKLtd

      Posted

      Thanks so much Joanna I feel very encouraged by you... Wonder how my alcohol and nalmefen days will go now since I have been having a drink every night LOL ... the tablets are there if I need them :-)
  • melanie46211
    melanie46211 Nat666

    Posted

    Congratulations !!! :-) I'm happy Nalmaphene works for you. 

    • Nat666
      Nat666 melanie46211

      Posted

      Thankyou Melanie it has worked really well for first couple of weeks but was disappointed with myself Christmas day .Did all the right thing taking the tablet 2hrs before as alcohol and family were around lunchtime so I had a couple and then seemed to carry on all day inspite of the tablet.. Not sure what that was about but I need to be more mindful. Consequently I ruined today feeling super rough ,fed up and just thinking this way is ruined now .. I have a busy family day tomorrow so intend to do it differently ..maybe i should be avoiding lunchtime alcohol .I took a nalmefene about 6 pm in case I craved tonight ..I dont have any real craving so that's good but will have glass in a minute as need to get my brain working together with this medication over next few weeks..interested to know of others experiences

    • Nat666
      Nat666 melanie46211

      Posted

      I replied last night but for some reason it's being moderated ..Probably a typo lol

      Yes the nalmefene has been good although I drank more than I should of Xmas day so made myself feel rough all day boxing day ..I felt real annoyed but it's early days yet so onwards and upwards ..it's a rocky road for us especially this time of year ?

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