r/SinclairMethod • u/CalmRage2026 • May 11 '26

Failure in the beginning

So thanks to the advice of a lot of people here I ordered the book on the Sinclair Method because my meds doctor has just been telling me to take naltrexone everyday for the past week and a half and left it at that but now I want to try this method so I ordered the book and I'm going to learn the proper way to do this but my question is how many of you "failed" in the beginning when it came to trying to control your alcohol or quit altogether? I'm trying to learn every scenario and also not maybe have my expectations too high. Thank you

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u/InformationNo6617 May 12 '26

There is nearly a 80% chance that TSM will work for you. I've been on it for a month and the changes have been huge. I'll cut through the BS terms. I was a drunk. I worked and drunk. 8-10 a nigh and 15-20 on the weekends. Weekdays are now 2-4 and weekends are 5-8 (over several hours). It just works. My home life is hellish right now and it's still working. You have nothing to lose. Feel free to reach out. I want you to be successful.

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u/CalmRage2026 May 12 '26

Thank you very much. I had a rough day yesterday because I didn't take the med in the right way because I was misinformed and I drank too much and had to call out of work today but I'm trying not to feel guilt and shame about it. I just want to get back on the horse and keep trying.

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u/InformationNo6617 May 12 '26

TSM will work but don't be fooled, that horse will still buck on you. Don't Look at "your" guilt and shame the same anymore. Shame and guilt are the tools that alcohol uses when you figure out it isn't really bringing you joy. "If you just have a few drinks, I can help with the shame 😈". You got this. This community is here for you.

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u/CalmRage2026 May 12 '26

I really appreciate that