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Victor_c3

(3,557 posts)
5. I'm on naltrexone as well
Mon Jul 30, 2018, 05:53 AM
Jul 2018

I’ve been debating switching to vivatrol (it’s basically the same thing, but it’s an injection you get once per month), but I get sloppy with taking my meds at times.

When I take naltrexone and some of my other PTSD meds, I find that it kills my appetite and I sweat a lot when I exercise. I just make sure I drink lots of water, but after a few months of it I’m finally getting my beach-body back.

The weight loss is a just a good side affect for me. It could also be that, when I’m not drinking alcohol, that I consume way less calories too.

At 38 years old, I’m going to finally be able to sport my speedo at the beach. Now that I’m divorced and single, I just need someone to help shave my back. When I get my bro-zilian (the male version of a Brazilian) maybe I’ll just get them to wax my back too.

Just kidding, I don’t have a hairy back.

Good for you. Volaris Jul 2018 #1
I am cheering for you! And the Boog, that wonderful Lab of yours is by your side. MLAA Jul 2018 #2
Best of luck MFM008 Jul 2018 #3
I'm proud of you, too. You recognized you had a problem and addressed it. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2018 #4
I'm on naltrexone as well Victor_c3 Jul 2018 #5
I hear you TEB Jul 2018 #7
Thanks for the laugh. I never had a "beach" body even when fit TexasProgresive Jul 2018 #11
I'm here in spirit, supporting you! CaptainTruth Jul 2018 #6
Good for you! Tucker08087 Jul 2018 #8
You can do it HopeAgain Jul 2018 #9
I'm pulling for you, TEB. democrank Jul 2018 #10
That's good. I didn't know about naltrexone. TexasProgresive Jul 2018 #12
Good luck. CentralMass Jul 2018 #13
Good for you SouthernIrish Jul 2018 #14
You can do it, with help. Get support where you can find it and lean on it at least a little. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2018 #15
The Atlantic has an article about this "Sinclair Method" dawg day Jul 2018 #16
Good for you TEB Ohiogal Jul 2018 #17
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