Alcohol Recovery Without 12 Steps Community Group
This group was created to explore various recovery paths for Alcoholism. We generally chose to explore paths outside of the AA model, or ones which incorporate, but are not limited to AA. Anyone wanting to learn and explore how to become free from alcohol addiction are welcome. Our main goal is to support each other with compassion and decency, while remaining open minded...
I am learning a lot here, and I thank each and everyone of you for the great support you give! I was wondering if anyone knows of any over the counter vitamins that can help with the anxiety and restlessness I experience when I go sober for a couple of days. I feel if I can level this "swing" my self-recovery will be emotionally easier.
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Not sure about vitamins, but their are herbs that have claims of helping you sleep better. Anxiety is a hard one to deal with, and I'm still struggleing with is even with meds. I know alcoholics are often vitamin B deficient. I need to take those early in the day because they add to my nightime anxiety if I take them late. If you find anything out please let us know.
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I guess that explains why having a Rockstar seemed to be the best hang-over cure for me.... its loaded with all the Bs. Thanks for your input!
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Yah I've heard caffien is good for one too. I'm not sure why cause it's a diuretic.
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hey jenn St John Wort a big dose is good daily and also Valerian for sleep Camomile tea is you can stand the taste is also good with a dash of honey I have exactly the same problem and why i have had to have a drink just one or two to relax not a good idea mind you but i was beside myself physically feeling dreadful and i had done so well over a week
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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My ENT sent me for more tests last week...one where they had me lie back in a chair, with blacked out goggles on so I couldn't see while they administered water into my ears one at a time ( first warm, then room-tempurature, then cold) while they video taped my eyes and asked me questions to determine how cognizant I was... This test went HORRIBLY. They were about 20 seconds or so into...
