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Posted by partlycloudy on March 22, 2005, at 9:43:28
...to aid in sobriety? I just bought a copy of "Eating Right to Live Sober", and I started to take some supplements too. Will I be able to use these tools effectively without having to go through a day-long blood sugar level test? The research I've done so far for nutritional counselling services look like they just want to suck the money out of you and sell high priced vitamins. I'm just ornery enough to try to do this myself.
I'd hate to think I'm spinning my wheels here and setting myself up for another fall. I've being doing pretty well lately - not completely drink-free, but I have stopped at one, as the craving to continue doesn't seem to be there. Yahoo!
Any and all input - good, bad, ugly - is appreciated.
pc
Posted by justyourlaugh on March 22, 2005, at 10:24:50
In reply to Anyone have experience with diet and supplements, posted by partlycloudy on March 22, 2005, at 9:43:28
you should post on "alternative"
they are really helpful..if you did not already.
j
Posted by partlycloudy on March 22, 2005, at 10:26:59
In reply to Re: Anyone have experience with diet and supplements » partlycloudy, posted by justyourlaugh on March 22, 2005, at 10:24:50
Doh! Good idea....
Posted by partlycloudy on March 24, 2005, at 11:43:41
In reply to Anyone have experience with diet and supplements, posted by partlycloudy on March 22, 2005, at 9:43:28
Posted by TamaraJ on March 24, 2005, at 12:20:24
In reply to Anyone have experience with diet and supplements, posted by partlycloudy on March 22, 2005, at 9:43:28
PC,
I don't have much experience in terms of diet and supplements to aid in sobriety. I wouldn't think you would need to go through day-long blood sugar level testing though. I would think that you will be very aware (by the physical sensations) of peaks and spikes in blood sugar. Believe me, I definitely know when my blood sugar drops because I get extremely lightheaded, shaky and anxious (I have mistaken a hypoglycemic attack as a panic many, many times).
I don't think you are spinning your wheels. I think you are on the right track. I can't remember if you said you were using Taurine (another amino acid) or not. If not, you may want to add that to your regime. You may not want to do this, but I have visited the site The Way Up (www.thewayup.com) and the person who runs the site has a section on conditions (including alcoholism) where she recommends appropriate supplements. Anyway, I have e-mailed her on occassion for advice on supplements I have been taking (although not entirely true, I tell her that I have perused her book and am trying to implement an appropriate plan for myself). She has been very good about getting back to me (usually within a day or two) with answers to questions and advice.
Anyway, sorry I can't be more helpful. I wish you all the best.
Take care
Tamara
> ...to aid in sobriety? I just bought a copy of "Eating Right to Live Sober", and I started to take some supplements too. Will I be able to use these tools effectively without having to go through a day-long blood sugar level test? The research I've done so far for nutritional counselling services look like they just want to suck the money out of you and sell high priced vitamins. I'm just ornery enough to try to do this myself.
>
> I'd hate to think I'm spinning my wheels here and setting myself up for another fall. I've being doing pretty well lately - not completely drink-free, but I have stopped at one, as the craving to continue doesn't seem to be there. Yahoo!
>
> Any and all input - good, bad, ugly - is appreciated.
> pc
Posted by partlycloudy on March 24, 2005, at 14:28:05
In reply to Re: Anyone have experience with diet and supplements » partlycloudy, posted by TamaraJ on March 24, 2005, at 12:20:24
Thanks, Tamara - I will check it out. I don't *think* I'm taking that one but have to check my bottles.
And - thanks for your input!
Posted by mynamehere on March 28, 2005, at 11:21:21
In reply to Anyone have experience with diet and supplements, posted by partlycloudy on March 22, 2005, at 9:43:28
Partly Cloudy (I like your name),
It's good that you want to do your homework before taking supplements. Especially during the acute part of recovery - detox, withdrawals, etc., there are a few things that are known to be very vital and helpful: B vitamins, amino acids, the omega-3 fats. Try to avoid processed foods, and if you eat bread, try to stick to whole grains, not the type made from white flower. Diet makes a big difference in how one feels. I am still in early recovery myself.
> ...to aid in sobriety? I just bought a copy of "Eating Right to Live Sober", and I started to take some supplements too. Will I be able to use these tools effectively without having to go through a day-long blood sugar level test? The research I've done so far for nutritional counselling services look like they just want to suck the money out of you and sell high priced vitamins. I'm just ornery enough to try to do this myself.
>
> I'd hate to think I'm spinning my wheels here and setting myself up for another fall. I've being doing pretty well lately - not completely drink-free, but I have stopped at one, as the craving to continue doesn't seem to be there. Yahoo!
>
> Any and all input - good, bad, ugly - is appreciated.
> pc
Posted by partlycloudy on March 28, 2005, at 17:53:47
In reply to Re: Anyone have experience with diet and supplements, posted by mynamehere on March 28, 2005, at 11:21:21
Are you new-ish? I haven't seen your name, so to speak, around here, and I'm a chronic Babbler...
Are you 12-stepping it?
Hmm... reading the above, you'd wonder if I'm actually conversing in English. Pls pardon my abuse of the language.
Posted by partlycloudy on March 28, 2005, at 17:59:32
In reply to Re: Anyone have experience with diet and supplements » mynamehere, posted by partlycloudy on March 28, 2005, at 17:53:47
And I saw your posts above about worrying about careers, etc. I have down-graded myself through new jobs for the past 12 years. Dealing with job stress - and my self imposed heights of standards that I specialized in - has led me to my present Career: receptionist. Even at this minimally stressful job I was freaking out and breaking down on the job, which thankfully led me to a p-doc and a therapist. I had a two month leave of absence last year, which helped me get on track. But that fear of failure is a big one to get past.
Things do get better.
Posted by mynamehere on March 28, 2005, at 23:39:47
In reply to Re: Anyone have experience with diet and supplements » mynamehere, posted by partlycloudy on March 28, 2005, at 17:53:47
Haha. Don't trip about the language thing. At times I'm over-articulate with words. Other times it's just about getting the message across.
Yes, I'm new-ish?..sort of. I have been lurking on these boards for the past couple of years. I finally decided to get more involved. I do go to meetings (AA & NA), but I am not currently working an intensive 12-step program. Right now, I feel like it's hard enough to simply figure out which direction is up, if ya know what I mean.
I look forward to conversing more with you.
> Are you new-ish? I haven't seen your name, so to speak, around here, and I'm a chronic Babbler...
> Are you 12-stepping it?
> Hmm... reading the above, you'd wonder if I'm actually conversing in English. Pls pardon my abuse of the language.
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