Posted by Else on December 5, 2001, at 13:38:24
In reply to Re: Sedative-Hypnotics, Disinhibition Enthusiasm » Else, posted by Twain on December 5, 2001, at 8:40:40
Hi Twain,
Thank you for your input but I think you may have mis-interpreted me. I am not currently self-medicating with alcohol for apathy. I was using alcohol for atrocious PMS symptoms but I stopped mostly because it takes a massive amount of booze to get even a slight improvement in my mood and also because I feel a billion times worse after.It's true that alcohol peps me up but I don't use it for that purpose because I know people realise I am drunk and don't take me seriously and also because it produces disastrous results when combined with clonazepam (black-outs for example). Anyway, I was more interested in reading about studies about neuro-transmitters and stuff like that. But thank you anyway and the best to you.
> Hi,
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> I know what you're talking about when you describe lack of motivation and using alcohol to disinhibit yourself and discover something worthwhile to do. I can't count the projects I've started or, at least, dreamed up while drinking that I quickly abandoned.
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> Have you read "Seven Weeks to Sobriety" by Larson? It is a biochemical approach to alcoholism that identifies the type of alcoholic and prescribes a nutritional and dietary program that includes alot of supplements - some, like tryptophane, that aren't available in the USA.
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> Sometimes adding something insignificant, like omega3 oil, can make a huge difference. When I followed the program I felt better but, for me, that's reason to drink.
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> The only time I've ever really felt good or "at home" was drunk or on acid.
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> Now, I muck through with Wellbutrin and Neurotin. Add to that, meditation or prayer, and I usually have enought Peace to stay sober.
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