Does anyone else find this to be a problem

[Jacy]

I noticed that by afternoon or late afternoon when I am starting a little sluggish and tired that is when you really want to drink. This happened last week and as well. Does anyone know what is causing that?

[lushy]

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I believe it is low blood sugar. Alcohol is a quick pick-me-up which is why I used to always reach for it when I was tired in the afternoon. Try eating a little something. Not only will it help with the craving but it might perk you up a little. Same thing happens to me.....

[paula]

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Same thing happens to me I usually eat chocolate,

[Newyear]

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Definitely a trigger. I was very stressed today and that was a huge trigger too. It is such an automated thing too....tired, stressed = want alcohol.
It is good to be aware of it so you can talk yourself out of it.
List the reasons it is not a good idea. Take deep breaths. Sit in a chair for 10min and relax (don't allow yourself to get up during that 10min). Kind of like giving yourself a 'timeout'.
Sometimes if you can get past that 1-2 hours it will be over.

Lisa

[MonaCat]

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Yes, that's what I would too, reach for the glass of wine, to help me get through making dinner.

[nancy]

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probably a craving for sugar or carbohydrate.

try a snack every 2-3 hours to keep blood sugar up but not sky high.

try 100% whole grain carbohydrates (crackers for example or whole wheat bagel with cinnamon) and some healthy fat on top, like a bit of peanut butter or light cream cheese (if you are trying to lose weight).

[Accountable for Me]

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I agree with all of the above. Low blood sugar is a huge trigger to want the drink. I always found around 2-3pm were the times I would start to obsess about having one. I found in the beginning, eating small, frequent meals helped stave off the cravings. My diet was full of high protien/whole grains. They keep your blood sugar levels stable longer than eating high fat/sugar carbs. Either way eating is better than drinking. Everything will stabilize in a few weeks.

[MDBiker]

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when this happens to me I take some L-glut and everything smooths out
bear

[Guest]

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Same thing here with me..the afternoons are the worst for me.

[mac]

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I agree with the advice - I notice when hungry I crave but on a full or semi-full stomach not an issue.
mac

[Jacy]

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Thanks all for your advice. I find that even after I have eaten (which I start to feel tired) makes it worse. I am going to try some of the things suggested.

[hart]

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(((Jacy)))

I'm with u hon. Yesterday about 3 pm I was thinking.....boy would I like a nap. I ate and usually that would make me sleepier, but I ended up staying up until 9:30....took my Rubios and this was the easiest....though not easy....that I have gotten up for about ten days.

Maybe it was/is low blood sugar, for both of us.:blah: