I just found this website.....please help me

[mama bear]

I am 49 today and have decided I need help. I drink 12 to 15 beers every few days or so. I used to be a moderate drinker, but over the past two years, things have gotten out of control. If I have one, I am done.....I cannot stop. Have read several books to try to stop, but that only lasts a week or so. I am battling depression and am taking Effexor and Klonopin for anxiety. Will the supplements and the meds mentioned here be tolerable if I am taking these prescriptions?
Should I do this? I want to be a better wife, mom, boss and person.
Please help me

[stirly-girly]

I just found this website.....please help me

Hi Mama Bear and :welcome: to MWO. First of all, :bday7: - you have given yourself a present just by taking the first steps - admitting that you have a problem with alcohol and wanting to confront that problem.

I know nothing about either the medications you are taking or medications and/or supplements available here or that other members are taking. I just wanted to say welcome to MWO and to tell you that you have come to a safe place. Here is a group of fine people who genuinely care about and support each other. No one judges, no one criticizes. We are all here together with the same goal in mind - to overcome our problem with alcohol and to live a healthier, happier life. Read as much as you can, post all you want and ask whatever you want. There are many people here who can give you good advice on the questions you have. I wish you all the best in your journey towards a healthier you.
Stirly

[Grateful]

I just found this website.....please help me

Mama Bear - Happy Birthday! Should you do this? Yes - definitely. I am also taking Effexor and took the supplements suggested here with no side effects. Have you read the MWO book? You can download it from this site. I understand about not being able to just have one....I was like that too. You will find so many wonderful people on here willing to help and support you. Stay close and keep posting. YOU CAN DO THIS!!

[mama bear]

I just found this website.....please help me

I am over joyed

to know there are peopleout there listening to me.....I am crying tearsof relief......what do I need to do to get started?

[startingover]

I just found this website.....please help me

Hiya Mama Bear.
Many many happy returns of the day!
You have found a great place here. I take prozac and the supplements. I think with SSRIs and SNRIs (that `i believe effexor is) you must stay away from anything that affects serotonin levels. So that means supps like St Johns Wort, SAMe, 5HTP and Tryptophan.
Read the book that will give you an idea of what might help you regarding supps and or meds.
Also, if you are drinking very heavily right now, please be careful, stopping cold turkey can bring on seizures. Not for everyone, but it is a risk.
Here are a couple of links you might find useful too. 1 is a hard hitting documentary about alcoholics in the UK (works every time for me if I get tempted)
https://www.mywayout.org/community/f9...ary-37717.html
And this is the toolbox thread, full of useful advice and inspiration
https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html
Good to see you here Mama.

[Grateful]

I just found this website.....please help me

I started by reading the book from this site and reading all the posts here - on all the threads. The book explains what supplements you can take and also there is a thread on meds.....I'm sure someone who has been here longer than me will jump on and help you even more....but I just wanted you to know that I'm here. This is the one place that you can come to and share whatever with us and not have to worry about being judged. In fact, these people here whom I have never met are the only friends that I can "talk" to about anything. So, join in and don't be shy!!

[JackieClaire]

I just found this website.....please help me

:welcome: mama bear,

Just wanted to add my hello. We've all walked in your shoes at one time.

Have look in the link below to get some ideas of putting a plan into action.


https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html

J x

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[Chillgirl]

I just found this website.....please help me

Hi Mama Bear!
So glad you found us, this site has been a Godsend to me.
This will be you best birthday present you could ever give yourself....

Wishing you lots of strength.

[Meech]

I just found this website.....please help me

Hi Mama Bear,

:welcome:
I agree with the others, being on this site today could be one of the best birthday gifts you give yourself.

Read tonnes of threads, post lots, chat if you need to want to. This has been LIFE SAVING for me and I just joined in January. I am turning into the woman that I use to only dream about. It can be tough but the payoff is HUGE!

I'm a Mother in my forties who absolutely loves her beer. But I am working at loving a lot more things that give me joy, happiness, energy and health in return. I am only using L-Glute right now and taking vitamins (B complex, omega 3's, Vit D). the Glute seems to be helping with cravings. Plus don't get too hungry because that can bring on the beer (all alcohol really) cravings like nothing else.
Look forward to listening, sharing and working on sobriety together.

For me One Beer is too many and a thousand is not enough! I have tried for 20 years to moderate. And finally realized that it not possible for me.

You are going to change your life and really start living too.
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[mama bear]

I just found this website.....please help me

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

You are all wonderful and I am filled with hope.
I just ordered the book and can't wait for it to get here.
By the way, how did everbody add the cute avatars by their names?

[stirly-girly]

I just found this website.....please help me

mama bear;804895 wrote: You are all wonderful and I am filled with hope.
I just ordered the book and can't wait for it to get here.
By the way, how did everbody add the cute avatars by their names?

Hi again - on the left side of the page you will see My Way Out Forums and right under that is a blue bar that has User CP on the left side. Click on that and it will open a box that says, among other things - edit avatar. There are tons of pictures and sketches to choose from. (Just don't pick mine:H:blinkylove Stirly...:l

[Jolie]

I just found this website.....please help me

Mama Bear:welcome:

I too wanted to put my two cents worth in here - I joined back in November and wish I would have known about MWO years ago. I am like you - can never stop at one. I would love to be able to moderate and I'm not saying you won't be able to but I'm not sure if I will ever be able to. I drank every day for the past several years - been AF for 12 days this time (18 days my last try with attempt at moderating in between). MWO is truly a lifesaver - you will see! The best part is you can tell us anything, ask us anything - my addiction is pretty much a secret to everyone around me (family and friends included). MWO opens up a whole new world and a new chance at a sober, guilt-free, happy new you. Happy Birthday!

Jolie
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[Lavande]

I just found this website.....please help me

Hi Mama Bear,

Welcome to MWO, this is a good place!
And Happy Birthday - this is a big day for you

You have already been given some great advice! I would just like to extend an invitation to you to drop in the 'Newbies Nest' thread for some support. Lots of people there just getting started like you & some of us who have been around a while & just don't want to leave the Nest

Wishing you the best on your journey!

Lav

[mama bear]

I just found this website.....please help me

Thanks everyone........have a happy and sober weekend. WInter Olympics start tonight!

[JackieClaire]

I just found this website.....please help me

Love the avatar,mama bear