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[Alip2003]

Hi
I have just discovered this forum and program, it is helping me so much,thank you!
I have ordered the book from Amazon and waiting for it to come. I have read alot of posts on this forum which has been very helpful.
I am going to go to the vitamin store and buy some supplements. This is my shopping list

Multi vitamin
B complex
Kudzu
Milk Thistle
Magnesium
L- glut
5 http

How does that sound? Is there any I should add or omit? Can anyone suggest a schedule and dosage please?

[ITGeekChick]

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Hi Alip!

Your supplement list sounds exactly like mine, except I'm not sure what 5 http is. I take all of the others that you listed.

One thing you might add, if (like me) you depended on alcohol to help you fall asleep: melatonin. I take 5mg before I get into bed at night and usually fall asleep within 20-30 minutes.

Good luck to you on this journey...you'll be so glad you started it!

[kdog]

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Hello alip, sounds like you got everything, but I couldn't find kudzu in a store, let me know if you have any luck with that. Best of luck to you on your new journey!
Kdog

[Doggygirl]

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:welcome: Alip! The book will have a lot of info about the supplements and how to take them. There is also an update: http://www.mywayout.org/supps/update.pdf

I couldn't stay sober between 7AM and 3PM for even a day before I came here and started the My Way Out program. I hope you find your way out too!

DG

[pixie]

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Hi Alip

That sounds like a good list. For the L-glut, many people prefer the powder over the capsules. You can safely take quite a bit - several grams a day. I take a large spoonful once or twice a day. It tends to work fast too, so you can take more if you're having cravings.

5-HTP is I believe a serotonin precursor, some people find it helpful for depression. I tried it briefly with no effect, but I may not have given it a fair trial. I have also tried tryptophan which is also a serotonin precursor. It did not help with my depression, but it was great for falling asleep at night - your mileage may vary. Anyway something else to try if the 5-HTP or melatonin is not working for you.

[Prairie Fairy]

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You do have to be careful with 5- HTP if you are on any RX anti-depressant or other drug for a neurology related condition as this one can shift your chemistry and alter the effectiveness of your prescribed meds.

I take the melatonin in a liquid gel formulation that I recently found - and I am now moving to sleep from 40 minutes to 12 - 15 minutes so that's a vast improvement. Less time tossing and turning thinking about AL.

Echo - L-Glut powder far more effective than capsules - and in bad cravings just shove a spoonful in - gross as that is - and then slam the water or juice. Icky but effective.

[Alip2003]

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Thank you all for the replies and advice. I am so glad I found this program and forum.
I am determined to become a "normal"social drinker. Thank you for your well wishes,I am off to the store now to get the supplements