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[dstro]

hi, I'm new to this sort of thing, but bin reading other people's msgs and seems really friendly and non judgemental so here goes :-) I'm Dave I'm 39 yo bin drinking since I was 18. suffer from depression most my adult life. smoked alot of dope in my younger days which I gave up at 25 then started drinking heavly. I don't know if I'm an alcoholic but I certainly rely on a drink to help me unwind or forget my working day. I normally probably average around 4 beers a night more at wkend and snooker nights ( which is tonight) had a big bender last Saturday and felt like crap all Sunday until I got my hair of the dog. I've been dry since then, felt proud of myself even if only 3 days. but I'm out tonight and tempted to have a couple , then I got my Fri and sat treats and Sunday drink to forget it's Monday the next day. I'm joking thats normally how I justify it to myself. might stay in tonight to help. sorry for the rambling as I said I'm new to this. thanks Dave

[Quest for the key]

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Hiya Dave and welcome:welcome:

You are in the right place here - among friends and people at various stages in their recovery.

Pop over to the newbies nest - or have a toot around and say "hi" in the various open threads - we are all very very friendly - honest !!!

Good luck to you on your journey - one step at a time

Questy x

[dstro]

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thanks I'll have a look :-)

[Alcoholic]

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Hi and welcome! Yes, this is by far the friendliest forum ever! Glad to have you, Dave!

[dstro]

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thanks al :-) know any good tips of how to get to sleep at night? I think I've had about 3 hrs since Monday :-(

[satz123]

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dstro;1394861 wrote: thanks al :-) know any good tips of how to get to sleep at night? I think I've had about 3 hrs since Monday :-(

Magnesium - I've been banging on about it for months. Works a treat for me Dave !!

[satz123]

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Heard yesterday that an Epsom Salts bath gets the magnesium in via your pours and works even better.
5 HTP is another supplement I swear by to calm you and help you sleep!

[dstro]

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wow thanks for that I'll try to find some. what about thirst quenchers getting proper bored with tea

[stumpy]

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Welcome Dave, I've been told that Melatonin works really well but it made me sick, most meds and vitamins are hard on my stomach but many people swear by it. I had to go through my doctor for a sleep aide, I can't say that my sleeping problems are from quiting AL over a month ago.

[K9Lover]

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Hi Dave and Welcome!

You've been given good advice already, I have to agree with the Epsom Salt bath, it replenishes minerals that alcohol has robbed your body of. It will also calm and relax your body, making it easier to sleep. I also use Melatonin as a sleep aid when needed. As far as thirst quenchers, I would recommend Gatorade or other sports drink to really rehydrate yourself. A lot of people suggest fruit juices mixed with lemon/lime soda as sort of a spritzer...personally I am hooked on iced tea right now

Stick close to us. We DO understand what you're going through, and can help. Glad to have you here!

K9

[struggles]

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Hi Dave, I understand you completely and what I would not give to be able to say I am 3 days. I went for a while and slipped and am in this slump. It's not easy and it sucks and all we can do it go on and hope that one day it will "click" for us. I had that click and I let it go. Alcohol is a demon and one I can't seem to shake, but I try. I actually took benydryl to help me sleep because I was afraid of other meds...but I don't know if that was the answer. Melantonin made me sick as well, but funny how the booze does not. We are here for you as we are for each other. Please keep posting and reading, that helps alot. :h

[Catbuddy]

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satz123;1394864 wrote: Heard yesterday that an Epsom Salts bath gets the magnesium in via your pours and works even better.
5 HTP is another supplement I swear by to calm you and help you sleep!

Yes, yes, the epsom salt baths are fantastic! It does work as you described, and if you have had lots of exercise, takes away the lactic acid/soreness as well. I take magnesium and Calm Forte together at night, and it's working great. This from someone who had insomnia and sleep issues for decades.

Catbuddy

[dstro]

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thanks for all your help and advice, I've decided not to out to snooker tonight don't think I'll b able to resist the real ales. so I'm off to the supermarket to try and find some of this salt bath stuff and maybe treat myself to some lemonade and Tropicana :-) hopefully get thru day 4 ok. hang in there struggles really hope u find ur click, mine was that bender sat night decided iv got to take control not let it control me. hopefully I cam do it, this is longest iv been without a drink for probably 20 years. your right about it being a demon I feel as tho iv got a devil and angel on each shoulder

[Alcoholic]

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Dave:

To sleep: when I was in college and grad school, I dimmed the lights and read the boring text books and fell asleep in minutes.

Now: I use my Iphone and read a very boring article. The phone dims and turns itself off after some inactivity.

Otherwise melatonin or benadryl work great.

Alcoholic

[tammie]

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day 4 feeling lousey and can't sleep