Vitamin B complex Mega way to go

[Neo]

All the times I've tried to quit , A good vitamin B supp has always helped with beer and smoking cold turkey and I mean at least 10 a day and 25 - 30 cigs/day . I use this twice a day for the first week , then cut back to 1 a day on subsequent weeks

http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/67490/Swisse-Ultiboost-Mega-B-60-Tablets

Last week I hit day 2 and felt funny and had ran out of Vit B. same as when I've tried other stuff. I do have Valium on hand as backup but always found I can get through with a good vit B supp without even touching the Val. A must for any quitters toolkit as far as i'm concerned and think this will really help those stuggling

Neo

[starty]

Thanks Neo,

What exactly does it help with? I take B vits but probably not a big enough dose

[Neo]

Found it helps with any panic attack moments and keeps me calmer. Have been using 2 a day and other than some restlessness, don't feel too bad. I tried last week ,first time I quit without it and fell really funny on day 2 so know it is having an affect on me. Eating well too . Tried phenibut last week and was great but have been off it until next week till I get past the first initial days

[paulywogg]

Thanks Neo,I'm starting out again after going off the rails on a crazy train! All information on supps is very much appreciated, I know we both have it in us,wishing you strength

[aihfl]

I've taken a B complex religiously since becoming sober. You wouldn't think a vitamin has the power to do this, but during the early days, I could actually feel myself becoming calmer within an hour of taking it.

Starty, here's the breakdown of the B complex I take. I just buy it off the shelf:

Thiamine 100mg
Riboflavin 20mg
Niacin 25mg
B-6 3mg
Folic Acid 400mcg
B-12 100mcg
Pantothenic Acid 5.5mg
Biotin 300mcg
Vitamin C 200mg

Last time I was in rehab, I've had some of the best therapists I've ever had, and one of us told us about high-dose thiamine 2-300mg 2-3x per day to decrease anxiety and cravings for alcohol, but as always, consult a doctor beforehand!

[Mr Vervill]

Thinking about starting b-complex. Is there a brand name, aihfl? I know you don't want to spam, you can send it in a PM if you like, Thx

[aihfl]

Mr. V., I just get it at Costco. It is their store brand, Kirkland Signature. But I think those proportions would be the same in just about any brand B complex.

[Mr Vervill]

Thanks, Aihfl

[paulywogg]

The one I'm trying is time released so you don't get that hot,jittery feeling the b's sometimes give,let me see...Nature's Bounty time released B-complex with folic acid and vitamin c

[Neo]

If your in Australia, I have used the Swisse multiple times cold turkey from heavy drinking & smoking and have never had a problem using 2 x day after a meal and not needed Valium even though I keep it on hand just incase .I have tried without Vit B but found I get withdrawals into the 2nd day . For free time release, eat after a meal. B vitamins are water soluble and shouldn't be taken without food

Swisse Ultiboost Mega B+

Ingredients

EACH TABLET CONTAINS:
Vitamin B1 (thiamine nitrate 150 mg)
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin 20 mg)
Nicotinamide 200 mg
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid 137.4 mg from calcium pantothenate 150 mg)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine 41.1 mg from pyridoxine hydrochloride 50 mg)
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin 60 mcg)
Folic acid 400 mcg
Biotin 40 mcg
Choline bitartrate 25 mg
Inositol 25 mg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid 119.8 mg from calcium ascorbate 145 mg)
Vitamin E 100 IU (d-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate 82.6 mg)
Calcium 60 mg (calcium hydrogen phosphate 258.2 mg)
Magnesium 30 mg (magnesium oxide – heavy 49.7 mg)
Zinc 5.5 mg (zinc amino acid chelate 27.5 mg)
Potassium 27 mg (potassium phosphate- dibasic 60.1 mg)
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis leaf extract equiv. Dry 500 mg)

[paulywogg]

Neo,they used to carry the"Swisse" brand here in the US at walgreens,I used to take the "Mood" one,they stopped carrying their products about a year ago