I have given this a lot of thought today.
I have a prescription for TOPA from my doc and have it sitting on the counter.
I also have all the supplement I need.. my personal favorites being a great multi-vitamin (AllOne), L-Tryp, L-Glut and Kudzu (however, the Kudzu I have never given a fair go).
Topa - Makes me feel like I am taking something because I am sick.. Now, one could argue that alcoholism is a sickness, and I am aware of the similarities. I also agree with some of these arguments. However, a daily reminder is not something I want right now.. is this wrong? I also don't want to feel dependent on a medication this time around. I want to sit with my cravings, urges and uncomfortableness. That may sound crazy but as TOPA-DOPA was a problem for me, It does make me kind of zone-out. On the other hand, I am thinking I could use it for the first month, or so to help me get through the rough patches.
Supps - I know they work, not quite as quick a fix as the TOPA, but with time and exercise they do work for me. I quit all my supps about 8 months ago. I don't believe for a second that that is what caused my relapse, but I am sure that depriving my self of proper nutrition did not help the cause. I think with supplements I can do this naturally and this is something that I can implement for a lifetime.
I am already exercising. I work out with a trainer 3x per week and starting this week she is going to make me a runner.. my request..
This alone helps me tremendously!
Well, I think I just wanted to type this out for myself. It was probably completely boring to most readers, but I think it helped me to make my decision.. Supps and exercise it is.. . If I feel like it is not working then I will revisit TOPA..
sorry for the snoozer....... It helps me process when I write
MM
I have a prescription for TOPA from my doc and have it sitting on the counter.
I also have all the supplement I need.. my personal favorites being a great multi-vitamin (AllOne), L-Tryp, L-Glut and Kudzu (however, the Kudzu I have never given a fair go).
Topa - Makes me feel like I am taking something because I am sick.. Now, one could argue that alcoholism is a sickness, and I am aware of the similarities. I also agree with some of these arguments. However, a daily reminder is not something I want right now.. is this wrong? I also don't want to feel dependent on a medication this time around. I want to sit with my cravings, urges and uncomfortableness. That may sound crazy but as TOPA-DOPA was a problem for me, It does make me kind of zone-out. On the other hand, I am thinking I could use it for the first month, or so to help me get through the rough patches.
Supps - I know they work, not quite as quick a fix as the TOPA, but with time and exercise they do work for me. I quit all my supps about 8 months ago. I don't believe for a second that that is what caused my relapse, but I am sure that depriving my self of proper nutrition did not help the cause. I think with supplements I can do this naturally and this is something that I can implement for a lifetime.
I am already exercising. I work out with a trainer 3x per week and starting this week she is going to make me a runner.. my request..
This alone helps me tremendously! Well, I think I just wanted to type this out for myself. It was probably completely boring to most readers, but I think it helped me to make my decision.. Supps and exercise it is.. . If I feel like it is not working then I will revisit TOPA..
sorry for the snoozer....... It helps me process when I write
MM
.....time to be outside, plant stuff.....Meditation Mama, keep up the good work.....but don't eat the porker!!!!:goodjob:
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