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Originally Posted by Introvrtd1 
I learned that SUGAR is partially to blame for most anxiety disorders.
I agree with Astro about trying fruits.
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I'm not sure about anxiety, but it's fact that alcoholics crave sugar. When I stopped drinking I couldn't stop shoving donuts and cookies in my face. I still struggle with it, currently I'm battling high cholesterol.
There are plenty of alternatives. They're a little pricey, but you can get a variety of sugar-free sweets and desserts. Sometimes even sugar-free gum works for me to overcome a craving.
There are plenty of alternatives. They're a little pricey, but you can get a variety of sugar-free sweets and desserts. Sometimes even sugar-free gum works for me to overcome a craving.
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Originally Posted by Astro
I'm not sure about anxiety, but it's fact that alcoholics crave sugar. When I stopped drinking I couldn't stop shoving donuts and cookies in my face. I still struggle with it, currently I'm battling high cholesterol.
There are plenty of alternatives. They're a little pricey, but you can get a variety of sugar-free sweets and desserts. Sometimes even sugar-free gum works for me to overcome a craving.
There are plenty of alternatives. They're a little pricey, but you can get a variety of sugar-free sweets and desserts. Sometimes even sugar-free gum works for me to overcome a craving.
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I found I didn't need to punish myself with carrot sticks and such. There are plenty of options like taking fat free yogurt, topping it with natural peanut butter, and freezing it was a great treat. Also, a piece of dark chocolate helps to fight cholesterol.
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I think that long term drug addicts have intense food cravings too when they quit. I didn't just crave sweets when I quit, but ALL food. I was never full, no matter how much I ate. I'm pretty sure it had something to do with the receptors in my brain....since they weren't receiving those drugs, it seems they needed a substitute & food filled that void.
I'm committing myself to a processed sugar free diet tomorrow, w/the exception of 1 dark chocolate bar/wk. I'm going to split it up into 7 portions & eat 1 portion/day.
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I'm committing myself to a processed sugar free diet tomorrow, w/the exception of 1 dark chocolate bar/wk. I'm going to split it up into 7 portions & eat 1 portion/day.
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Originally Posted by Astro
I found I didn't need to punish myself with carrot sticks and such. There are plenty of options like taking fat free yogurt, topping it with natural peanut butter, and freezing it was a great treat. Also, a piece of dark chocolate helps to fight cholesterol.
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Originally Posted by Astro
I found I didn't need to punish myself with carrot sticks and such. There are plenty of options like taking fat free yogurt, topping it with natural peanut butter, and freezing it was a great treat. Also, a piece of dark chocolate helps to fight cholesterol.
Originally Posted by kzaug2014
I think that long term drug addicts have intense food cravings too when they quit. I didn't just crave sweets when I quit, but ALL food. I was never full, no matter how much I ate. I'm pretty sure it had something to do with the receptors in my brain....since they weren't receiving those drugs, it seems they needed a substitute & food filled that void.
I'm committing myself to a processed sugar free diet tomorrow, w/the exception of 1 dark chocolate bar/wk. I'm going to split it up into 7 portions & eat 1 portion/day.
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I'm committing myself to a processed sugar free diet tomorrow, w/the exception of 1 dark chocolate bar/wk. I'm going to split it up into 7 portions & eat 1 portion/day.
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Food cravings slowly went away as I began to replace the junk food with healthy snacks. I like this much better than the beer and burger binges. I feel a heckofalot better in the morning too! Haha!
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Day 56....
No anxiety for several days.....I must be doing something right....starting to venture out and drive to areas I would otherwise avoid...
So this is sobriety....hello my old friend....I've come to talk with you again....
It's getting better.....
No anxiety for several days.....I must be doing something right....starting to venture out and drive to areas I would otherwise avoid...
So this is sobriety....hello my old friend....I've come to talk with you again....
It's getting better.....
I'm so glad that sobriety is starting to feel normal for you!Member
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I freaked myself out tonight....a little hyperventing out of nowhere....
Got scared and brought back a little anxiety....uugghh
Sipping some chamomile tea and trying to relax
I freaked myself out tonight....a little hyperventing out of nowhere....
Got scared and brought back a little anxiety....uugghh
Sipping some chamomile tea and trying to relax
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I've been exercising late at night, going out on bicycle rides so I'm pretty wired when I return.
Chamomile tea and a hot shower are an immense help, I fall asleep quickly.
Chamomile tea and a hot shower are an immense help, I fall asleep quickly.
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I know it's frustrating, but you're doing great at pushing through intro! The further you get into sobriety, it will seem more like...3 steps forwards, 2 back....then only 1 back...then smooth sailing. I hope you're feeling less anxious soon.
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Originally Posted by kzaug2014
I know it's frustrating, but you're doing great at pushing through intro! The further you get into sobriety, it will seem more like...3 steps forwards, 2 back....then only 1 back...then smooth sailing. I hope you're feeling less anxious soon.
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Thanks as always for the encouragement
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I figure all it takes is to have a tiny vitamin or mineral deficiency to put my body totally out of whack and send me into anxiety.......
Our body is a delicate balance of chemicals to keep us functional and sane....Now I understand why there are mental illnesses that plague us.....
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Our body is a delicate balance of chemicals to keep us functional and sane....Now I understand why there are mental illnesses that plague us.....
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