Can I remind everyone about the medical advice rule?
Here is the SR Rule in full....
10. Medical Advice: No Posts giving medical advice, medication advice, or psychiatric advice. Do not use the forum to give or ask for professional medical or psychiatric advice. If you are a medical professional, please remember the forums and chat are for peer support only and not to be used for distributing professional medical advice and/or using the forum to represent your professional services. Medical and Psychiatric advice includes giving a diagnosis, treatment plan, medication advice and dosage suggestions, over the counter and natural home remedies that should be approved by medical professionals. Detox can be dangerous and life threatening at times. Please consult with your physician.
I understand that all who shared are well meaning and trying to help - however what happened to you and how you overcame it may not be suitable for others, and may well keep someone else from seeking the professional assistance they need.
Antihistamines are not sleeping aids for example.
That's an off label use that really should be signed off by a Dr.
Even 'natural' things like amino acids and melatonin can interact with other medications, or may not be suitable for everyone for other reasons.
L-TRYPTOPHAN: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ecautions.html
We are a peer support group here.
We simply cannot give medical advice.
You need to see a medical professional for that.
Please try and be mindful of that.
Thanks for your understanding
Dee
Moderator
SR