More than what it seems?
I fell into a tight spot a few days ago. A lethargic feeling coupled with melancholy on a saturday afternoon had me entertaining thoughts of a drink. I can honestly say that the thoughts arose because that was my old response to quelling depression. A few drinks and then depression banished. Of course we all know that giving in to such temptation always led to depression coming back as a regular but unwelcome guest.
After a couple of hours I went to the local health food store to hopefully find some gaba. When I found out they were out, I bought some L-theanine and took it quickly with water on an empty stomach. It worked like magic. I won't explain what it did for me but the urge to drink vanished and I felt better in my thinking.
I just wonder know how much of the "restless, irritable, and discontent" thinking and feeling is really a cry from our bodies and brains for a physiological change needed at that moment, and the sooner, the better. Good to be sober today. Thank you all.