Vitamins and supplements galore will help:
- a super B complex is a must (if you overheat really easy, just start with Thiamine and Folic acid. Niacin is a flusher and tends to make you have hot flashes which is super uncomfortable when you're first detoxing and already running hot).
- A multi-vitamin or better yet, Emergen-C
- Fish oil (especially if you smoke cigarettes)
- Milk Thistle (assists w/ liver cleansing)
- St. John's Wart (if not on any antidepressants this can help immensely but it takes about 4 days to start noticing effects)
Essential oils:
- Peppermint, lavender, Frankincense, Amyris (for sleep).
Medications (if possible to be prescribed by your doctor):
- withdrawal assistance (Gapapentin, Methocarbinal)
- Anxiety meds if needed
Other suggestions:
- I tend to get constipated when getting sober, having Metamucil or Milk of Magnesia works for me. If you're the opposite, I would stick to a BRAT diet if possible.
- Light exercise. My first reaction when told this was HA! Yeah, right. But this helped my shakes, tremors and pains immensely. Brisk walking, stretching, slow circles with your arms and legs.
- Journal how crappy you feel when detoxing. I still read that daily when my cravings hit. It's funny how forgetful we are once feeling better; I'm glad I was disgustingly descriptive.
This all helped for me but every body is different. Kudos to you for making this step!