Days sober.....
Im drinking hot lemon water every morning, after lunch, and in the evening an hour before bedtime.....it stabilizes my blood sugar, and keeps my potassium levels in good shape....
I found out whenever my potassium is low, I experience a lot of symptoms relating to anxiety, among other disorders like sugar cravings.
This has also helped me drop a few pounds in the process.
I found out whenever my potassium is low, I experience a lot of symptoms relating to anxiety, among other disorders like sugar cravings.
This has also helped me drop a few pounds in the process.
I've grown fond of my new routine.....Waking up is a pleasure, feeling rested or somewhat still sleepy. That's ok, because I'll slowly wake up looking forward to a new day......
Its a far cry from the cruddy feelings I had after a night of beer bingeing and NOT looking forward to even getting out of bed.....Not that I got any sleep to begin with....
Its a far cry from the cruddy feelings I had after a night of beer bingeing and NOT looking forward to even getting out of bed.....Not that I got any sleep to begin with....
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Is there such thing as rebound anxiety from the calming effects of chamomile tea?.....Try to only drink it maybe one night a week but I've noticed the night after I will feel a bit anxious....
For three nights in a row Ive had two cups of chamomile tea when things got rough.....Calmed me down and helped me sleep....So the fourth night I didn't have any but my anxiety came back....I muttled thru without the tea for a couple nights and guess what?.....The anxiety went away.....sort of like a brief withdrawal....
This happened a couple times now.....
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For three nights in a row Ive had two cups of chamomile tea when things got rough.....Calmed me down and helped me sleep....So the fourth night I didn't have any but my anxiety came back....I muttled thru without the tea for a couple nights and guess what?.....The anxiety went away.....sort of like a brief withdrawal....
This happened a couple times now.....
For three nights in a row Ive had two cups of chamomile tea when things got rough.....Calmed me down and helped me sleep....So the fourth night I didn't have any but my anxiety came back....I muttled thru without the tea for a couple nights and guess what?.....The anxiety went away.....sort of like a brief withdrawal....
This happened a couple times now.....
I've never had low potassium, but I eat a lot of bananas.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
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Lemon water is a great detoxifier.....it will drain not only the toxic, but the essential nutrients as well...
Life is such a delicate balance.....When I was drinking.....my nutritional values were likely all screwed up......All my essential vitamins and minerals were likely deficient, however there were no symptoms at all and I was able to function like a strong, able bodied individual ....
But getting healthy and eating right is a constant battle to keep my nutrients intact because the slightest imbalance will put me into a tailspin of symptoms!
Geez!
But getting healthy and eating right is a constant battle to keep my nutrients intact because the slightest imbalance will put me into a tailspin of symptoms!
Geez!
Hi Intro, is there some type of activity you could do when you get down n out...Like reading, bowling, bingo, going to the gym, pottery or art class ( during the week. )
I've been quite anxious today too. I've accepted that I may just be the anxious type and that I'll live w/that. But, my anxious days are now few & far between. The 3 things I find that help me most are eating well, exercise and keeping busy.
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I've been quite anxious today too. I've accepted that I may just be the anxious type and that I'll live w/that. But, my anxious days are now few & far between. The 3 things I find that help me most are eating well, exercise and keeping busy.
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Hi Intro, is there some type of activity you could do when you get down n out...Like reading, bowling, bingo, going to the gym, pottery or art class ( during the week. )
I've been quite anxious today too. I've accepted that I may just be the anxious type and that I'll live w/that. But, my anxious days are now few & far between. The 3 things I find that help me most are eating well, exercise and keeping busy.
I've been quite anxious today too. I've accepted that I may just be the anxious type and that I'll live w/that. But, my anxious days are now few & far between. The 3 things I find that help me most are eating well, exercise and keeping busy.
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