What should I stock up on before the detox
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What should I stock up on before the detox
Hi all, I am making today my first day and was wondering what I can do to ease the detox process. I had some great advice in another thread about some herbal things to combat the side effects (thank you) and it got me thinking about other vitamins/herbal things which might help. The doctor told me once that vitamin B is good, but I can't remember if it's a numbered B or just called vitamin B.
Any recommendations?
Thank you.
Edit to add: This may sound silly, but should I avoid pain medicine for a while? I usually take Nurofen Plus for pain (I suspect I take too many, as I'll average 4 a day to deal with hang overs) which is 200mg ibuprofen and 12.8mg codeine phosphate.
Any recommendations?
Thank you.
Edit to add: This may sound silly, but should I avoid pain medicine for a while? I usually take Nurofen Plus for pain (I suspect I take too many, as I'll average 4 a day to deal with hang overs) which is 200mg ibuprofen and 12.8mg codeine phosphate.
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Good to see another Aussie 
I think it's just Vit B - like, you know, in Vegemite even - but I took multivitamins anyway when I first started - I figured I needed them.
Nuros shouldn't be a problem, so long as you stick to recommended dose.
Eat plenty of fresh healthy food if you can, and keep your fluids up. Get lots of rest.
And see a doctor if pain persists
(Seriously its a really good idea to talk to yr doctor about this beforehand anyway - I didn't - and nothing went wrong - but I wouldn't do it that way again - sober responsible Dee says best be safe)
I'm not sure of any way to lessen the process - I just went the 'grin and bear it' route.
Your doctor might have some ideas.
Welcome anyway!
D
I think it's just Vit B - like, you know, in Vegemite even - but I took multivitamins anyway when I first started - I figured I needed them.
Nuros shouldn't be a problem, so long as you stick to recommended dose.
Eat plenty of fresh healthy food if you can, and keep your fluids up. Get lots of rest.
And see a doctor if pain persists
(Seriously its a really good idea to talk to yr doctor about this beforehand anyway - I didn't - and nothing went wrong - but I wouldn't do it that way again - sober responsible Dee says best be safe)
I'm not sure of any way to lessen the process - I just went the 'grin and bear it' route.
Your doctor might have some ideas.
Welcome anyway!
D
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Im glad to hear your going to detox. I know how hard that can be. I was there myself 18 days ago. Please dont request or give any medical advice here at SoberRecovery. Even if its only Vitamins. This is simply a place for support. I hope you understand. Thanks. Mike
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Been there recently, here's what I longed for -
Chapstick and chewing gum were high on my list. Something to read for entertainment and an AA Big Book is very useful, and a deck of cards was nice to have too, especially when TV was off limits. Check out the facility's rules ahead of time as I'm sure it varies.
Congratulations on taking the big step! Good luck on your journey to finding yourself again and loving life on life's terms.
Kathy
Congratulations on taking the big step! Good luck on your journey to finding yourself again and loving life on life's terms.
Kathy
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I dont know how long your going or if your going to rehab after...But I brought lots of snacks. Any and everything they let me to make it more comfortable.
I didnt want to risk me wanting to leave. So the more I had to make me feel like I had a piece of home with me. The better I felt. Chapstick and lotion was huge. Being inside like that dries you up.
But yea...check with the facility to see what you can and cant have.
I was allowed my own pillow and blanket too.
Some places dont let you have products with alcohol in them.
They will regulate what you will take for your pain. So let the professionals handle that.
Just make sure you tell them on intake what pains your having. They should ask anyway.
Great job and good luck.
I didnt want to risk me wanting to leave. So the more I had to make me feel like I had a piece of home with me. The better I felt. Chapstick and lotion was huge. Being inside like that dries you up.
But yea...check with the facility to see what you can and cant have.
I was allowed my own pillow and blanket too.
Some places dont let you have products with alcohol in them.
They will regulate what you will take for your pain. So let the professionals handle that.
Just make sure you tell them on intake what pains your having. They should ask anyway.
Great job and good luck.
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What's needed? Determination to go to whatever lengths necessary to get and stay sober
I'm alway excited to hear someone willing to make the changes required.
Follow directions and leave your own thinking alone for awhile.
Start working step 1.
I'm alway excited to hear someone willing to make the changes required.
Follow directions and leave your own thinking alone for awhile.
Start working step 1.
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I would suggest you talk to a Dr before doing it.
If not..Make sure you have someone that knows what your doing and checks on you. And keep your phone close.
And what SS said up there.
Lots of determination.
If not..Make sure you have someone that knows what your doing and checks on you. And keep your phone close.
And what SS said up there.
Lots of determination.
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Meditation CDs/books/DVDs - things to help you "just be"
Funny/light movies/books for escapism (when you don't want to be!)
New rituals (I bought a stunning teapot so I could come home and make pot of tea to sit with and unwind.)
Something different to do such as paints and canvas...I find it easier to replace one habit with another (less destructive) one and it is hard when your life is exactly the same except without alcohol.
A journal - even if you want to scream, it is great to record it (coloured markers are fun!) Also helps to recognise triggers.
Not 100% sober but these helped me to get 50% of way over last few months!
And I do recommend a dog or three!!! (Although since only 50% sober days, maybe that should be 1.5 dogs!)
Pups
Funny/light movies/books for escapism (when you don't want to be!)
New rituals (I bought a stunning teapot so I could come home and make pot of tea to sit with and unwind.)
Something different to do such as paints and canvas...I find it easier to replace one habit with another (less destructive) one and it is hard when your life is exactly the same except without alcohol.
A journal - even if you want to scream, it is great to record it (coloured markers are fun!) Also helps to recognise triggers.
Not 100% sober but these helped me to get 50% of way over last few months!
And I do recommend a dog or three!!! (Although since only 50% sober days, maybe that should be 1.5 dogs!)
Pups
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Vitamins are hardly 'medical advice'-just a suggestion to help with the process.I know they helped me and they're not toxic unless you're a complete moron and eat the entire bottle in one go-and who is going to do that really? They're vitamins....
I wish you well in the process.I do think if you've been a serious drinker/addict-you are best off seeing a doctor before you do this however.It can be dangerous.
Jules.
I wish you well in the process.I do think if you've been a serious drinker/addict-you are best off seeing a doctor before you do this however.It can be dangerous.
Jules.
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Hi ForeverDecember~
Congrats on your first day! I have been taking B1 and B9, plus a multi, as prescribed by the hospital where I detoxed. I've read that it is best to take a B complex (because all of them support one another for maximum benefit). The B's are great for reducing stress.
Here are some things that helped a lot when I detoxed at home:
*Healthy, "clean" food in small amounts, 4-6 hours apart (stabilizes blood sugar, keeps glucose moving to the brain). Best to give your liver a break and avoid anything complex, overly spicy or processed. Soup broth is a good one---miso is especially good for cleansing toxins from the body. So are water saute veggies w. quinoa.
Odd as this sounds, raw carrots are also very helpful at pulling toxins from the body (and they give your mouth something better to do than ingest alcohol-LOL).
*As Dee said-plenty of fluids. Drink lots of water!!!!!
*Something comforting to drink when not drinking water. All-fruit juices (no added sugar) help w/ cravings. Decaf teas: I had this thing for Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice tea for awhile. Not sure if you can get that in Australia. Detox teas (Yogi brand-ditto on availability) are mild and soothing.
*Have a support person to check in on you, share some meals, etc. If no one is available to be w/ you in person, contact someone you can trust and ask if they will be available by phone. It really helped to know someone was pulling for me.
*As best as possible, avoid things that may be triggering (if you are like me, just about everything was triggering-LOL). Rest as much as possible, and take short walks, do some stretching, or whatever kind of low impact movement is appealing. Breaking out of my drinking routine was extremely helpful.
*Bathing in epson salts: reduces toxins, is relaxing, eases pain in joints/ muscles....
*Have the fridge stocked w/ healthy things. Dump all alcohol so there is no "just one" temptation.
*Keeping my mind distracted/ occupied: reading, watching movies, hanging out on SR (highly recommended). Working on all of the complicated matters of life had to wait to initial detox was completed.
Wishing you a healthy and safe detox. Glad you have found SR.
Congrats on your first day! I have been taking B1 and B9, plus a multi, as prescribed by the hospital where I detoxed. I've read that it is best to take a B complex (because all of them support one another for maximum benefit). The B's are great for reducing stress.
Here are some things that helped a lot when I detoxed at home:
*Healthy, "clean" food in small amounts, 4-6 hours apart (stabilizes blood sugar, keeps glucose moving to the brain). Best to give your liver a break and avoid anything complex, overly spicy or processed. Soup broth is a good one---miso is especially good for cleansing toxins from the body. So are water saute veggies w. quinoa.
Odd as this sounds, raw carrots are also very helpful at pulling toxins from the body (and they give your mouth something better to do than ingest alcohol-LOL).
*As Dee said-plenty of fluids. Drink lots of water!!!!!
*Something comforting to drink when not drinking water. All-fruit juices (no added sugar) help w/ cravings. Decaf teas: I had this thing for Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice tea for awhile. Not sure if you can get that in Australia. Detox teas (Yogi brand-ditto on availability) are mild and soothing.
*Have a support person to check in on you, share some meals, etc. If no one is available to be w/ you in person, contact someone you can trust and ask if they will be available by phone. It really helped to know someone was pulling for me.
*As best as possible, avoid things that may be triggering (if you are like me, just about everything was triggering-LOL). Rest as much as possible, and take short walks, do some stretching, or whatever kind of low impact movement is appealing. Breaking out of my drinking routine was extremely helpful.
*Bathing in epson salts: reduces toxins, is relaxing, eases pain in joints/ muscles....
*Have the fridge stocked w/ healthy things. Dump all alcohol so there is no "just one" temptation.
*Keeping my mind distracted/ occupied: reading, watching movies, hanging out on SR (highly recommended). Working on all of the complicated matters of life had to wait to initial detox was completed.
Wishing you a healthy and safe detox. Glad you have found SR.
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Originally Posted by ForeverDecember 
Yes, sorry home detox - I wasn't very clear about that. Also - sorry Mike I didn't mean to ask for medical advice.
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Originally Posted by stone
I was low on folic acid after quitting drinking, so if you are gonna take vitamins maybe you could find some with that in it.
Good luck with the detox!
Good luck with the detox!
Not to sound like a smarty pants--I just read up on this last week.
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