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Recovering from alcoholism

Posted by Gray @Gray, Apr 24, 2017

Hi @brit I see that you define yourself as an alcoholic. I also am a recovering alcoholic with 30 years sobriety. I do work a 12 step program and attend weekly meetings. I have to stay close to my home group and recovering friends or I know I will drink again. I think we have much in common as I also live in a cabin in the woods which I love. Being in nature helps to relieve my anxiety and depression. Like you, I have suffered from major depression and anxiety for all of my life. Everyone in my family has also suffered from this so I think it is chemical and in my genes, too. Also, like you, I have a wonderful, supportive and helpful husband who also works a 12 step program although he is not an alcoholic. As for your tongue problem, I have a tendency toward yeast overgrowth especially if I am taking an antibiotic. For this reason, I also drink Kefir daily and take a prebiotic and a probiotic. Before bed, I rinse my mouth with a mild peroxide solution. This keeps it at bay. Glad to hear you are doing better. Stay in touch and stay strong.

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Gray | @Gray | Apr 27, 2017
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@gman007

Thank you Gray. I lean on my faith and I am not embarrassed by that fact, but don't try to force my belief's on others. Some people of faith have been on the wrong side of the anxiety/depression and probably a # of other circumstances. I also believe in science and unless or until I am healed (yes, I believe miracles still happen) I will also believe in science and know that I have a chemical imbalance that requires medicinal treatment just the same as my pancreatitis pain requires pain medicine. I have heard that my faith is not strong enough, I don't pray enough, etc., etc., etc...I know better and those close to me know what my reality is. I will tell you something my brother told me in my darkest days about 7 years ago when I realized I could not work any longer, and yes, depression runs in my family. He said " you did not wake up every other day of your life and you will not wake up every day the rest of your life feeling this way. No one can tell you the end date, but there will be one" and he was right." You take care and stay strong also.

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The main things to avoid to prevent yeast overgrowth are sugar and carbohydrates. As far as my mouth is concerned, highly acidic foods seem to be the culprit such as tomatoes, oranges and fresh pineapple. Taking a probiotic and a prebiotic in pill form will certainly not hurt you but there are foods that you can eat instead of these. A good probiotic is yogurt but you have to carefully read the label to make sure it contains live cultures. Good prebiotics are bananas, apples, asparagus, onions, garlic and flax seed. Every night after I brush my teeth, I rinse my mouth with a mild peroxide solution. You also need to keep your toothbrush sanitized and replace it often. About once a week, I dip mine in peroxide. Hope this helps.

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brit | @brit | Apr 27, 2017

Yes it did help thanks so much. Something I have learned also is Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in water and swish it around in your mouth for about 30 seconds. I remember when I was little my parents use to drink a small glass of diluted vinegar once a day. I have been doing so that and that has also helped with the over growth. Your message to me made things a lot clearer and again I appreciate it.
May God Bless
Patti

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 27, 2017
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@gman007

Thank you Gray. I lean on my faith and I am not embarrassed by that fact, but don't try to force my belief's on others. Some people of faith have been on the wrong side of the anxiety/depression and probably a # of other circumstances. I also believe in science and unless or until I am healed (yes, I believe miracles still happen) I will also believe in science and know that I have a chemical imbalance that requires medicinal treatment just the same as my pancreatitis pain requires pain medicine. I have heard that my faith is not strong enough, I don't pray enough, etc., etc., etc...I know better and those close to me know what my reality is. I will tell you something my brother told me in my darkest days about 7 years ago when I realized I could not work any longer, and yes, depression runs in my family. He said " you did not wake up every other day of your life and you will not wake up every day the rest of your life feeling this way. No one can tell you the end date, but there will be one" and he was right." You take care and stay strong also.

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@Gray Thanks for that good info on foods that are prebiotic and probiotic. That is great information! I always prefer to get health benefits from food when I can. Teresa

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georgette12 | @georgette12 | Apr 29, 2017

Thank you to every single brave person here who is saying they are an alcoholic. I am in the mental health group and just now have had to ask for support in dealing with an alcoholic husband who admits he is....but swears it does not affect his decisions...behavior....and ability to make a living. I see that those of us in a few forums can catch up on a person'shistory by clicking on their name and following them. So i won't go through the recent trauma have been experiencing.
I have been to so many groups. Why do alcoholics let their wives leave them.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Jul 19, 2017

Hi--I'm a new moderator for the Mental Health group, and my name is Lisa. I was reading through this thread and was inspired to see how you've encouraged one another and provided great tips for each another. I am wondering how things are going as you continue on your journey of recovery? @georgette12, how is your husband doing?

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Gary, Alumni Mentor | @gman007 | Jul 23, 2017

Welcome, Lisa. We are glad to have you on our "team" and I know your contributions will be very helpful. Good luck!

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 5, 2020
In reply to @georgette12 "Thank you to every single brave person here who is saying they are an alcoholic. I..." + (show)
@georgette12

Thank you to every single brave person here who is saying they are an alcoholic. I am in the mental health group and just now have had to ask for support in dealing with an alcoholic husband who admits he is....but swears it does not affect his decisions...behavior....and ability to make a living. I see that those of us in a few forums can catch up on a person'shistory by clicking on their name and following them. So i won't go through the recent trauma have been experiencing.
I have been to so many groups. Why do alcoholics let their wives leave them.

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Hi, @georgette12 - just wanted to check back with you about your husband you mentioned is an alcoholic. If you are comfortable sharing, how is he doing lately? Sounds like you are feeling like his addiction to alcohol is indeed affecting his decisions, behavior and ability to make a living, but he does not agree?

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