RE: Back on the Meds
Thanks for your considered response - much appreciated. I have a lot of experience of cannabis, but it's not really open to me because of my family situation. I'm not sure whether medical-grade CBD is available in the UK; I could look into that for sure.
The doc has referred me to a therapist of sorts. I suspect it'll be all about CBT and mindfulness practice rather talking it out, if that were even possible.
I'm good with the alcohol for now - it's been 13 years, though I know it pays not to be complacent. The meetings help with that, and many other things too.
Weight-gain is also an issue for me. I'm diabetic (type 2) and instead of picking up drugs or alcohol, I turn to sugar as my go-to destructive behaviour. So although I don't crave alcohol, I still indulge in self-destructive behaviour and I do still crave the comfort of oblivion, which really just means sleeping a lot.
Part of my decision to try the meds again is because of our family situation with debt and stress; I can't be there for my wife if I'm in a hole and she feels bad that she can't help me either. So a little medical help just to get my head above the water again and I can start feeling my connection again.
Thank you for your kind thoughts.
Hey your welcome. It's great that your able to subjectively step outside yourself and make the decision. I think its excellent your doing this, for your family. Putting your own hesitation aside and getting back on them. Some wont take the chance to see because they think they know. I really hope it works out for you. Keep us posted. Oh and if you've never hear of Dr. burg man.... he is a blood sugar genius by trial and error of life. He follows a ketogenic plan but he had so many interesting facts about the body, how certain things work in a way you really understand without tiring your brain.
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Thanks! Not heard of Dr Burg. Thanks for the link. I've been following Chris Kresser for a while and did his cholesterol course a few years ago. It was really good, though it did tire my brain!