Hello my name is Spencer

[Spencer71]

Hello to you all,I'm new to the community and wanted to say hi.Im not sure how this support site works ,not sure how I work sometimes either.im 50 yes old,I suffer from anxiety and get depression quite alot.I have abused alcohol in my past but have been taking antibuse for the last few weeks as I need support to be abstanant from the alcohol...I have not been capable to use this type of support platform before,so I would be most great full if someone could help me in navigating the site..I have reached a point in my life where I need to change many things, to make me better.A friend recommended that this site is good for supporting me in my recovery,well being and helping me with my high levels of anxiety... thanks for the opportunity to talk to you all, especially those who have experienced anxiety and alcohol abuse.

[coolkitty1934]

welcome spencer!i have huge issues with anxiety but not alcohol addiction as i am not quite old enough to drink

[autumnmarie5]

Welcome Spencer to HU!!! You will find so many friends here and an outlet to let yourself be yourself!!! I am with Coolkitty, I have huge issues with anxiety but not alcohol addiction. You will notice everybody on this site is so different with their struggles but we all have them!!!

[Hidden]

Welcome Spencer! Let's see...HU is a platform made up of several health communities. You are in the Anxiety and Depression one. The buttons at the top are as follows:My Feed -- the main feed

My hub -- tells you what communities you are part of, as well as gives you the option to search for a community

Chat -- the private messaging system

Alerts -- alerts you to things such as who responded to your post and who liked your post.

To reply to someone, click on reply. To like someone's post and/or reply, click on the heart next to reply.

We'll try and help support you when and where we can!

[kenster1]

welcome to you Spencer hopefully your not having issues accessing the forum you`ll be familiar with it in no time.had issues myself in the past with alcohol glad you`ve nipped it in the bud long may it continue.

[Midori]

Welcome to the community, Spencer!

Pull up a seat and join in, either on a current post, or post about what bothers you.

We are a supportive bunch here.

Cheers, Midori

[Pte82]

Spencer71, alcohol is an anti thiamine factor (others are in the stuttersence attachment below) meaning it depletes or destroys thiamine (vitamin B1) and also causes magnesium loss. Magnesium is needed to activate thiamine and vitamin D. Activated thiamine is needed to activate vitamin B6. In general the B vitamins work better together. Fat soluble thiamine such as TTFD and sulbutiamine are able to pass through the blood brain barrier for higher absorption levels. The reason I'm bringing thiamine to your attention is it's importance in the brain. Yes these links contain a little bit of reading but I hope they encourage your looking further. Always consult your health care professional before using any supplement.

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everywomanover29.com/blog/f...

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