Sunny143OPchristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand1,093 posts
I am not an alcoholic but I always wonder if there is a substitute for it which is not harmful to us.Heard that chocolate,green tea etc give instant relief from stress??Would love to know if there are any such good things which many of us don't know!!!
Sunny143: I am not an alcoholic but I always wonder if there is a substitute for it which is not harmful to us.Heard that chocolate,green tea etc give instant relief from stress??Would love to know if there are any such good things which many of us don't know!!!
A good friend will always help you get instant relief from stress.
I do not know of any substitute for alcohol. However one for stress and anxiety, there is 'Valerian' herb,which comes in a capsule or liquid form. Changing certain life style behaviors would help too. Also Tea Tree oils are a good alternative to some things too.
Sunny143OPchristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand1,093 posts
Shamaila: I do not know of any substitute for alcohol. However one for stress and anxiety, there is 'Valerian' herb,which comes in a capsule or liquid form. Changing certain life style behaviors would help too. Also Tea Tree oils are a good alternative to some things too.
Sunny143: I am not an alcoholic but I always wonder if there is a substitute for it which is not harmful to us.Heard that chocolate,green tea etc give instant relief from stress??Would love to know if there are any such good things which many of us don't know!!!
Oh dear...well some drink Turps over here as a substitute for grog,but I wouldn't suggest this for obvious reasons.
Sunny143: I am not an alcoholic but I always wonder if there is a substitute for it which is not harmful to us.Heard that chocolate,green tea etc give instant relief from stress??Would love to know if there are any such good things which many of us don't know!!!
Sobriety,, dealing with life. Anything you do to artificially relieve stress will come back to haunt you. "Instant relief" from stress, is something alcoholics want.
Best substitute is that you dont try to drink it first time even some one offer you. There is song by Indian Singer Pankag Uddas "Alkhol is like my friend which cant be left away"
Sunny143OPchristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand1,093 posts
Dadude62: Sobriety,, dealing with life. Anything you do to artificially relieve stress will come back to haunt you. "Instant relief" from stress, is something alcoholics want.
Sunny143OPchristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand1,093 posts
rockchick123: I havent drunk properly in years ... I have natural 'highs' that are much better than any drinks, drugs etc etc ...lol
Ok .. sounds lame but its true and anyone that knows me, knows Im as silly and fun as anyone with a drink. Love life and live it ... healthily ;)
Im not anti-drink etc ... before I get jumped on, its all about balance as with everything :D
I was just like you rock few years ago..but now feel like drinking to get high..but I drink very rarely once in a few months..I hope it wouldn't cause any harm!!I have frnds who drink every day..and I mostly stay away from them!!
actually I haven't drank Alcohol or taken Drugs in nearly forty years! Don't see any necessity for it! So,I also don't need the substitutes for it! Can't experience life properly with a goofed up mind!
RobbieMHertford, Hertfordshire, England UK4,553 posts
As has been stated above, if you can get to the state where your happy with yourself and "high on life" just being happy, you wouldn't want a temporary high.
I would love to be this happy! I am trying to learn to be happy though!
Sunny143OPchristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand1,093 posts
Conrad73: actually I haven't drank Alcohol or taken Drugs in nearly forty years! Don't see any necessity for it! So,I also don't need the substitutes for it! Can't experience life properly with a goofed up mind!
40 years is a quite long time conrad73..I would love to be like you in future!!what made you quit drinking??
Sunny143OPchristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand1,093 posts
RobbieM: As has been stated above, if you can get to the state where your happy with yourself and "high on life" just being happy, you wouldn't want a temporary high.
I would love to be this happy! I am trying to learn to be happy though!
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