Alcohol & Mental Health

Has anyone tried Ashwagandha tablets? They are meant to help calm your nervous system, on Saturday I’m embarrassed to say I had a massive panic attack which at first I thought was a heart attack and it was also infront of the police (who walked off and left me by the way and my wife came home and found me gasping for breath on the bedroom floor) to make it worse.
I’m not sleeping either as you can tell from the time I’m posting this
I’ve bought some to try anyway so I’ll be the Guinea pig.

 

2 tablets every day...for months and months. It helps, but only as a part of the management of "things". Make sure you check actual active content of the capsules as there are loads of scam sellers.

 

Brilliant, I went for a brand with good reviews , it says one 1000mg tablet a day so I’ll try that for starters. The magnesium I’ve been taking for months isn’t doing anything but it was worth a try. Thank you again TRM for your valuable help.

 

Yes I use them twice a day.

TBH I can’t say I’ve noticed much difference but I’ve got a lot going on so that may be me.

Am staying away from booze for as long as possible to see the effects. Likely positive so will reports back.

Am determined to make some lasting changes to my lifestyle.

 

I’ve hardly drank in a very long time now and it’s makes very little difference to my anxiety levels to be honest but we all react differently so hopefully it improves things for you.

 

My daughter wrote and produced a music video on the topic. You're not alone to want to get those monsters out of your head.



One of the shorts:
https://youtube.com/shorts/cp8w7iSpXAs?si=Lcjnmo-NXGf52Hkf

 

I can relate, mate. I dealt with anxiety and depression for years and honestly, the booze was just adding fuel to the fire. Cutting it out wasn’t easy, but over time things started to feel a bit more steady.

I explored other options alongside quitting alcohol. I worked with this medical cannabis clinic here in the UK to try low-dose oil for the anxiety and sleep issues. The difference wasn’t overnight, but it helped take the edge off without the rollercoaster I got from drinking.

Everyone’s journey’s different, but if you’re thinking of trying something outside the usual meds, they made it easy to get real advice without any pressure.

 

I have found that hangovers last longer as I get older, so I just don't get pissed any more.
I guess the system can't cope with that level of abuse.
Nothing wrong with a couple of pints or the odd glass of wine.

 

i've just finished the 2025 release "Neighbourhood Watch" film and it certainly gave me a lift, and i feel it might belong here. I hope it might do the same for someone else.

 

When you wake each morning and yet truly wish you hadn't.. When other people see you differently than you do yourself.. When the stage lights come on and you perform to your audience with a smile only to feel your acting out a lie..

Me, yes this indeed is me, two years ago i was arrested and sectioned without even knowing it.. i had walked out having taken an overdose from my car into a dual carriageway in the dark..

I must of known at some point that this was what i wanted but truly had no idea until i woke up in hospital..

I feel so sorry for those i affected eg people going about their day..

While there are many fighting each day to live in hospitals etc everywhere here i am wishing it all away..

I shall never try it or similar again, it would hurt my kids too much for one thing plus i’ve changed my way somewhat by helping people who are fighting to have a life, i give a little of mine most days to help them get a little more out of theirs..

It feels good, just by helping others in this way..
MoM

 

There is absolutely no reason to feel any embarrassment, I for one am just happy that you have the strength to discuss it and look for ways to help combat it.

 

Well this post has gone quiet since crimbo time?

 

...that's made my post look very out of place!

 

not to me.