Help!
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I need a ‘pick-me-up’. I used to grab a glass of brandy or a port but I can’t cope with those any more. Any suggestions anyone?
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ViktoriaH constance.de
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How about a Christmassy mulled wine with orange and spices, it needn't be very alcoholic but is warming and smells delicious
amkoffee constance.de
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I can think of a way for you to relax without the alcohol. You might try downloading some guided relaxation onto your device and listen to it once or twice a day. It's at least as good as a glass of port though I love port.
constance.de amkoffee
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Hi amkoffee - it’s a ‘bodily’ pick-me-up I need not mental. I’ve just had a beast of a month back and forward to hospital - I’ve had enough relaxation!!😏
amkoffee constance.de
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I understand now. I had to quit drinking alcohol seven years ago because I started on pain medication for my lower back and other issues. So I would love nothing more than to have a drink. In your case you might consider asking your doctor for some diazepam. And of course you wouldn't want to take that on a regular basis but it would certainly help you to relax under a stressful situations. As ViktoriaH suggested mulled wine you might also consider a nice cup of eggnog with the alcohol in it of course.
MR._BELLA amkoffee
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Don't take diazepam, take clonazepam, it has a longer half life a when it is time to stop it it is a little easier to get off of. Be careful with that stuff. If you have an addictive nature you will not want to take it every day. Just take it when you need to relax or sleep.
ptolemy MR._BELLA
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EileenH constance.de
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You have snow - does anyone offer sleigh-rides in your neck of the woods? But wait for sun, blue skies and sparkly bits to raise your mood. OTOH - that might take some time!
constance.de EileenH
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Can’t stand the stuff!😒 The tea sounds better.
Not enough snow. Roll on sun and blue skys - not seen those for days.
Christmas is coming - always something to look forwad to.
constance.de EileenH
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EileenH constance.de
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Did I miss something - I don't remember seeing you post about that. No wonder you need a pick me up!
lilian05079 constance.de
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My pick-me-up was WW rose with sugar free pink lemonade ice and lemon still is on the odd occasion....best wishes constance.de
Anhaga constance.de
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Anhaga constance.de
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The fizzy tea doesn't have "additives". At least the kind sold here doesn't. The first kind I tried tasted very much like the best ginger ale. Most recently our vendor has started using ayurvedic foods, herbs. Delicious and refreshing.... I'd say a nice substitute for wine or ale.
But I know what you mean about flavoured drinks generally. Coffee with flavours added smells nice but tastes like chemicals to me, and I'm not keen on things like chai or sweetened tea.