Information and opinions on health from Char1956 at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/317292/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/317292/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/317292/index http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/317292/100037/craving-alcohol Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:00:06 -0500 Char1956 Greetings!   Is anyone else out there having problems with craving alcohol and/or opiates?  I have been sober from alcohol since June 16, 2005, but recently, I have had very strong cravings for alcohol.  And even though I take Suboxone for opiate cravings (clean since July 6, 2009), I still crave the highs I used to get with them.   Why, after four and-a-half years, have my cravings become so severe?  I  haven't... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/317292/100037/craving-alcohol http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/317292/100036/hygiene-problems Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:48:21 -0500 Char1956 Hello to All.   I have a very embarassing secret, that only a few people know about.  I can't seem to make myself take showers or bathe on a regular basis.  I have been known to go two weeks without showering or even cleaning myself up.   This problem began because I was obese, and I couldn't stand to touch my body to clean it in the shower.  I was so heavy that taking a shower caused me to feel dizzy, like I would... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/317292/100036/hygiene-problems