Week 8; have stopped taking flu starting to feel low again
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I'm onto about my 8th week of fluox though for the past week or 2 I've been really slack with it and have only taken it about 2 or 3 times maybe? I must admit that up until now I've been feeling really good! I've been pretty much clear of anxiety and depression which is amazing yet I do think I've taken advantage of that and potentially put myself at risk. I'm not really suppose to be drinking alcohol yet I do it anyway and for the past two weeks I've been drinking it 4-5 times a week. And not just small amounts but quite a lot! My best friends and I have been gotten into the clubbing scene lately which has influenced this too. I've consumed a lot these past few nights and my sleeping pattern is so bad at the moment. A couple times out I've been getting really really intense depersonalisation, to the point where I I've got to pinch myself to remind myself I actually am in present. And then il feel every now and then the next day on and so fourth. I know I need to slow down and I need to give my body a rest which I intend too, but am I feeling this way due to the alcohol or because I'm taking my medication properly? I don't want to be drinking alcohol the way I am but I actually crave the feeling of being drunk at this point and I'm quite concerned for my health which should be my first priority. i don't know what to do
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Georgiacory2000 kaseydawn
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carl58303 kaseydawn
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You say you crave the feeling of drunkeness. That sounds like a really dangerous place to be.
I hope you make a choice good for you.
Capodingos kaseydawn
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I'm not sure if you have social anxiety, but drinking makes that seem better at the time, but is not helpful in the long term and makes depression worse.
I have read before that some people can crave alcohol after taking SSRI antidepressants, possibly linked to mild mania.
It is important to take the tablets every day and discuss with your doctor if you think you have been feeling a bit manic.
Ideally you shouldn't drink anything, at least when starting antidepressants, but realisticly if you limit to a couple of drinks you will not feel so bad.