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crying spells

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karen76145
karen76145

Hi, all. Upped my dose of flu to 40mg almost 1 month ago and I thought I was leveling out, as last week I felt very good, but yesterday I had crying spells most of the day, and I feel somewhat like that today, only not as bad. Has anyone else experienced this when they thought they were about over it and leveling out?

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  • Richo67
    Richo67 karen76145

    Posted

    Yes Karen....do not despair!

    I had a few days over the 4-6 week period like that.

    I have had the odd day since.

    I even upped to 60mg thinking that was the answer - it was not!

    Back at 40 now and levelled out much better.

    My problem is the days i have a drink... those can be a challenge...

  • VaJaJa
    VaJaJa karen76145

    Posted

    Yes I had a few of those days too but once I reached 10 weeks those days just disappeared. However I have been going out socially again & for the last couple of weeks I've been having about 5 glasses of wine on Sat night & I've been great the next day, but last Saturday I went out to a golf fun day and had 2 bottles of wine & it's now Wednesday and I still feel terrible, shaky, emotional, spaced out....I will not be repeating that again lol xx

    • karen76145
      karen76145 VaJaJa

      Posted

      Thank you Richo and VaJaJa for your replies. It really helps when others have been there and they share their experiences. I hope to really get leveled out soon! 

       

    • Richo67
      Richo67 VaJaJa

      Posted

      Hi Vajaja (sorry but this does make me smile smile )

      I was told when i started this by a friend that Flu and alcohol absolutely do not like each other.

      I have found that like you, if moderation (not sure about 5 glasses...tut!) is observed then things are ok, but if not - woah!!! This was especially true before i got to the point of levelling out.

      I am trying not to go beyond the 1 bottle limit at any time, and also find that if i have had none at all - my mood is even better the next day - yay!!!

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