Fluoxeine and Alcohol consumption problem

Hello all,

I am writing this post today just to see if I can get some help. I am struggling to go about my days without craving a drink and once I start, I drink in the excess. I have been in this state for around 3 months where I have pretty much drank alcohol every single day. I also take Fluoxetine and have noticed my anxiety can get worse at times. I really need to knock the habit on the head as its no longer "becoming" a problem like I thought to myself a few months back. IT IS A PROBLEM.

I have recently started a new job after being out of work for years due to my mental health. I got to a really good place with the Mind organization prior to getting this job. I think since I started the job, I have drank more as a coping mechanism, although I did used to drink when I was unemployed purely because I was bored with the same monotonous days where I have nothing going on in life except video games, playing guitar etc. I still struggle daily as I have transitioned into basically not leaving my room for years, to seeing people in a work and social setting everyday. I have struggled with social anxiety since I was a Child, so I get home and always fancy a drink to chill me out.

My mental health and physical well being at the moment seems to be getting worse with the alcohol I am consuming, but I will always rationalize it in my head and I have convinced my Chimp that I need to have alcohol on social outings or to just have a better time whilst I am at home. My brain just feels like it is trapped in fog and I need some clarity of thought in my life again. I notice sometimes I can completely zone out and I have had colleagues comment in a joking manner saying I am dumb because I feel so detached from reality.

My friends advise was "I'm gonna tell you how to stop drinking right.. Just don't do it. Easy!", but it is not easy. If anyone has any advise on how I can tackle this problem I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

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