Should I be worried?
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Should I be worried?
Hello guys. On 24 december I crashed. After 4 months and a day of going pretty well with sobriety, I did it. I hate my ex so much for all that she did to me that I couldn't forget and forgive her. And I couldn't control my anger and sadness and I drank.
Continued with sobriety since then, but today I visited a doc. And he prescribed me mirtazapine for depression.
I know that I cant ask medical advices here, but do I really want another substance that will alter me in any way? And I will have to come off that too...
Continued with sobriety since then, but today I visited a doc. And he prescribed me mirtazapine for depression.
I know that I cant ask medical advices here, but do I really want another substance that will alter me in any way? And I will have to come off that too...
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I think it depends. For me, my depression existed long before I began drinking and I had a chemical imbalance. I needed to deal with that in order to be able to recover. If your depression is due to alcohol, it should ease up as time goes by. If you are unsure, do talk to your dr about it and maybe you can get an idea whether he hopes this will short-term or long-term.
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I've been on sertraline for my severe depression for many years and probably will always be on it. That's ok with me, as it keeps the depression from getting unbearable. It's not a "mood altering" drug, but it changes my brain chemistry so that I'm not as depressed.
Keep in mind, that if you drink while taking antidepressants, the antiD won't work as it should.
Keep in mind, that if you drink while taking antidepressants, the antiD won't work as it should.
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I can't really tell you what to do, but I'm on Lexapro for anxiety and depression and it has really helped balance me out. It's a very individual situation, though. If you don't want medication, would you consider counseling?
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Thank you for input. No, I will not let myself be weak again, so I will not drink. Some level of depression I always had, but it was definitely eased/enhanced by drinking.
I know it's not a mood enhancer, but I read a little about it and it's withdrawal makes the withdrawal I experienced from alcohol look like a joke.
I think it won't be for long term, as in a month I will visit him again and "see how it goes".
I have absolut zero experience with any substances as I only abused alcohol and my judgement will seem foolish to some of you. But i'm trying to be logical here, do I want to be less depressed and more confident for a month or two then be right back where I left it? That's how anything works right? Nothing heals permanently, but eases for the duration it is administred..
Sorry if my point of view is too blunt, please correct me if I am wrong.
I know it's not a mood enhancer, but I read a little about it and it's withdrawal makes the withdrawal I experienced from alcohol look like a joke.
I think it won't be for long term, as in a month I will visit him again and "see how it goes".
I have absolut zero experience with any substances as I only abused alcohol and my judgement will seem foolish to some of you. But i'm trying to be logical here, do I want to be less depressed and more confident for a month or two then be right back where I left it? That's how anything works right? Nothing heals permanently, but eases for the duration it is administred..
Sorry if my point of view is too blunt, please correct me if I am wrong.
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You really do need to talk to your dr about the duration and his expectation.
For me, I had a chemical imbalance and I will always take antidepressant because for me, it levels the playing field, no more, no less. I do many other things to help with depression too. I exercise daily, take time for myself and time for family & friends, eat well, etc. It's all about balance.
For me, I had a chemical imbalance and I will always take antidepressant because for me, it levels the playing field, no more, no less. I do many other things to help with depression too. I exercise daily, take time for myself and time for family & friends, eat well, etc. It's all about balance.
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My lexapro just got bumped up a month ago. Seems to be improving my mood. I hit a rough depression patch. AD are another reason to stay sober. Alcohol causes depession. AD dont work effectively if you drink on them.
To each there own on what works in recovery. If your AD doesnt work out i hope you find what works best for you. They usually take several weeks so be patient.
To each there own on what works in recovery. If your AD doesnt work out i hope you find what works best for you. They usually take several weeks so be patient.
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Originally Posted by weirdesttoner 
I'm sorry least and WhenInDoubt, I didn't mean to say that taking AD alters in any way, I just lack knowledge about them. Thank you for your reply!
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