Early recovery and antidepressants
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Early recovery and antidepressants
I'm 14 days sober. I also have a panic/anxiety issue. I used to take zoloft but stopped, not sure why but I did. It helped a lot. I can't see my physician for 10 more days so I was wondering, are antidepressants like zoloft recommended during recovery? I'd like to start them again but want some input on if they are recommended since my body is in a state of healing. I can refill the prescription right now, but as I remember the first week of taking them brought on a bit more anxiety. I take klonopin as well, not the greatest I know but I never abused it and I'm here to address my issues with alcohol. Thanks in advance.
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After posting this I decided I'm going to start it again, but really ease into it. My doctor told me before to start with a quarter pill for a few days, then half, then full. Gonna stretch those phases out a bit more and listen to my body. Was more looking to see if anyone had bad experiences with this.
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Thanks for the input. Like I said I was just seeing if there were any horror stories or big concerns regarding this. As stayed above I'm going to start it again but really ease into it.
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I am a believer in taking the meds you need when a vigilant, good dr is in charge. Being honest with your dr is key, and this includes whether you take the meds as prescribed. I have most definitely played around with them in the past.
I take two pysch-specific drugs, and I take Campral which is an anti-craving med. I take seroquel nightly for sleep. I took Antabuse for the first 90 days. At nearly 7 mos I am very content with my regimen.
My boyfriend, who hit 90 days today, has been on one anti-depressant then changed to another because of side effects.
Dr care. If meds help, go for it. As my psych says, they are tools in the toolbox. Why not have as many as possible to stay sober and mentally healthy?
I take two pysch-specific drugs, and I take Campral which is an anti-craving med. I take seroquel nightly for sleep. I took Antabuse for the first 90 days. At nearly 7 mos I am very content with my regimen.
My boyfriend, who hit 90 days today, has been on one anti-depressant then changed to another because of side effects.
Dr care. If meds help, go for it. As my psych says, they are tools in the toolbox. Why not have as many as possible to stay sober and mentally healthy?
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