I'm getting somewhere with the mental issues...lol
I'm getting somewhere with the mental issues...lol
I feel like I'm very slowly making progress in my recovery from alcohol and figuring my brain out. I had a 2 hour visit with a therapist today at the new psychiatrist office I'm going to. I've already been officially diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder three times from three different places, alcohol use disorder in early remission, and depression. The therapist is STRONGLY suspecting I also have ADHD, predominantly inattentive type(ADD). I won't go on any meds for that though, I can cope without them. I'm treating the anxiety and depression because I think its come back with a vengeance since I got sober and I do hope that dwindles back to my normal level the longer I stay sober. I'm afraid of meds, but I'm more afraid of not getting better. I'm on my second week of wellbutrin and I'm restless and anxious and want to get up and go but nothing I do makes the restlessness go away. That's new since I started the medicine so maybe its got something to do with the ADHD or the anxiety disorder. I don't know, maybe if I give it more time it'll even out.
Just thinking out loud here. It is terrible that many people suffer after they give up alcohol but it does make me feel better to know that it's not just me.
Almost 4 months now...not counting or anything
Just thinking out loud here. It is terrible that many people suffer after they give up alcohol but it does make me feel better to know that it's not just me.
Almost 4 months now...not counting or anything
Congrats on nearing four months sober!
I found that quitting drinking greatly helped ease my depression but it also allowed my antidepressants to work as they should.
Yes, it is comforting to know we're not alone in this struggle.
I found that quitting drinking greatly helped ease my depression but it also allowed my antidepressants to work as they should.
Yes, it is comforting to know we're not alone in this struggle.
Good to hear that you are getting help for mental health. I too have 2 specialist I see. Then give me a 2 week break here and there to see how I am doing on my own. And Im feeling better in high stress environment and anxiety. I haven't yet taken medication that is available. Not saying it's bad or anything just a personal choice. Because of my addiction to medication. Congrats on the 4 months.
It sounds like you're taking care of yourself. Yes, do give the wellbutrin a little more time to see if those restless feelings ease up. I hope they do. I became much more aware of physical and mental issues when I stopped drinking, so that might have something to do with it, too.
Good to hear that you are getting help for mental health. I too have 2 specialist I see. Then give me a 2 week break here and there to see how I am doing on my own. And Im feeling better in high stress environment and anxiety. I haven't yet taken medication that is available. Not saying it's bad or anything just a personal choice. Because of my addiction to medication. Congrats on the 4 months.
Wellbutrin made me really anxious. But for me, I couldn't get a good feel for how the meds work until about weeks 4-6. There are a lot of good meds out there if WB doesn't even out.
Great job on your sobriety BTW!!
Great job on your sobriety BTW!!
When we stop drinking we are left to deal with underlying issues and you are doing that in spades. Finding the right medication can be a trial and error thing until you find what works but I am certain with the attitude you have, things will level out.
Congratulations on almost 4 months!
Congratulations on almost 4 months!
When we stop drinking we are left to deal with underlying issues and you are doing that in spades. Finding the right medication can be a trial and error thing until you find what works but I am certain with the attitude you have, things will level out.
Congratulations on almost 4 months!
Congratulations on almost 4 months!
This is really, really great to hear. I'm so glad you're getting the help you need to manage everything. As someone who is on meds for anxiety and depression, I can say that it may take a little while to find the right ones and to have them start working. So just try and be patient and stay under supervision of your doctor.
I will also say as someone who takes medication - I'm grateful for it. My brain doesn't work on its own and I need the medicine to level the playing field so I can think and handle things clearly. This isn't me giving medical advice or trying to push medication on anyone, but I just wanted to say that since you expressed you were scared of them. In my opinion they don't change you....they just make you able to be who you're supposed to be. Like clearing the garden of weeds so the flowers can grow.
either way I'm really happy that you're feeling better and getting **** done.
I will also say as someone who takes medication - I'm grateful for it. My brain doesn't work on its own and I need the medicine to level the playing field so I can think and handle things clearly. This isn't me giving medical advice or trying to push medication on anyone, but I just wanted to say that since you expressed you were scared of them. In my opinion they don't change you....they just make you able to be who you're supposed to be. Like clearing the garden of weeds so the flowers can grow.
either way I'm really happy that you're feeling better and getting **** done.
I always had anxiety. Never to this level. Situational mostly. Always had ADHD but its pretty mild so I'm not treating it. This all got really bad when I quit drinking. I'm pretty much non functional off of medication right now but i hope to be able to come off of it as i progress in my sobriety.
Yeah, I struggled to make the choice to go on medication for the anxiety. It got so severe that now I think I may have traumatized myself over the suffering I endured for 3 months. I will not use ritalin or adderal or any controlled substance for ADHD and will be hopefully using the anxiety meds only temporarily and going off of them under close supervision when the time is right.
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I always had anxiety. Never to this level. Situational mostly. Always had ADHD but its pretty mild so I'm not treating it. This all got really bad when I quit drinking. I'm pretty much non functional off of medication right now but i hope to be able to come off of it as i progress in my sobriety.
Keep the faith - things slowly slowly get better. And from what I've read, you do eventually get back to your old self. Just stay sober and keep throwing everything you can at your sobriety. We are all here to talk :-)
I also have ADHD-Primarily Inattentive. Diagnosed late in life when in rehab for alcoholism at 35. I also can't take the stimulant meds because I abuse them. I will abuse any substance in general. I am on Wellbutrin just recently.
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