self medicating with alcohol. ..

[littlemisschatterbox]

Just wondered if anyone else has or does self medicate with drink?

L x

[jackieann3]

I do sometimes I don't take any meds so not so bad it does make me feel better but worse the next day x

[littlemisschatterbox]

Im new, as you can probably tell... but I've been self medicating despite the anti ds etc I'm on, I know its making me worse but stopping it is so hard thanks for replying x

[PanchoGoz]

Instead of stopping, you can bend it a little, change it from "self medicating" to a weekly award...or a chance of a break from your anxiety. Still not perfect but an improvement. I drink when I want because it's fun and I have a good time, regardless of the next day, doubtless others will say different but that's my view. If you can get to that point that's something.
I thought you're not meant to drink at all with antidepressents though?!

[littlemisschatterbox]

No you aren't guess its another problem to add to my list

[PanchoGoz]

Yeah that's a bit more urgent, you could be hurting yourself. If you stop drinking the pills might start working

[Eyji1]

I did at a time but I've stopped. I have at least a couple of friends that do this.

[Speranza]

It seems a bit pointless to go to the trouble of taking the anti-ds if you are drinking stuff which makes the condition worse AND stops them working. Do you find it helps overall? I guess you are a bit concerned or you wouldn't have posted...

[littlemisschatterbox]

I know my drinking exaggerates the anxiety and depression, its a short term fix, its just one I've got used to using to stop the initial feelings..

[PanchoGoz]

Been offered therapy? Knowlege is the way out.