Drinking and meds don't mix well at all. When I started Lexapro I thought I could drink along with it because I did that the first time..well, the second time my anxiety was overwhelming - now I'm on cymbalta and off of alcohol. My mental health is more important. Plus, if you are on anti-anxiety meds, the alcohol can cause a serious drop in blood pressure.
Good luck in your Ph.D. program. When I was pursuing my doctorate I found very little time to do anything other than read, write, and study.
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Originally Posted by bjtds3
Right now I'm really just looking for some words of encouragement. Someone I've been friends with for a few years and I have fallen completely in love. We're spending almost every day together and it's a little scary knowing that I used to drink absurd amounts before getting on antidepressants and anxiety medication. He and I drink together almost every time we see each other, which is okay because I have been in control in front of him, but I'm afraid that I'll completely lose control of my drinking or that he'll find out how much I used to drink. I'm also scared that eventually he'll have to find out that I take prescriptions for my anxiety and panic. I just started my PhD program, just put an offer in on a house, and just fell in love. I feel like I'm in control of my life but I'm hoping for some prayers and good thoughts from this community.  |