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Old Jan 06, 2016, 11:00 AM
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Welcome to PC. Being in love and dependent upon someone in active alcoholism is definitely challenging and difficult. There are some resources for you to seek out, specifically Al-Anon Welcome to Al-Anon Family Groups where you will find others who have been there and have in many cases found good solutions.

I will say from some experience with this issue, that I had to stop putting any energy into supporting and helping the alcoholic, and place all of my time into protecting myself and my child. I had to start with practical needs like shelter, food, and healthcare. Instead of depending on others, I had to change my approach to life and fend for myself. In the end, I am much stronger.

Good luck to you, and let me know if I can help. Thanks,

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Dx: Bipolar 2, GAD

Current Meds: Prozac 30mg, Lamictal 150mg, Latuda 40mg, Wellbutrin 150 XL

Previous meds I can share experiences from:
AAPs - Risperdal, Abilify, Seroquel
SSRIs - Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft
Mood Stabilizers - Tegretol, Depakote, Neurontin
Other - Buspar, Xanax

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