Hey ramblinclementine,

I think it's great that you want to tackle your drinking - alcohol and psych meds really don't mix well.

It's totally normal for you to feel down when first quitting, I know I always do. But it gets better with time.

As for the compulsive spending, I can definitely relate to that. It's a major problem for me too. I'm now on a really tight budget, but that doesn't seem to stop me - that's my next big challenge.

Good luck and keep posting here for support.

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