Take this for whatever it's worth to you:

My pdoc tells me I crave alcohol when I am cycling and under-medicated.

I rarely drink, honestly. Yet, I had started a huge binge the last time I was in a deep depression and getting "mixed." It was very uncharacteristic of me; yet, relieved so much inner pain and feeling "unsettled," I was sure it was in my best interest to drink more and more. I admitted this to my pdoc and he changed my meds. I lost the craving for alcohol.

There is a lot of "active alcoholism" in my family. There are also many undiagnosed/untreated mental health conditions. My family members are self-medicating.

I was self-medicating before my meds were changed.

Do you feel any part of your drinking is "self-medicating," on top of your current meds?

Much love to you, LadyShadow.


WC