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#1
May 18, 2013, 12:20 AM
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I usually don't do this but....
It's my bday and I've had a few drinks. I'm hoping a episode doesn't visit me.
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#SpoonieStrong Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day. 1). Depression 2). PTSD 3). Anxiety 4). Hashimoto 5). Fibromyalgia 6). Asthma 7). Atopic dermatitis 8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria 9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1) 10). Gluten sensitivity 11). EpiPen carrier 12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. . 13). Alopecia Areata |
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May 18, 2013, 12:46 AM
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I hope not, too, Coco, but that's a risky thing to do. Maybe you'll be lucky this time
and have no side effects. Hope so. Take care. |
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#3
May 18, 2013, 12:50 AM
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Just make sure to take ur meds and tomorrow drink a lot of juice and water. It happens don't beat up on yourself about it.
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May 18, 2013, 03:57 AM
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Warning: DRINK A LOT OF WATER OR YOU WILL GET A SUPER SUPER TERRIBLE HANGOVER.
I have a really low tolerance for alcohol because of the medication but enjoy drinking on occasion. I learned the hard way (recently) that not drinking enough water will give me a super horrible hangover. Boyfriend says that I am a little more aggressive and moody for a day or two after drinking. If you can help it, try not to do anything stressful and remember to stay hydrated. ALSO! Check your medications to see their interaction with alcohol. If its something that has an alcohol warning, don't take it the night you drank and resume normally the next day. (This varies among people. Some will take medication, but my boyfriend said it isn't as effective if you are drinking so I just omit it for the night. I don't experience med sensitivity from missing a dose, either.) BUT MOST OF ALL!!!! DRINK PLENTY OF WATER! 
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May 18, 2013, 04:48 AM
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If I were to have a episode would it happen right after drinking or a few days later?
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#SpoonieStrong Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day. 1). Depression 2). PTSD 3). Anxiety 4). Hashimoto 5). Fibromyalgia 6). Asthma 7). Atopic dermatitis 8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria 9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1) 10). Gluten sensitivity 11). EpiPen carrier 12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. . 13). Alopecia Areata |
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May 18, 2013, 07:08 AM
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I was already on the verge of mania when I drank, so I have no idea if it got worse from that or not. It was at it's worst a few days after, though.
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#7
May 18, 2013, 08:50 AM
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I agree, I always down a liter or two before bed if I've been drinking regardless of being on meds. You can have a good time (alcohol dehydrates you) and skip the hangover (dehydrate before bed). It doesn't work well if you try to dehydrate the next morning. But a high protein breakfast the day after is good. Or even a banana & peanut butter smoothie if you don't feel like eating breakfast. I hope it was worth it, that you had fun and have no ill effects.
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 
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Dx: BP1, ADD, OCD, PTSD, GAD Current: Topamax 200mg, Ativan 1mg PRN, Lamictal 200mg, Ritalin 20mgx2, Klonopin 1mg PRN, Omega 3 Abilify 10mg Past & failed: Seroquel, Saphris, Lithium, Neurontin, Wellbutrin, Prozac, Effexor, Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil, Remeron, Vistaril, Haldol, Ambien, Restoril Xanax and now most likely Abilify |
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#8
May 18, 2013, 09:52 AM
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I wasn't too bad, I only had a 16 oz margarita.
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#SpoonieStrong Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day. 1). Depression 2). PTSD 3). Anxiety 4). Hashimoto 5). Fibromyalgia 6). Asthma 7). Atopic dermatitis 8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria 9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1) 10). Gluten sensitivity 11). EpiPen carrier 12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. . 13). Alopecia Areata |
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May 18, 2013, 09:53 AM
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Quote:
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#SpoonieStrong Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day. 1). Depression 2). PTSD 3). Anxiety 4). Hashimoto 5). Fibromyalgia 6). Asthma 7). Atopic dermatitis 8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria 9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1) 10). Gluten sensitivity 11). EpiPen carrier 12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. . 13). Alopecia Areata |
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#10
May 18, 2013, 01:59 PM
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Mine usually happens the day after, but I think being smart/taking care of yourself can prevent it.
Occasional alcohol consumption is fine, according to my pdoc.
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#11
May 18, 2013, 02:28 PM
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I've had some drinks here and there, I personally wouldn't worry about triggering an episode, so much as interfering with meds/side effects.
I would suggest what others have, in terms of hydrating, etc. to avoid a nasty hangover. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself! |
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May 20, 2013, 03:08 PM
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My Pdoc and My T said it's fine if I have a drink here and there. I have a bottle of wine in the fridge right now.
In my opinion there are many worse things that I could do.
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