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Old Dec 28, 2014, 12:00 AM
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Since starting meds about 2 months ago, I have abstained nearly completely from alcohol. When I did drink, it took a lot less than before to make me get a buzz.

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Old Dec 28, 2014, 12:23 AM
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Hum can't say I really drink anymore..I started to limit my drinking because of the meds and since then I only take a glass on special occasions. Really I guess it depends of what meds you take and how you support alcool. I don't really like the hangover feeling or the idea of loosing control so I prefer too limit myself.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 01:43 AM
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If I'm on meds I abstain. If I'm not then I might have one or two cocktails every 1-3 years.

Used to be a binge drinker so felt it was best to avoid temptation.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 02:18 AM
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I only drink when I'm up. Maybe every few months 2-3 drinks, but I don't hold my alcohol very well and it causes a shift in my mood.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 03:16 AM
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I wouldn't recommend drinking more than a glass of wine every once in a blue moon. Alcohol tends to throw all my meds out of whack which doesn't normally end well.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 04:55 AM
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I still have small bouts of what I call 'Amy Winehouse' moments when I have a constant intake to function. I have learned these are caused by mixed episodes that are at times horrific to manage. They only last 2-3 days then I am baffled by my behaviour. I can go up to 2 bottles of wine a day. When mood stable, I am completely disinterested in alcohol, if on a soft high or on a low, in fact I feel repulsed. It is when I am heading for mania or having a mixed episode I am at risk. I was assessed for an addiction problem and it was concluded no addiction issues but an undiagnosed mood disorder. Having said that I know I am at risk of a comorbidity, tell my psychiatrist everything I have and with medication adjustment short term, it helps out a lot. I know it is playing with fire and want it fully under control.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 04:58 AM
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I drink everyday. I drink more if I am not coping well or if I am having flashbacks. I drink before I have to have sex as I can cope better.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 05:31 AM
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Only a occasional glass and the wine less than monthly
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 06:03 AM
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hardly ever

and when i do it's in small quantities

a lot more over christmas though
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 07:44 AM
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Very rarely. When I do, it's a few sips of wine to relieve horrible anxiety, alternating with water.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 08:51 AM
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Pretty much weekly, eh. But I am Czech and numerous volunteering trips east of the EU helped to develop my metabolism to be able to handle pretty much anything.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 09:15 AM
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Almost never. I've never been much of a drinker.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 09:30 AM
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I didn't listen to that advice, started drinking daily in the evening for a few weeks and threw myself into a mixed episode, tried killing myself and went psychotic. I no longer drink.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 10:25 AM
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I sure am wanting some eggnog today.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 11:07 AM
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I wouldnt drink in a depressed or mixed episode is my advice to you. I found it would worsen my depression tenfold
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 12:55 PM
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I drink...lots...every day
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 01:06 PM
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Everyday. I've been on a rum/coke binge. I'm putting it down today I hope. I can't go back to beer. Yuck.

I can't drink when depressed, I'm just so not interested. No energy or want to.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 02:26 PM
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I think drinking (use to like Crown Royal whiskey) is tossing the dice especially if you drink to get drunk. The people I read in supportgroups.com & here have many truly suffering stories & wishing they would stop. Alcohol has ruined untold numbers of whole families. If you see it first hand, most would run the other way.
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Old Dec 28, 2014, 03:55 PM
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I sure am wanting some eggnog today.

eggnog is not a drink, eggnog is an icecream topic. Or something you put in your coffee for a flavor.

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Old Dec 28, 2014, 04:30 PM
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Never. Anymore. After two trips to rehab and one withdrawal induced seizure, I've (hopefully) learned my lesson and have almost two years of sobriety. Now I need to learn how to put down the ice cream.
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Old Jan 12, 2015, 10:56 AM
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Went out Friday night and had some beers. I got a little tipsy but not drunk at all. I am wondering if it played a role in the horrible depression I have had in the 2 days since then. Granted, I have fallen into these feelings without drinking, but it seems any alcohol seems to depress me
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Old Jan 12, 2015, 10:59 AM
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I am in recovery, clean and sober nearly 3 years. Soaking my brain in a depressant for years and years probably contributed a great deal to my issues.

I also feel that drinking at all, yes even 1 drink, is a compliance issue with medication. Since almost all SSRIs and AAPs and most MSs have the "Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication." sticker on them.

Stability is very subtle and precious to me, so I cannot risk it at all.

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Old Jan 12, 2015, 11:15 AM
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When I took meds regularity I drank maybe once a month because drinking any amount made me unstable for several days. I drink a few beers every 2-3 weeks and off medications I don't have as many problems.

I also have the weird asian gene that makes you get a hangover if you drink in excess. I can't have more then 2-3 shots because of it. I've even drank 2 16 ounce water bottles and ate 2 bowls of rice after drinking and still gotten a hangover.
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Old Jan 12, 2015, 11:41 AM
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I can only drink a few drops of wine and I still get tipsy and sloppy on it. I only resort to it when the anxiety is unbearable and then I alternate sips with water. It does help in those circumstances.
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Old Jan 12, 2015, 12:31 PM
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Screws up most people's medication, my psychiatrist said. I'm shocked your doc said one or two drinks is fine. Gave up all alcohol, pot & cigarettes over two yrs ago. My thinking is you are like playing your doc with zero degree in such studies.
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