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#26
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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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#27
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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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#28
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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. |
#29
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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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#30
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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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#31
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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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#32
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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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#33
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Only a occasional glass and the wine less than monthly
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#34
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hardly ever
and when i do it's in small quantities a lot more over christmas though |
#35
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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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#36
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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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#37
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Almost never. I've never been much of a drinker.
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#38
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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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#39
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I sure am wanting some eggnog today.
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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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#41
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I drink...lots...every day
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#42
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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. |
#43
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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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#44
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eggnog is not a drink, eggnog is an icecream topic. Or something you put in your coffee for a flavor. ![]()
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#45
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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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#46
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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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#47
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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. moogs
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#48
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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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#49
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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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#50
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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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