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Posted by llrrrpp on May 25, 2006, at 15:55:33
I never considered myself to have a drinking problem. Yes, okay, there was the year where I had a glass of wine every night. probably 300 days in a row. Yes, okay, there was a time when "socializing" consisted of making a date with fellow drinkers and have a drink, or six. (maybe once or twice a week for a year?)
But, despite warnings from pdoc and T, who say that alcohol and major depression don't mix well, and alcohol and anti-depressants don't mix well, and alcohol and sedatives don't mix well, I still can't help myself but to have a drink or two when I find myself hanging out with friends. It s*cks. My friends like to drink. So do I. My friends like me to drink. No one's ever complained to me. Apparently I don't get out of control when I'm intoxicated. I'm cautious. I've never gotten into trouble, or d.u.i. but... the fact that I miss it (and it's only been 14 days) and I think about the last IPA in my fridge, thinking I better save it for a bad day, or my Smirnoff in the freezer- emergency for medicinal purposes. I view alcohol as a medicine now, and how I can use it to fix my bad moods. That's kind of strange. Well. What do you guys think? Is moderation a possibility. If I can stop after 1 beer, can I allow myself a beer? Or should I be rigorous about sticking to ginger ale and rootbeer (which I like, but they don't hmmm fill that hole...) What do you think?
Posted by ClearSkies on May 25, 2006, at 18:39:33
In reply to I miss it, posted by llrrrpp on May 25, 2006, at 15:55:33
From my personal experience, it was a problem *before* I started meds, and it continued to be a problem, so it became a BIG problem - like I'd choose whether to medicate with Xanax or alcohol. I never mixed them, I think. I don't really remember - and that was a problem in itself.
So I don't drink. And now my medications work better than they used to.
Posted by BUCKEYE FANATIC on May 26, 2006, at 10:33:22
In reply to Re: I miss it » llrrrpp, posted by ClearSkies on May 25, 2006, at 18:39:33
I am with you llrrpp.
I too am a binge drinker who takes benzo's and Zoloft.
I can go 14 days or more without a drink...but I too miss the buzz nd the fun that alcohol gives.
I am now slowly tapering my benzo use ( week 4) and it is hell. I HAD to have a drink yesterday...so I did. Now I feel guilty.
I think the ONLY way for me is to go to AA...and decide never to drink again. Its just not worth it. Besides the good time, alcohol cannot offer anything good for the body...not one!
But the list of ruined lives, addictions, car accidents, death, liver problems and broken familes are endless.We BOTH need to stop.
BF
Posted by antigua on May 26, 2006, at 11:47:43
In reply to I miss it, posted by llrrrpp on May 25, 2006, at 15:55:33
You know you're the only one who has the answer, no matter what anyone else might say. I could never stop at one so I had to stop, no matter my intentions. My life (and meds) is so much better, but it has been h*ll at times when all I've wanted to do is escape my feelings. I miss that feeling.
good luck,
antigua
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