No alcohol

Man, I just got on Zoloft, so my body is still going through adjustments while foreign chemicals are being shoved into my system. Unfortunatelly Im Russian, and therefore a boozer. No, I'm not an alcoholic, but I do enjoy a few drinks 3-4 times a week. I started taking the medication on friday and drank both friday and saturday night. I seemed to be just fine, so I didn't this much about mixing two drugs with opposite effects.

Ever since my major break down last week (which was the reazon I got on meds), I have been able to maintain a cool, so everyone let out a sigh of relieve, believing that I'm better. Eh, I could just hide it once again, until the next break down.

Well, last night, I decided to have a beer. Yes, one single beer. Right away I felt really down. I became an irritated, irrational, emotional, uncontrolable..... bitch? drama queen? I don't know what word fits best here. And I went on in this manner all the way through the morning (around my friends and boyfriend), which finally ended with me crossing the line and apologizing nonstop for the way I've been acting. Now I am embarrassed and ashamed that I have lost control like that. And the thoughts that came to my mind at that point...... they're fucking ridiculous, I don't know what is wrong with me.

Well, I guess I really have to stay away from alcohol (though it's such a typical thing for me). Cause the last thing I want to find myself doing is taking my shit out on other people. Though the weird part is, only my boyfriend noticed what a crazy case I was being (I swear to god, that man can read my mind), everyone else didn't get what I was talking about when I proceeded with an elaborate apology (they just thought I was upset).


Anyone else have bad meds+alcohol experiences??

Hello Miss Anya and Chasing Rainbows, I used to like a drink myself. Two or three times a week bottle of wine or two.

I have been dogged by depression for the last 8 years. Recently I decided to quit alcohol (8 weeks ago) - ever since my depression symptoms have all but disappeared, no more irritability, no more tiredness, no more tears for no reason - its been a major breakthrough for me, just wish I would have tried it years ago.

Not saying that you should all stop drinking, I don't have a stop button when it comes to going out for a drink, so for me it was necessary, but thought you might find the result interesting.

Sonnyjim :D

Hi MissAnya, yeah I was like that at the start, it get's easier, and there are times when I would really really really like to drink, but that's just the addictive voice, commonly known as the AV and I just ignore it and pour myself a nice glass of Pomegranate juce and sparkling water, its lovely.

I must have some Russian blood in me then because I didn't need an excuse to drink either, happy, sad, birthday, christening, christmas, new job, lost job, exam passed whatever, if you want to drink you will find a reason!

Shame you are feel so shitty, I feel for you. Good luck Miss Anya.

That's great Miss Anya, there's always something better to do than booze and tanning sounds like a fab idea, might go and get myself a bit of a tan at the weekend, especially as there is no hope of any natural sunshine that would give me a tan til at least June!

Im off to get in a bath now, just got all my little boys tucked in bed, time to relax and read the paper.

Take care Miss Anya. Talk to you another time. :D

Yes, it makes perfect sense . . . of course it's not the alcohol. It's just the beer.

Anya, you're going to keep having problems if you have to equate having a social life with people who drink. Not everyone feels they have to drink to have a good time, and not everyone will censure you if you decide not to have a drink yourself. You risk making yourself extremely ill by drinking alcohol while on an antidepressant.

When you feel more settled, give yourself some time to think over the options. You've got some decisions to make.

Linda.

Well, I stopped taking the Zoloft. And no, alcohol for me is not a social thing, it's just a part of life. Anyway, I don't feel the need to explain myself and waste my time defending that which some may find an "alcohol problem". For it is not the problem.