hi , I've been on various doses of citalopram and settled on 20mg in mornings , had 15mg mirt added at night , settled really well and because I was starting to feel good (ish) about a month ago started drinking daily , up to ten bottles nearly every day ! Not proud !
then over 6 days last a week ago I drank 10 fri , 10 sat a party til 4am Sunday , 10 Monday , 10 Tuesday and six Wednesday ! All this while still taking my meds , I haven't touched a drop since Wednesday so almost a week but I'm waking at 6am crippling anxiety , really bad shakes and feeling weaker than normal , it's a week tomorrow since I drank , will I ever get back on track ? Thankyou
Hi, yes u will and I also have done the same thing, but I think after about 3 months of not drinking that I don't need the meds, so I stop taking them only a month or 2 later, I start drinking again, which I am going thru right also, last week 6 days of drinking and went to Doctor to get meds and a slip for work. So back on meds and not drinking, feel horrible from the alcohol poisoning withdrawals, it's hell!!! But gets better, but I'm sure being on the meds and drinking has to be worse for you!! So hope all goes well and gets better for!! Drinking is wicked for some!! So no more drinking for me!!
Hey there Gary, we all have our issues, and be proud about your openess and honesty. I am sure the you know that it solves nothing. Hang in there, stay off the alcohol and I am sure you will settle and let the meds do their work. Keep your chin up, and yes, remember when you felt good, you will get back on track. Thinking of you. Lee.
Well it's been over a week since I drank and my anxiety is still through the roof , mornings mainly but it's always there , I'm still taking the citalopram and mirtazipine but I'm waking up with anxiety and it lingers then all day , yes I drank excessively for months until a week ago while on my meds , does this ever ease ? This week has been torture !