Posted by Toph on October 18, 2004, at 22:54:17
In reply to Lithium and alcohol, posted by prodgirl on October 18, 2004, at 20:28:56
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> Any comments on drinking while taking your lithium? I don't seem to be "feeling" anything thus far, not sleepy in the middle of the day or morning hang over. Have a big engagement party this weekend, going to have something to drink, but would like to know other's experiences.
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I'd be curious to hear others' experience with Li and etoh. For me, prodgirl, it takes a lot of booze to get me high - by that I mean I no longer get the giggles and euphoria of college days that I did before Li. I seem to tolerate more alcohol than I used to also. That does not mean I'm not drunk and a dangerous driver, my cognitive abilities are impaired, reflexes, judgement, memory, etc. It's kind of a bummer but I wouldn't give up the safe life I have on Li for beer pong.
Maybe that's why, despite my age (I have 3 kids in college) I smoke an occasional (2-3x/year) doob for grins. Li seems to have no effect in modulating ganja's intoxicating effect. Beer pong seems so silly when you can listen to classic Genesis, Yes and Dire Straits buzzed.
-Toph
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