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Posted by mattsit on March 16, 2005, at 15:32:41
Im on Welbutrin XL for depression...things are going well.
I still drink too much. I used to drink 2 bottles of vodka a week. Now im down to one. I feel ok, and blood tests show my organs and blood levels are all fine....anyway, im scared.
Posted by antigua on March 16, 2005, at 16:38:31
In reply to Heres my story, posted by mattsit on March 16, 2005, at 15:32:41
what would you like to do about it? tell us a little more. many of us are or were scared.
antigua
Posted by mattsit on March 16, 2005, at 16:57:35
In reply to Re: Heres my story » mattsit, posted by antigua on March 16, 2005, at 16:38:31
well...I dunno.
I worry that I am harming myself. Yeah, My last checkup I was healthy and all as far as blood tests go, but I dunno...how long can that last drinking like I do on weekends? During the week I dont partake, but the weekends I usually drink about 20 drinks friday through sunday...not good.
Posted by Phil on March 16, 2005, at 21:51:55
In reply to Re: Heres my story, posted by mattsit on March 16, 2005, at 16:57:35
I think you have very good reason to be concerned.
Posted by mattsit on March 17, 2005, at 8:10:48
In reply to Re: Heres my story, posted by Phil on March 16, 2005, at 21:51:55
Yeah, I guess Im going to cut back. It definitely would be the way to go.
Posted by AuntieMel on March 17, 2005, at 12:13:49
In reply to Heres my story, posted by mattsit on March 16, 2005, at 15:32:41
Does your doctor know about the drinking? I hear welbutrin and booze don't mix.
How hard would it be to stop?
Posted by mattsit on March 18, 2005, at 7:56:30
In reply to Re: Heres my story, posted by AuntieMel on March 17, 2005, at 12:13:49
I dont think it will be that hard for me.
When you say they dont mix, do you mean that they negate each others' effects, or something else? My doctor said to just keep any drinking in moderation.
Posted by morning*bell on March 18, 2005, at 21:11:08
In reply to Re: Heres my story, posted by mattsit on March 18, 2005, at 7:56:30
It's actually the risk of seizures. Wellbutrin mixed with alcohol increases that risk.
Posted by justyourlaugh on March 22, 2005, at 8:05:36
In reply to Re: Heres my story » mattsit, posted by morning*bell on March 18, 2005, at 21:11:08
matt,
i have found prozac decreased the amount of drinks i need per sitting..
i dont get drunk..i get sleepy..
okay, maybe thats a stretch..
i do get drunk but i dont stay up all night..
i only "got up" to drink on celexa..
i hope you cut down..
jyl
Posted by mattsit on March 22, 2005, at 14:39:05
In reply to matt.., posted by justyourlaugh on March 22, 2005, at 8:05:36
Yeah, It wouldnt be a bad idea to cut down. This past weekend I only went out saturday night, so that was a good thing.
Posted by sunny10 on March 23, 2005, at 11:22:44
In reply to Re: matt.., posted by mattsit on March 22, 2005, at 14:39:05
actually, I think you would do well to talk to your doc about moderating the drinking in a measured way... I swear I read somewhere that if you take Wellbutrin you shouldn't "abruptly stop" drinking or smoking..And that it has something to do with the risk of seizures caused by sudden chemical changes....
I'm not positive, but I believe that I'm remembering correctly enough that I'd talk it over with my doctor for myself...
Posted by AuntieMel on March 23, 2005, at 12:18:27
In reply to Re: matt.., posted by sunny10 on March 23, 2005, at 11:22:44
I remember that now. It's in the literature that comes with it and is also probably one of the warnings on tv.
Posted by sunny10 on March 23, 2005, at 13:23:02
In reply to Re: you are right » sunny10, posted by AuntieMel on March 23, 2005, at 12:18:27
I was merely lurking here- hope you all don't mind- just trying to "understand" addiction to mind altering substances, since it is something my significant other is fighting.
AuntieMel knows this. I hope no one is offended that I jumped on that thread- my mothering instinct just jumped out- protect, protect, protect...
Posted by mynamehere on March 28, 2005, at 12:01:42
In reply to Heres my story, posted by mattsit on March 16, 2005, at 15:32:41
Matt,
You might not want to test the limits of when the drinking will cause harm to your body. I had a clean bill of health for years of active drinking (and using) and then suddenly my liver enzymes were dangerously high in a blood screening. I was working toward scirrosis and I'm not yet even 30 years of age.
Bottom line - be smart about it, especially with the meds issue.
Just my 2 cents
Posted by mattsit on March 28, 2005, at 16:43:20
In reply to Re: Heres my story, posted by mynamehere on March 28, 2005, at 12:01:42
No, You guys are definitely right.
I guess I just wonder how much is too much? For real though, not the published amounts.
Posted by mynamehere on March 28, 2005, at 23:21:47
In reply to Re: Heres my story, posted by mattsit on March 28, 2005, at 16:43:20
Many people drink and learn their own limits and find that they can live healthy productive lives at the same time. Others find that any alcohol is too much. I suppose that there isn't a direct answer to your question. I think that the fact that alcohol is legal makes it much more tolerated than street drugs, but don't let that be a justification for abusing it. This is just my opinion. Be smart & safe.
> No, You guys are definitely right.
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> I guess I just wonder how much is too much? For real though, not the published amounts.
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Posted by sunny10 on March 29, 2005, at 14:03:24
In reply to Re: Heres my story, posted by mynamehere on March 28, 2005, at 23:21:47
if even YOU are worried about the amount you drink, it is too much in my opinion.
Drinking an alcoholic beverage should be a pleasurable blip in your day/night- not the entire point of your day/night. In my opinion, anyway.
Posted by Declan on April 14, 2005, at 22:02:55
In reply to Re: Heres my story, posted by sunny10 on March 29, 2005, at 14:03:24
Hi
Spread over the whole week it wouldn't be so bad. If it was two bottles of vodka a day....
Declan
Posted by sunny10 on April 15, 2005, at 8:43:01
In reply to Re: Heres my story, posted by Declan on April 14, 2005, at 22:02:55
it got worse, up to a bottle a day, most days, while working fulltime...
then while we were on a mini-vacation last weekend, we had a silly argument. He was so out of control that he tried to strangle me...
I'd say that's a problem... I am moving into a new apt tomorrow and won't try to work anything through with him until he's sober AND has gone through an anger management class...
I'd say that deciding that it would need to be two bottles a day to be a problem is a slight miscalculation... unless of course you know that you're with a loser like me who won't press charges for assault. And who sill loves the guy... sigh...
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