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Fluoxetine and alcohol

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mumtobe2 · 04/04/2009 21:35

Been perscribed it for depression but feel that bad cant stop drinking as i feel it is my only escape from the pain of splitting up with my ex.Been off work for 5 weeks and cant see anyway of going back the way i feel.

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mumtobe2 · 04/04/2009 22:23

I am going to go to a na meeting tommorrow night with a friend who is an ex alcoholic.Just want to know if i am an addict and why my last 3 relationships were with addicts.

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mumtobe2 · 04/04/2009 22:24

but wont be able to till monday now will i notnowbernard?

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notnowbernard · 04/04/2009 22:27

That's fantastic

I think it's very relevant that your last 3 relationships have been with addicts

And I think the AA/NA fellowships will support you well in finding the answers to these questions, whilst at the same time helping you to look at your own drinking and using

You've admitted there's a problem, you obviously want help... you deserve it, go for it

notnowbernard · 04/04/2009 22:32

I suggested phoning them so you could speak to a helpline person who could talk to you about meetings in your area and possibly link up with an AA member

But you've posted you're already going to a meeting tomorrow, so you are 1 step ahead of me

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mumtobe2 · 04/04/2009 22:34

I know have just made myself far worse this weekend because got so drunk last night and ended up i bed with someone who i thought actually wanted to help but he just wanted sex .Thats the last thing i need or want at the moment but he still did it.Am so low.Words cant describe.

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mumtobe2 · 04/04/2009 22:36

thankyou everyone for talking to me feel such an idiot but nice to know you all want to help.

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notnowbernard · 04/04/2009 22:39

Oh Dear

You got drunk because you wanted to change how you were feeling... you ended up in bed with someone because you thought it would change the way you were feeling... neither of these things worked, in fact they have made you feel worse about yourself. You KNOW what you need to do, you now just need some support to do it

Tomorrow is a new day

Go to bed now and try and get some sleep

In the morning say to yourself that you will do your best to not have a drink today, and go along as planned to the meeting with your friend

LackaDAISYcal · 04/04/2009 22:45

don't be too hard on yourself. It sounds like you've had a hard time, and the fact that you are talking about it on here and planning on the NA meeting tomorrow shows that you are trying to mae things better.

Taking it a day at a time is the best way. Don;t say you are going to stop drinking, rather just say you're not going to have a drink today. It makes it seem much less daunting and manageable.

Now, as notnowbernard said, get some sleep and take it one step at a time tomorrow. and there is always someone on here to listen when you need it

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mumtobe2 · 04/04/2009 22:51

Yes Bernard that is why i drink because i sometimes cant bare the pain i am feeling so want to run a way.Thankyou Lacka also .Am going to go to bed and like you say hope tommorow will be better.Night and thankyou.

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MIFLAW · 15/04/2009 18:38

AA phones are (wo)manned 24/7 - if not in your area, then in London or York (General Service Office). Speak to someone - it does get better.

Good luck.

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