Posted by alesta on October 17, 2004, at 23:46:48
In reply to Re: I'll just go drown my sorrows in another glass » alesta, posted by AdaGrace on October 17, 2004, at 22:36:06
> I take Lexapro for depression and was taking some anti anxiety pills but I had to beg for a refill and now don't feel like begging for more. I have gone to therapy 3 times but I keep having to cancel apts due to family obligations and this damn burning accident. Yes and I am an alcoholic as well. I don't know what is wrong with me. I have a broken heart that is all I can diagnose for myself. When I am left alone I don't know how to deal with myself. I am an outdoors person and I can't get dirty now for fear of infection because of the burns. I am lonely, depressed, and sick at heart. I guess that is it. Oh and my self worth is in the toilet.
hi adagrace,
you need to drop the lexapro, hon. it's not working for you, and i feel it is not the best as far as antidepressants go (the SSRIs and SNRIs tend to numb emotions). the lexapro definitely isn't going to help your alcoholism, either. while i was on an SSRI, after it kicked in I suddenly craved alcohol all the time. this is because the drug was depleting my dopamine. this is what your lexapro is doing. i really strongly feel that a good antidepressant will make you feel much better!! this is so key for you right now. and if your doctor isn't open to switching meds, find another. let me know when you're ready to make the switch, and i'll discuss some good meds with you, and possibly how to find a doc that will prescribe what you need..don't think there's something wrong with you..after a broken heart and a burning accident you're gonna be sad..you'll be okay. :) we're gonna get this med situation straightened out..
btw, when i was on an SSRI i couldn't stand being alone either..part of your problem there could be the med.
if you want to babblemail me about changing meds and about doctors go ahead..i really want to help you. :)
take care! :)
amy
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