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Posted by nicki on April 23, 2005, at 9:29:53
Has anyone experienced anxiety while drinking when on their meds. Although I know it's a big no no, I do drongk socially, like maybe once every couple months but its just not enjoyable and I get that panic attack feeling and the next day I have fuul blown panic attack the entire day and can't do anything and don't want to be alone, I just have that nervous feeling . Now, before I ever was on meds, I never got the anxiety WHILE I was drinking but sure did after. Anyone experience anything like this?
Posted by cache-monkey on April 23, 2005, at 14:46:12
In reply to alcohol and anxiety, posted by nicki on April 23, 2005, at 9:29:53
I noticed something similar when I was on Wellbutrin... (I've also pretty much had the post-drinking anxiety business for the last few years.) I'm basically resigned at this point to just not do it at all. Sucks, since I really liked the social drink, but probably better for my mental health.
> Has anyone experienced anxiety while drinking when on their meds. Although I know it's a big no no, I do drongk socially, like maybe once every couple months but its just not enjoyable and I get that panic attack feeling and the next day I have fuul blown panic attack the entire day and can't do anything and don't want to be alone, I just have that nervous feeling . Now, before I ever was on meds, I never got the anxiety WHILE I was drinking but sure did after. Anyone experience anything like this?
Posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 19:17:08
In reply to Re: alcohol and anxiety » nicki, posted by cache-monkey on April 23, 2005, at 14:46:12
I haven't had a drink in 8years. I used to drink with paxil and xanax and functioned very well the next day and slept well also. Now that I've stopped I have severe social anxiety. Go figure! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by vivi on April 23, 2005, at 19:20:40
In reply to alcohol and anxiety, posted by nicki on April 23, 2005, at 9:29:53
> Has anyone experienced anxiety while drinking when on their meds. Although I know it's a big no no, I do drongk socially, like maybe once every couple months but its just not enjoyable and I get that panic attack feeling and the next day I have fuul blown panic attack the entire day and can't do anything and don't want to be alone, I just have that nervous feeling . Now, before I ever was on meds, I never got the anxiety WHILE I was drinking but sure did after. Anyone experience anything like this?
I did when I was taking Zoloft. I now only take Dexedrine and Lunesta. I take the Dex early in the morning so by the time I have a drink I do not have any unusual side effects.
Posted by cache-monkey on April 23, 2005, at 21:49:00
In reply to Re: alcohol and anxiety, posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 19:17:08
<< Now that I've stopped I have severe social anxiety. Go figure! >>
Funny how that works. Me too. Makes me realize how much I was self-medicating all those years.
Peace,
cache-monkey
Posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 21:55:03
In reply to Re: alcohol and anxiety » Phillipa, posted by cache-monkey on April 23, 2005, at 21:49:00
But on which did you function the most fully? And the beer was cheaper. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by cache-monkey on April 23, 2005, at 22:15:50
In reply to Re: alcohol and anxiety » cache-monkey, posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 21:55:03
<< And the beer was cheaper. >>
Too bad it's not covered under my prescription cap!
Posted by nicki on April 25, 2005, at 3:46:55
In reply to Re: alcohol and anxiety » nicki, posted by cache-monkey on April 23, 2005, at 14:46:12
did you ever get it while you were drinking. It seems that when I start drinking I just start feeling weird and nervous . The next day, forget it full blown panic attack!
Posted by cache-monkey on April 25, 2005, at 12:09:54
In reply to Re: alcohol and anxiety, posted by nicki on April 25, 2005, at 3:46:55
I definitely got more anxious while drinking on Wellbutrin. Oh, and on Lamictal, I got horrendous dysphoric anxiety after 3 beers, along with worse-than-usual day-after anxiety attacks.
> did you ever get it while you were drinking. It seems that when I start drinking I just start feeling weird and nervous . The next day, forget it full blown panic attack!
Posted by nicki on April 25, 2005, at 22:26:56
In reply to Re: alcohol and anxiety » nicki, posted by cache-monkey on April 25, 2005, at 12:09:54
It's nice to know that I'm not alone out there with that problem. It's been weighing on my mind alot because its really put a damper on my adult time with my husband. I used to enjoy drinking and having fun(never a heavy drinker, I don't have an addictive personality at all) but now it almost seems like a chore and it freaks me out! Thanks for the input
Posted by cache-monkey on April 26, 2005, at 0:48:34
In reply to Re: alcohol and anxiety, posted by nicki on April 25, 2005, at 22:26:56
Yeah, actually I was starting to feel like kind of a freak in that department. I'm trying to get used to drinking juices and stuff. That way you're not just sipping on water or Sprite. (My g/f came up with a really nice NA cocktail involving cranberry juice, orange juice, and a twist of lime.)
But it is kind of hard to not be able to just let back and get a little silly like everyone else seems to get to do. I'm finding myself avoiding the bar and cocktail party scene and trying to do more small-scale dinner parties. Part of me still resents it and wants my old life back, but well, I guess the other part of me has to believe that this is mentally healthier over the long run.
> It's nice to know that I'm not alone out there with that problem. It's been weighing on my mind alot because its really put a damper on my adult time with my husband. I used to enjoy drinking and having fun(never a heavy drinker, I don't have an addictive personality at all) but now it almost seems like a chore and it freaks me out! Thanks for the input
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