Posted by hog80ci on August 28, 2003, at 21:51:06
In reply to I am an alcoholic on Lexapro, I need help please, posted by Panic_attack on August 28, 2003, at 15:50:11
> I am only 22 years old and know that I am going to die soon. I can feel it. I have been drinking for years and I can't stop. I have tried. I have hospitalized myself several times with no positive outcome. I recently got fired from my job so now I am drinking more than ever. Too much time on my hands. I never feel good. After I drink, I suffer with extremely bad panic/anxiety. It is more like Depersonalization. It's horrible. I recently started taking Lexapro and ever since I started taking it, I get cravings for alcohol more than ever!!! Lexapro makes me want to drink daily. I know that I am going to need LONG TERM inpatient treatment. I have too or else I am going to die. I self medicate myself daily.... like right now I am going to take a tiny piece of Remeron so I can fall asleep. I feel horrible. I got drunk last night and now im having these weird like depersonalazation feelings. Has anybody ever overcome heavy drinking? especially while on medication? Am I always going to be a drunk :( Anybody know any good alcohol rehabs? What should I do... :(
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You are a brave soul, my friend. Admitting we have a problem is the first step towards recovery. I'm a drug addict, almost 22 years clean. I don't say that to brag, I didn't do it alone, only to let you know there is hope.I read your post several times. I'm not sure it's the Lex that's making you drink more. You are in the midst of a continuing and progressive illness. You admit to being recently fired and now find your self with too much time on your hands. Sounds like a pretty good excuse to get loaded more often. Anxiety and depression can be treated with medication. It's my belief that addiction (alcoholism) can only be treated by being in some kind of recovery program and surrounding yourself with like minded people. I don't know where you live, but I'm sure AA is there. Spend all of your free time in meetings. You can't go to too many. It might be a good idea to see a psych doc too. That way you can get on the right meds at the right dose and won't need to self-medicate.
You don't have to die from this.
Good luck to you...
Jim
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