Alcohol and depression

Chazza92 — Fri, 09 May 2014 13:43:56 GMT

I'm 21 and have been drinking on usually a weekly basis since I was 18. I never used to have a problem with going out, I'd have a few drinks dance with my friends come home and wake up the best morning feeling fine.

since I got diagnosed with depression when I moved to university a few years ago and put on medication I feel I can no longer drink responsibly at all. I almost always end up vomiting sometimes for up to two days later. I suffer black outs and sometimes make extremely poor decisions which don't help with my depression at all.

its got to the point where I've spent all day in bed today and I think I have to give up alcohol. Even though I only drink once a week now I always drink too much and I hate myself for it afterwards.

im wondering if anyone else is or has suffered the same?

and any advice in giving up alcohol? At university That's pretty much what everyone does all the time.

Alcohol and depression

Flux_amp_Flow — Fri, 09 May 2014 14:56:37 GMT

Hi Chazza92,

It's generally not a good idea to mix alcohol and antidepressants, the box/bottle that your meds come in should have some warning about consuming alcohol while taking them. I'd consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

I've not suffered the same as I choose not to drink alcohol, it can get pretty crazy when people pressure you to do drink to have a good time. Ive always been able to say no when people offer me alcoholic drinks.

topic Alcohol and depression in Young people

Alcohol and depression

Alcohol and depression