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Issues after getting drunk?

rskb3
rskb3

On Sat. my family got together for our Thanksgiving get together. Long story short, there was someone there that makes my skin crawl and there was a lot of wine available; I ended up getting drunk. Backstory on me, I don't drink often, this was my first time drinking in a couple of years. I am taking Fluoxetine 80 mg and Buspirone 60 mg a day. It actually felt great to be drunk, I haven't been that relaxed in ages, but the last few days I have been paying for it. I have been feeling so anxious and sick because of the anxiety. I know that I am not suppose to drink with my medication but I had no intentions on getting drunk, I was just going to have one glass but than it ended up being more than that. Has anyone else had a similar situation? I don't know if it is all in my head because I was worried what the effects would be after I sobered up. 

Community LeaderMid
Mid
You survived the drinking. Now, you need to positively move your experience in the column, done, and succeeded. Let it be a positive experience. The anxiety is your fear that you will do it again and again. You delayed the sensations from the dinner to later, when you were relaxed and home, after the event. Best wishes.
bridgie101
bridgie101
I don't drink because the anxiety attacks coming back down afterwards are not worth it. Just not worth it. The old 2am strike where you wake up remembering every single individual thing you did and dying of shame? Nope.

I'd rather stay sober. The things I do when drunk probably are perfectly okay; but the anxiety attacks I have processing the chemicals are seriously not.
Gritty51
Gritty51
I, and many others, have the same issue - coming off of alcohol is a big anxiety trigger. As I continue to age it seems to get worse as well. At this point, after a big night of drinking it takes me about 3-4 days to start feeling normal again. If I'm sleep deprived as well, it's even worse. Bridgie101 has the right idea with staying sober. It's just not worth it! Unfortunately this is sometimes easier to say than to do, as your situation demonstrates. You'll make it - you'll be better tomorrow than you are today, and better the following day than tomorrow. Hopefully that will give you some solace.
jstar845
jstar845
I’m glad you reached out for support. I’m sorry to hear that you have been anxious and sick the last few days. Thus, I see that you mentioned the effects of taking your medication and drinking. I hope you feel better soon. The mg in the medication seems high, and I worry about the effects this could have for you when the medication is mixed with alcohol. Therefore, it seems when this is done anything is possible physically or mentally and this could be bad for anyone. It seems if the medication is for anxiety if it’s used with alcohol the anxiety would worsen or have other effects. I want the best for you and to be alright. I’m wondering have you thought about healthy coping methods for your anxiety?. I hope this helps.
rskb3
rskb3
Thank you everyone for your support and advice. I saw my psychiatrist the other day and was switched to Trintellix. I have been feeling a bit anxious and down even before the drinking incident. I do know a lot about coping skills but have you ever had someone you dislike so much that you instantly felt as mad as you have ever been in your life, just seeing this person? I felt a sudden rush of adrenaline and I honestly felt like punching him but I didn't want to make a scene. Like I said I normally don't drink but it was going down a bit too easily and before I knew it, I was drunk. I won't make that mistake again because it defiantly was not worth it!
djchurn
djchurn
Alcohol and meds is a combination that never works. I have had similar experiences and try to remember that abstinence often leads to a better days ahead.
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