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I am in the process of switching medications, and ever since I have been experiencing extreme constant anxiety. I am going from Lexapro to Zoloft as Lexapro is too expensive and doesn't have a generic.
I also have been having a lot of stomach problems, which is causing panic attacks. Foolishly perhaps I have been drinking periodically, and although I don't tend to get a hangover, I always feel awful the next day. I noticed that my mind starts to play tricks on me, and although I won't have a hangover, my brain tells me I should and that combined with a feeling of guilt drives me over the edge.
It's odd when it comes to drinking for me, because I in reality don't suffer any true physical ailments from drinking. For me, the problem is all mental. Or, at least that is how it seems. Maybe the alcohol is messing with my medication. Anyway, I plan on stopping drinking again for a while until this anxiety and upset stomach passes.
Strangely, I feel as though I should not allow panic disorder to dictate to me whether I should be able to drink or not. But at the same time, I just want this anxiety to stop. The thing is, whether or not I drink, the anxiety is going to be there. I just don't think the drinking helps any. Even so much as a single beer will make me go into panic mode.
I also have been having a lot of stomach problems, which is causing panic attacks. Foolishly perhaps I have been drinking periodically, and although I don't tend to get a hangover, I always feel awful the next day. I noticed that my mind starts to play tricks on me, and although I won't have a hangover, my brain tells me I should and that combined with a feeling of guilt drives me over the edge.
It's odd when it comes to drinking for me, because I in reality don't suffer any true physical ailments from drinking. For me, the problem is all mental. Or, at least that is how it seems. Maybe the alcohol is messing with my medication. Anyway, I plan on stopping drinking again for a while until this anxiety and upset stomach passes.
Strangely, I feel as though I should not allow panic disorder to dictate to me whether I should be able to drink or not. But at the same time, I just want this anxiety to stop. The thing is, whether or not I drink, the anxiety is going to be there. I just don't think the drinking helps any. Even so much as a single beer will make me go into panic mode.
I am starting to think that I really should stop drinking until I get my medication straightened out. Also, drinking with an upset stomach is seriously bad news.
My problem is my social life tends to revolve around going to clubs and bars. It i where I know all of my friends and so I feel compelled to drink.
Another problem of mine is that I have a severe problem with concentration unless I drink. I find it very hard to either paint or write music without a drink in my hands. Then again, I have been in a severe depression which is making it next to impossible to paint or make music. But if I am doing something that involves concentration, it is very habitual for me to have to do it with a glass or two of wine. Of course, I DO also have a problem with when to stop drinking, and I always end up drinking more and more which is bad news.
You need to do what is best for you and you are smart enough to know what that is..I was not.... hugs and love my friend..
Lately I have been frequently getting very sick to my stomach, so there really is no point in me drinking and dehydrating myself.
Of course, this constant ill feeling is driving me nuts and causing a LOT of anxiety. I feel like something is severely wrong with me.
Of course, I did go to the Doctor and they told me what I always hear. Apparently I am in tip top shape.
I just increased my zoloft from 50 to 100 mg. Hopefully this will help, but now I am wondering if it is the zoloft that is making me ill. Still, I must admit that my OCD over music and art has dropped after starting Zoloft, but I really hope it isn't what is making me sick.
Has anyone else experienced severe nausea due to Zoloft?