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SmileySyd

1y ago

14 Days Sober: Struggling with Depression and Medication Switch

Today marks 14 days sober. I decided to quit drinking because it was having such a bad affect on my anxiety and depression. I have also switched medication recently. I have been feeling super depressed and unmotivated. I wonder if this is because of the medication switch or the withdrawals of not giving my body so much dopamine from the alcohol:(

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CozyVibez

1y ago

So many drug interactions it's hard to name the culprit :( confiding in your doctor is my advice. Congratulations on your sobriety, and I give you best wishes in continuing!! ❤️❤️
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Faithe

1y ago

9 years sober 10/20/12 is my sobriety date
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kittycrime

1y ago

Congratulations! You should be so proud, that takes a lot of strength and self-discipline 💙
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rorose

1y ago

why do i smoke weed when im alone it never makes my heart feel good and it makes the past so strong i have to practice stillness to keep all my strength.
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kittycrime

1y ago

Seven days sober here. 🤗 I'm so happy for you! The depression is almost definitely from withdrawal. If there's music or a podcast to listen to, or some other activity you can do to distract yourself, that can help get you through it. That and a medication change at the same time has got to be tough. You've got this! 💙
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Faithe

1y ago

Congratulations
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wasplord

1y ago

Yay!!!! Proud of you!!! The depression could definitely be coming from either withdrawals or medication switch, but either way it'll stabilize soon. You got this!!
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JoMo

1y ago

Congratulations! That's definitely something to be proud of! Medication switches screw with me everytime. Sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better. Hang in there!

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