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SmileySyd

Updated 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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JoMo

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!

wasplord

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!!

Faithe

Congratulations

kittycrime

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! 💙

rorose

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.

Faithe

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

kittycrime

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

CozyVibez

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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