Have you tried NA mtgs. to talk about it? They are going through the same thing that you are.

Cat,

She's in recovery. The pleasure chemicals in the brain take time to fix themselves. Many people in recovery need help during this time.

Do whats in your heart. make a plan and stick with it. youll be ok. Hang in there I will be there for u.

i didnt know the circumstances...I just know how easy it is for everyone to get an antidepressant...heck its like candy anymore! sounds like it could help you though. and always try to stay postive......cant change the past...just work towars a brighter tommorrow.

idk, ive never taken an antidepressant personally...but Zoloft does seem like one of the less harmful ones.

Have you talked with your doctor about your concerns? I was also very reluctant to go on meds so we had a plan formed for me to eventually get off of them before I ever took my first pill.

Always listen to your doctor its his butt on the line....

Google Peter Breggin's web site. There was another report in the New York Times about SSRIs causing heart attacks, etc.

Best when taken with lots and lots of Tequila.

It's too easy to see happen. Usually when I meet people who are addicts and think they can drink okay, something happens, and they're both tying one one and using. It just makes our kind all that more vulnerable.



Good attitude to have. For depression, it's those times that I feel like doing nothing that I force myself to. After a while, the depression fades. Contrary action. The mania, well, I just enjoy that.

Just telling her what she wants to hear. Apparently, her Dr. ain't got a clue as to what he's talking about.
And, that's the quickest way to become a famous rock-star.

I use marijuana for depression...works like a charm, after a dose I just don't care.

One thing I really respect about luv2 is her honesty. That's an important quality to have when it comes to getting clean. The chemical effects of long term use of meth affect the dopamine receptors of the brain, which emotionally compare to a jogger with half of a lung missing. It's not abnormal for a former user to need anti-depressants for a time, or even for the rest of their lives. Often, those of us with addictions are trying to self-medicate, but invariably, we chose the wrong medication. For me, it was alcohol, but my last drink was more than 5 1/2 years ago, and instead of suffer, I've learned mostly to enjoy my mental illness. For future reference, alcohol and bipolar disorder mix like gas and matches.

One thing I really respect about luv2 is her honesty. That's an important quality to have when it comes to getting clean. The chemical effects of long term use of meth affect the dopamine receptors of the brain, which emotionally compare to a jogger with half of a lung missing. It's not abnormal for a former user to need anti-depressants for a time, or even for the rest of their lives. Often, those of us with addictions are trying to self-medicate, but invariably, we chose the wrong medication. For me, it was alcohol, but my last drink was more than 5 1/2 years ago, and instead of suffer, I've learned mostly to enjoy my mental illness. For future reference, alcohol and bipolar disorder mix like gas and matches.

Congratulations on your time in.
It's good to finally have a choice to drink or not.

The problem drinking wasn't really the big deal. Problem thinking now... That's good comedy material. What keeps me away from the drink is all of the wonderful reminders, people all beaten to hell with alcohol or drugs. It's always a pleasure to see someone ask the right questions, and more important, to be receptive to the answer they may not want to hear. Saves alot of grief, to use someone else's experience instead of having to go through it themselves. The real star of this show is luv2. She's the one who reached out and asked for advice, and she's the one who has been more courageous. For me, it's old news, like remembering a thorn from years ago.

People in recovery from crack have the same issue with the dopamine. The first year would be a severely depressing one without the aid of anti-depressants.

Yes, her doctor does have a clue.

"Doc says "no", others say a few wont hurt."
That's in her post. I define that as questioning her Dr's knowledge. As in, not knowing what he's talking about.

Drinking alcohol while taking Zoloft is not recommended. Zoloft and alcohol act upon similar chemicals in the brain.By this Zoloft increases the effects of alcohol. IT can either cause increased depression or affects the motor functions. These are specially observed when person takes heavy drinks. In may researches it has been concluded that drinking alcohol while taking Zoloft does not seem to increase the impairment of mental and motor skills that alcohol causes in normal subjects. These effects of drinking & zoloft are in patients of depression & other psychiatric disorders have not been studied.

Zoloft inhibits brain's ability to reabsorb serotonin, a neurotransmitter that sends nerve impulses between nerve cells and influences mood. Alcohol also affects serotonin levels in your brain.Using zoloft & alcohol together could produce unexpected and unwanted emotions. Also taking them together can cause lowered heart rate and blood pressure changes.There are stil lack of studies.

So it is generally recommended that if a person decides to drink alcohol in moderation while on Zoloft, he should use caution.

**Taken from a doctor, although I had to add spaces because apparently doctors don't type often...**

Ok then im gonna run outside and stick out my thumb.. see you in a bit.
Oh where you live again?
Omg I just thought of something... what would it be like to both drop Zoloft and then have sex eh?
Interesting..