I was wondering, my sister is an addict you may have read her story, NeverAgain, in the success forum, anyway I was wondering she has never had a problem with alcolhol but she is on antidepressants, lexapro.. and she said the last time she went over to some friends she had two beers and got very sick can drinking while taking these make you sick?
Hi,
I abused antidepressents too and that was for sure a horrible withdrawl as well.
Anyway, I can only speak for myself by saying I mixed everything I did with drinking. As everyone is different, I'm sure mixing booze with whatever can make
people sick. In fact it probably says on the bottle not to drink alcohol with it. I don't know if this helped you or not but not being a doctor I can only speak for myself. Also I used to justify myself by saying things like, "I'm not that bad I don't do coke", then when I was doing coke I'd say, "I'm not that bad I don't do heroin" etc..etc.. so to say she has no problem with drinking in my opinion is minimizing addicton and the key word I would say is Yet.
Take care.......................................God bless........................................Bob
I abused antidepressents too and that was for sure a horrible withdrawl as well.
Anyway, I can only speak for myself by saying I mixed everything I did with drinking. As everyone is different, I'm sure mixing booze with whatever can make
people sick. In fact it probably says on the bottle not to drink alcohol with it. I don't know if this helped you or not but not being a doctor I can only speak for myself. Also I used to justify myself by saying things like, "I'm not that bad I don't do coke", then when I was doing coke I'd say, "I'm not that bad I don't do heroin" etc..etc.. so to say she has no problem with drinking in my opinion is minimizing addicton and the key word I would say is Yet.
Take care.......................................God bless........................................Bob
Paula,
I saw your question to Bob and I hope you don't mind me jumping in. All anti-depressants say you shouldn't drink with them..........I know cause I researched a whole bunch before I took the effexor. Finally I got a reason why it says that.......it is because they just aren't sure what will happen, most have no problem some get very sick.....and it could hurt the liver.
I don't think your sister should be drinking though......I know it wasn't her thing, but better safe than sorry and wrapped back in hell again.....
You take care,
Love,
Tina
I saw your question to Bob and I hope you don't mind me jumping in. All anti-depressants say you shouldn't drink with them..........I know cause I researched a whole bunch before I took the effexor. Finally I got a reason why it says that.......it is because they just aren't sure what will happen, most have no problem some get very sick.....and it could hurt the liver.
I don't think your sister should be drinking though......I know it wasn't her thing, but better safe than sorry and wrapped back in hell again.....
You take care,
Love,
Tina
Misty and Bob thanks for you feedback, I do agree with you about she should not be drinking and I have talked to her about it, I noticed when she is stressed she drinks more but usually not over 3, but still I worry I don't think she should drink either.. She worries about me and I worry about her.. Both my brothers are alcoholic's and my mother was an addict to pain pills, so it runs in this family if that is at all possible. She has not been drinking since she got sick the last time, so maybe this will keep her from doing it.. You know she has been clean for six years and I asked her one day if she still wanted to take pills and she told me that yes sometimes when she is stressed, or very upset she thinks about it, but what she went thru comming off of them she never wants to do it again.. I guess what they say it true.
Paula
Its so nice to have family members that care and worry about each other. My family is also like that but I see so many people at work that could care less about their brothers, sisters, etc. A pretty good friend of mine hasn't seen her brother in 20 years. They had a fight about something and they never made up. Thats so sad. Talk to your sister about it. Tell her that you love her and are really concerned about her.
Frank
Yes Paula it does run in families.....but that doesn't mean someone will be addicted one way or another......Just that if a family member is, others have a better chance to be. My husband has no one at all in his family addicted to anything except him and his cousin, both in the same generation and best friends as they grew up, each the others own worst enemy......I on the other hand have alcoholics in my family both sides(grandparents) but my parents and my sisters and I have no problem....... I worry for the kids now, but hopefully since they know what thier dad went through will make them think twice about how they want to live thier lives.....
You have a good night,
Love,
Tina
You have a good night,
Love,
Tina
Thanks Misty I always wondered if it could run in families... Hi Frank how was your visit tonight .. Me and my sister have talked about this,, she just keeps telling me that it is not a problem she does not drink much, but I still worry I know I did not take pills much at first either and I am sure she did not either when she was on them...
Paula
Visit was nice. I'm actually going back in a while. She has to have her ice cream. I think i told you about my sister. My other sisters drink but don't seem to have a problem. Hows hubby doing.?
Frank
Sorry Tina
I didn't forget about you. I'm just so slow I forget who all posted. How are you today ?
Frank
Frank, yes you had told me about your sister that is so sad.. I am glad that your visit was nice.. hey can you bring me some ice cream on your way there?
I know my sister offered one time to go to aa/na meetings with me she said that she felt like it would be good for her as well..
I know my sister offered one time to go to aa/na meetings with me she said that she felt like it would be good for her as well..
Hi Frank,
I am fine tonight......trying to hang for a bit to see is Redd posts. Don't think I am gonna make it much longer, had a busy day.......
How are doing tonight.....You know you put warmth into my heart everytime I hear you post about going to see your mom each night, I think that is so awesome.......
Tina
I am fine tonight......trying to hang for a bit to see is Redd posts. Don't think I am gonna make it much longer, had a busy day.......
How are doing tonight.....You know you put warmth into my heart everytime I hear you post about going to see your mom each night, I think that is so awesome.......
Tina
Tina
thanks so much. My mom was so much of an inspiration in my life. She raised me alone. my dad died when I was 12. You're so sweet and I look forward to your posts as well. have a nice evening.
Paula
No prob. It might be a little melted. I'll bring a big scoop of butter pecan. Ya I know
I'll be back in a while.
I wish we would hear from Redd
Frank
Still waiting, huh? I hope you are all well tonight. Frank, could i have some ice cream with caramel in it, please. THat's my fav. what is it? turle eggs or something turtle..........the brain isn't working so well....i used it too much today.
PAula,,,,,,,egg sandwiches, huh? did hubby survive another day without getting hit? You naughty girl.
I am not long for this world tonight. My book and bed are looking pretty good.
PAula,,,,,,,egg sandwiches, huh? did hubby survive another day without getting hit? You naughty girl.
I am not long for this world tonight. My book and bed are looking pretty good.
Carol I think it is called turtle tracks, I think LOL.... yep egg sandwiches and yes he survivied another day lucky him.. LOL.... I will tell Frank to bring you some when he stops by here to give me mine..
yep, that;s it, turtle tracks. Guess you can tell i haven't had it in awhile. I like it too much to buy it, I would eat it all.
I am going to have to go. I hope Redd is safe at home in bed with her good news. Talk to everyone tomorrow. Nighty night.
I am going to have to go. I hope Redd is safe at home in bed with her good news. Talk to everyone tomorrow. Nighty night.
Hi,
Also, just wanted to add, alcohol is a depressant also, that might have something to do with it as well. Take care............God bless....................Bob
Also, just wanted to add, alcohol is a depressant also, that might have something to do with it as well. Take care............God bless....................Bob
Bob this might sound like a silly question to you but I need to hear some feedback from you on this... My sister offered to go to aa/na with me she said she could learn from it too.. My question is is that she has been clean six years she has learned the tools to stay clean, so what would she benefit from it or could by her offering maybe she fills like she may slip.. she has been supported of me thru my addiction could I be her trigger to maybe her going bad to her old ways..
Paula
Are you still up ??
frank
Paula,
Hi, first I'd tell ya' that nobody can make someone else pick up. If I were to pick up, it's because I want to, saying someone drove me to it would be nothing more than me not taking responsibility for my own actions.
If she wants to attend a meeting with you thats great. For me meetings aren't so much about how not to pick up anymore, it's about growing up, learning how to live, learning things now I should have learned years ago. Living life on lifes terms. Plus for me, I once stopped going to meetings, thought I had it licked, I was clean and sober and doing what I thought was good on my own, my way.
As a result, relapsed after two years clean and sober. They say meeting makers make it so, I'd say don't anylize it, be happy she wants to go it can only help make things even better. Plus, for me, meetings are fun, I enjoy going and socalizing. I've made some great friends in A.A., I like going out after a meeting now and then for coffee or a bite to eat. It's so much more than just trying to stay clean and or sober, for me anyway.
Take care........................................God bless....................................Bob
Hi, first I'd tell ya' that nobody can make someone else pick up. If I were to pick up, it's because I want to, saying someone drove me to it would be nothing more than me not taking responsibility for my own actions.
If she wants to attend a meeting with you thats great. For me meetings aren't so much about how not to pick up anymore, it's about growing up, learning how to live, learning things now I should have learned years ago. Living life on lifes terms. Plus for me, I once stopped going to meetings, thought I had it licked, I was clean and sober and doing what I thought was good on my own, my way.
As a result, relapsed after two years clean and sober. They say meeting makers make it so, I'd say don't anylize it, be happy she wants to go it can only help make things even better. Plus, for me, meetings are fun, I enjoy going and socalizing. I've made some great friends in A.A., I like going out after a meeting now and then for coffee or a bite to eat. It's so much more than just trying to stay clean and or sober, for me anyway.
Take care........................................God bless....................................Bob
Paula,
I'm sorry, you asked also about being her trigger. I can't answer that, nothing wrong with just asking. I told a buddy a few years ago that was in the program and decided he could drink socially that he was a trigger for me. He asked me when I got clean why I hadn't called, and why I opted to unjoin the band we were in together. I was nice but we talked and I was honest and told him that because of all the s*** we had done together that hanging out at that time was just not good for my recovery. He respected that and now that time has passed we talk and keep in touch but for me, I just won't allow anything or anyone to come before my recovery. But I don't think your a trigger for your sister, if anything I'd say asking to attend a meeting with you sounds like a positive and a chance to strengthen the relationship between the two of you. My father and I go to meetings together, hang out, it's great. He's my father first but we also have a buddy relationship today thanks to A.A., I'm grateful for A.A. it has given me a relationship with my dad that I may not have had otherwise.
Take care.........Hope this sounded as I intended it too...God bless.........Bob
I'm sorry, you asked also about being her trigger. I can't answer that, nothing wrong with just asking. I told a buddy a few years ago that was in the program and decided he could drink socially that he was a trigger for me. He asked me when I got clean why I hadn't called, and why I opted to unjoin the band we were in together. I was nice but we talked and I was honest and told him that because of all the s*** we had done together that hanging out at that time was just not good for my recovery. He respected that and now that time has passed we talk and keep in touch but for me, I just won't allow anything or anyone to come before my recovery. But I don't think your a trigger for your sister, if anything I'd say asking to attend a meeting with you sounds like a positive and a chance to strengthen the relationship between the two of you. My father and I go to meetings together, hang out, it's great. He's my father first but we also have a buddy relationship today thanks to A.A., I'm grateful for A.A. it has given me a relationship with my dad that I may not have had otherwise.
Take care.........Hope this sounded as I intended it too...God bless.........Bob
