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honestBalsam4719
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having a rough day
Alcohol & Drug Addiction Support / by honestBalsam4719
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 October 1st, 2020
...See more I'm having a hard time today. I'm not sober and I haven't tried to be. But I've been struggling I think with an alcohol problem. I don't always overdo it, but sometimes I make a conscious choice to drink too much and last night was one of those times. I always wake up absolutely hating myself and my choice. I have been going to counseling for a month now and I still haven't told my counselor about this. I'm afraid to because I take Effexor and I know I shouldn't be drinking at all. I'm not really sure what the purpose of this post is supposed to be but I needed to tell someone. Also, I am a teacher and I feel like a total failure because of this. I'm supposed to be an example and I can't even control myself.
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Struggling
Alcohol & Drug Addiction Support / by honestBalsam4719
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 July 12th, 2020
...See more I hate myself. I drank way too much last night, I got out of control. Today I can't stand who I am or where I'm at. I feel like a burden to my friends and family. My life feels like a mess. My physical space is a mess. All I want to do is lay in bed and sleep because when I'm asleep, I don't have these thoughts. I need help but I don't know how to get it. I want to get sober and healthy. I need encouragement. I'm struggling so much being locked up in my house, because I would run to the church down the street and get into a support group if I could. I'm tired of living this way.
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Question about Effexor XR
Depression Support / by honestBalsam4719
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 June 12th, 2020
...See more Hi! I have been taking Effexor XR for about a year and I have noticed I have developed a trend of reckless behavior (not normally within my character). This has been concerning me and I am curious to know if anyone else has had a reaction like this to Effexor, or if the correlation between beginning the medication and the new behavior isn't related at all. Also, my doctor increased my dosage back in November and the behavior has seemed to intensify since then. Thoughts? Thanks y'all!
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