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Posted 4/16/2013 9:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all

Last year I battled chronic lyme disease and have been symptom free for about 6 months. It affected me neurologically and depression was a main symptom.

I also have fibromyalgia which could be the cause of my depression as well.

I've been battling depression for 22 years now, but the last 3 months, it has gotten pretty bad. Not sure why.

My question is; last Saturday night, my wife and I went out dancing and I had 3 drinks, which is my limit. I have no desire to drink anymore than that and we  will only drink a few times a year. For the last 3 days, I've been really depressed. Does alcohol do this? I know that alcoholism and depression can go "hand in hand", but I don't have a drinking problem. Just wondering if just having a couple of drinks can bring you down for a few days?

Thank you, Dan   

 

Posted 4/16/2013 9:35 PM (GMT 0)
Mustelid,,

Welcome to the forum. Alcohol and depression is always a bad idea. Even if it is one drink. It mess's with the medications, can bring you down for sure!

As for you Fibro, it can cause the pain to increase just as it can with arthritis.

If you are not feeling better with in a few more days, I would call your doctor and be straight up, let him/her know and see what can be done about your mood.

Push the water, you could be dehydrated.

hope you are feeling better soon.

Peace
Trina
Posted 4/16/2013 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
Alcohol can cause depression even if it is just one drink. It is a depressant. I stay away from it myself. I hope that you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 4/18/2013 12:38 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you both for responding. I'm only taking natural supplements and St. Johns wart for depression. No prescriptions. I'm hoping that it is just a temporary setback and I will see in the next few days if I can bounce back. I'm also taking extra SJW to boost it a little!
Thanx again, Dan
Posted 4/18/2013 12:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Dan,

Alcohol does indeed makes you depressed. Happy to hear your positive thinking that it's as a temporary setback. You will feel better after it comes out your system.

Hope you feel better soon.

UA
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