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Posted 9/23/2015 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
I posted before that I've been taking Wellbutrin for
depression for about 2 years. I've been slowly improving.
But I'm 55 now. This started when I was 21. One day
I woke up, and I didn't have any strength--like
walking with cement shoes. Is it safe to assume that
the longer you've had it the longer it takes to get
better? Also I was drinking a couple of beers every
day. I haven't drank for months now. Could just
2 beers a day have sabotaged my recovery? Thank you
for your comments and answers.
Posted 9/23/2015 7:37 AM (GMT 0)
yes. beer is a depressant. countering acting the neural processes of the anti-depressant.
Posted 9/23/2015 8:32 AM (GMT 0)
Oh yes, it could... Like Jamie says, "alcohol is a depressant". If I were you, I would choose not to drink.

Best wishes to you feeling better.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/23/2015 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
Talk to your doctor. S/he would understand the medication and ramifications better than we will.

That being said,anything is possible. There are so many variables here that could impact-health, age, alcohol, stress, relationships, etc.
Posted 9/24/2015 4:52 AM (GMT 0)

getting by said...
Oh yes, it could... Like Jamie says, "alcohol is a depressant". If I were you, I would choose not to drink.

Best wishes to you feeling better.

Hugs, Karen...

Thank you so much for your kindness.
Posted 9/24/2015 8:11 AM (GMT 0)
I hope you choose not to drink. I have an occasional beer or glass of wine, but not on a regular basis...

Take care...

Hugs, Karen...
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