Posted 2/4/2013 5:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi U.H.D. and welcome!
I am sorry that you are having a rough morning. Sometimes after imbibing this can happen. Alcohol can decrease the benefits of an SSRI...and also intesify the effects of the alcohol, so it can be a lose/lose...
However, there are times when you are going to indulge, like the Super Bowl (what a game!) so working on getting back on track will be necessary.
I would think that after some hydration and food, you would be safe to take the benzo. Especially if the beers were consumed with food, and over a period of time yesterday.
Be sure and drink a lot of water today, and eat a nutritious menu to help your system get back to feeling good.
Practicing some coping mechanisms such as the ones found in our Resources (main page, 1st post) like the breathing and relaxation exercises will further help!
It is great to hear that you are in treatment to get better. I can't tell you how much therapy changed my life! I went from daily panic attacks and awful health anxiety, to managing really well. Keep up the good work!:)
Glad that you found us...post anytime. We are here to understand and support.
Talk to you soon,
Scaredy Cat