Well again I am going to take a break from the forum. I think for my OCD, i have to put this out of mind for a while and work through this with my wife. Thanks again for all the thoughts, I will...
I have OCD and Aniety that drives me into depression. I wake up all sweaty and have to wipe my brow in the morning. It all stems from my drinking and I feel I may have done something I do not...
Ya, I know but she is upset that I promised to quit drinking then went away and got drunk. It has been an issue of and on for over 6 years. I hope that she see I have gone to get help. We chatted a...
It went very bad and she is so upset with me. Not talking to me right now. Just keeps saying pick yourself up, what the f is wrong with you. It has been a long night and I am not sure what the next...
Hi A scribble be strong, you have found a great resource here and don't be scared to reach out for help. It was tough for me to do and this site has given me the strength to do so. I always think it...
Any feedback appreciated, going to chat with her in 30 mins when she gets home....
What are your thoughts on telling my wife. I was thinking of showing her my posts on here. I am not sure if I should tell her or not yet. Thoughts? I think she will think I am crazy again but I do...
Hi Getting by, I took the first step today of getting counseling. It was pretty amazing how much of a problem I actually have when we looked deeper into the issue. The counselor wants me to come 100%...
Well I am wondering if I should start posting in a new forum. I went to the therapist today and he diagnosed me with Anxiety and OCD that causes my depression. It is always over a fear that I have...
Hi Everyone, just thought I would drop into say hello and let you know things have been getting a lot better. I think the med increase has helped but also trying to stay away from liqour is even more...
well all the tests came back negative. I am a little embarrassed as I even went to the hotel and got them to show me video footage of the evening. Just shows me with two other people a guy and a girl...
You folks are so caring and not judging, thanks for that. I feel like I have made new friends. I hope that i can start to help on this forum soon and help others that are in need and stop drinking....
Thanks Mazel, although you have me a little freaked out and I did go in yesterday to get tested to ensure all was fine. That was enough to make me want to get my life in order having to go through...
Thanks for all the support folks, I have been reading your messages everyday since I have been here. 2 nights at the conference and no alchohol. It feels pretty good to be waking up with energy. I am...
Thanks all, I dont know the people I was with, just met them so I cant ask them which sucks. Genetic, I am taking cipralex right now but not to sure if there is something else I should look into. I...
Well I am away on business with a bunch of collegues and going strong on the no liqour. I am still very depressed tough as I keep having thoughts that after the other night, what if I cheated on my...
Thank stkitt, I did believe that I was fine to have a few drinks again but I was wrong. I am going to try and join AA but it is tough to admit I have a problem. I would only drink on weekends before...
Thanks, I am just being very hard on myself and realize a slip is one step back and I need to take many forward. It had been three weeks without a drink and I thought what would it hurt to have a...
I think I am beyond help if I cant even help myself, how can i get better....
Fell off the wagon, went on the road. I think I need some more in depth help....
Well. I did okay, I was tempted by the drugs but pulled back with minimal usuage. I also had two drinks on Sunday, couldnt hold back with the nice weather and had a few beers but again stopped...
Hi Everyone, I had a great week with the family. Was able to abstain from alcohol over the holidays but it was tough with all the questions, why arent you having a drink etc. I did feel better than...
Well< i ate lunch for the first time this week and feeling better today. I have lost 18 pounds in the last 4 weeks so I need to feed myself. It looks like I am heading into the right direction. I am...
Thanks so much for the positive feedback and support. I could crawl in a hole and cry right now. Everyone has forgiven me but myself. I hope I can return to the happiness that I had before my...
Thanks so much, it helps just to talk with someone. When I first started on the pills my wife did not understand and just told me to pick myself up. It sure was a scary experience to not remember...
Hi Everyone, I wish I would have found this forum sooner to look into the effects of alcohol and SSRI's. I have been on cipralex for 4 week for anxiety and depression. This past Friday, I was feeling...