My husband has been sober for 1 year now.
He went to aa meetings for the first 2
months. He is having some serious mood
swings. He will not go to the aa
meetings anymore. Why? Unknown. I
love my husband with all my heart. Help
me, I am going crazy.
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pfoster
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 4 Location: Indiana
Yes, My Husband Is Depressed Posted: 08-28-04 08:57am
He is on medicine called wellbutrin and
prozac to help him with depression .
What I do not get is why he is not going
to the aa meeting anymore to help him get
through life. In my heart I know that he
wants to drink again but, he is fighting
it.
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PlacidIntricacy
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 77 Location: Ohio, 43566 USA
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Just A Theory... Posted: 04-29-08 21:16pm
Maybe it could be the Prozac... I know
prozac can often be strong enough to take
away depression for long periods of time.
Meaning it could be strong enough to make
him not realize any lash outs or mood
swings. I've had plenty of friends who
started taking medicine and were effected
the same way.
My guess is your husband stopped drinking,
felt withdrawel and depression, so he felt
he needed medicine and if he stops taking
the medicine that will also cause
withdrawel and possibly start up the
drinking again (it's a complicated
situation).
Now, i'm not a doctor, but honestly, i'd
maybe concider telling him to take smaller
portions of the prozac every day until
finally he can deal without it.
it's alot more gradual and his mind can
react to it much better.
to be honest with you I'm an 18 year old
kid. so i could understand you thinking my
help is useless. but i only suggest this
based off personal experiences. I hope it
was helpful. Oh and i have friends in
indiana =) it's a nice state
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eeyore46
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Posted: 04-29-08 21:35pm
Obviously, the meds are not working, he
should change or maybe increase the
dosage. Maybe a medication such as effexor
or lexapro which help with depression AND
anxiety would be better. How long has he
been on the medication? I hope the
situation gets better, try and talk to him
about seeing the doctor for medication
changes.
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