The Black Dog

[ukanonymous]

I think its been 6 weeks now with no alcohol but the black dog is now upon me again. Triggered by buying a new bike and having to take it back 2 times now and it still isn't fixed. It starts other thoughts that just pile up and make me think life is worthless and there is no point of living...

How the hell do you stop the black dog?

[ukanonymous]

Hi Wolf I dont have time to do that I am afraid. I just need to get stressful situations off my head and regrets. They build up too much where they should not. Strange as it seams one thing that does help is tramadol but I am trying to stop taking that now as I think its a little addictive.

[Ric.ror]

As I have said before I have never suffered and was, at one time, quite unsympathetic but I have changed now and have nothing but sympathy for you all suffering.
I truly hope your doctor will help you

[chrissa1]

UK. I don't mean to be unfeeling but, I simply cannot understand why you would stop taking something that obviously helps you because you think it might be addictive. What is wrong to keep on taking medication that is making your life and feelings, better?

If a medicine is doing what it is meant to do, that's why you have been prescribed it. I don't care that I will probably be taking my medication for the rest of my life. It is working for me.

It may take a while to find the correct medication that's right for you, but in my humble opinion, keep on trying. Battling alone is not the answer.

I wish you well. X

[Baldric]

Black Dog mentioned in this article

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Depression and other mental health problems can have a substance induced ...... English writer Samuel Johnson used the term "THE BLACK DOG" in the 1780s to ...

[ukanonymous]

No sorry I mean tramadol is an opium derivative pain killer I was prescribed. It is addictive and nothing to do with depression. But for me it helps.

[chrissa1]

Ok, uk. I really do think you should go back to your doctor and ask about an anti-depressant. Any help that can be given to you to stay sober, is a good thing. This is from someone who has been there and got the t shirt.

[ukanonymous]

did you ever 'fall off the wagon' a few times?

[chrissa1]

No. Never, I'm proud to say. My doctor, last year, asked me to try a weaker, (cheaper) one, called Citalopram. I can honestly say that within a week, I was getting thoughts of, "well, maybe I could just try one drink. It won't hurt." I got on the phone to him and asked to go back on Escitalopram, straightaway, and he agreed with me.

Thank goodness, life returned back to normal and I have absolutely, no desire to have a drink. Phew!!

[hellywelly4]

The phrase 'one day at a time' may sound trite, but it does work. You are being very brave discussing your problem on here,and I'm sure that you will get better. I've been on medication for more years than I care to remember, and am happy to carry on, anything but the anxiety I used to get. It is a question of finding the right one for you, and we are all so different. As the others have said, go back to the doctors, and perhaps get yourself on the list for counselling. If it takes a long time, so be it, but at least it's a light at the end of the tunnel. Sorry this post seems to be full of cliches, but I promise you, you will get better.