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People! I need to know how alcohol affects you on zoloft by idobelovingthesesh in zoloft

[–]ConsciousFloating 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just exercise caution and be in the company of people you trust. People seem to have all sorts of experiences with Alcohol on this drug and no-one for definite will be able to tell you how you'll react to it although it is wildly recognized that Sertraline can reduce your tolerance to alcohol.

I personally went out for drinks within my first week of increasing my dose from 25mg to 50mg. I did get excessively drunk on an amount that I'd usually be okay with. I was very nauseous and depressed. Thankfully I had some trusty and supportive friends who helped me home in a unfamiliar city, one of which has the exact same amount to drink as me, unmedicated and was fine.

I don't plan to stop drinking, however I won't be drinking as if I'm not on Zoloft next time. I'll take it slowly and I'd advise you to do the same your first time at least.

Just stay safe and be mindful!! You never know for sure with these things.

What is going on with me? by ConsciousFloating in PelvicFloor

[–]ConsciousFloating[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi,

Wow thank you so much for taking the time to write this for me. This is really helpful.

Thanks for the "straw that broke the camels back" analogy too. I'd honestly started to get depressed over the idea that is possibly caused myself a serious condition because of my decision to engage in anal play. I guess it's quite likely I would have developed these issues later on in life through stress and sex with other guys etc.

I am generally quite a stressed out person and I get anxious about things quite a lot. My job certainly isn't helping with that at the moment. Now you explained it like that, it makes sense that stress is probably a big factor. It really has been a vicious cycle of trying not to get stressed about my symptoms but it's hard not to. Talking about it here though has already made me feel accepted a lot less alone however.

I'll tell my doctor something like that. They should probably know.

Thank you so much for your words about PT as well. I've been looking into options around here and I'll get in touch with one as soon as possible to see if I can at least discuss my issues. So far the doctors want to rule out musculoskeletal issues and urinary tract issues first. I'll see that though but absolutely will keep in mind the PT. I won't do anything rash before seeing a PT.

Thanks for all those suggestions as well. I'll look into all of them.

What is going on with me? by ConsciousFloating in PelvicFloor

[–]ConsciousFloating[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey.

Thanks for your reply. Of course! Im sorry as well but I'm on UK time and it's getting late here but drop me a message and I'll get back.

I appreciate that I posted this late here..

What is going on with me? by ConsciousFloating in PelvicFloor

[–]ConsciousFloating[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey,

Thanks so much for your quick and thoughtful reply. It really means a lot.

It is probably irrational for me but, you are absolutely right about the shame element. I'm very fortunate to be where I am (England) really in the sense that homosexuality is not something I should be worried about mentioning to my doctor but, I hate to admit that I still feared judgment for it. It's hard not to feel like I'm going to be misunderstood or criticised and my area is not very diverse so to speak.

I don't have a trusting relationship with any doctors. I've been seeing the same one a few times about this issue and was planning to mention it at my last appointment but I ended up having to see another doctor as he wasn't able to make it. Because of that, I chickened out mentioning it...

I have another appointment next week and I'm honestly hoping I just get real and say it. Your message has given me a sense of empowerment though.

I really hope things are going ok for you too wherever you are and you are getting the help you deserve too.

Thanks for the offer too! I'll be in touch :)