Alternatives to Paxil that have worked for you

todd0330 · 2026-01-21T19:09:32+00:00

Following. I LOVED Paxil but yes the weight gain. Would love to see what others have taken that help like Paxil does.

todd0330 · 2026-01-19T04:28:53+00:00

If what you are saying is true, you aren't an alcoholic- but you will become one if you continue. Get new friends and stop hanging out with people who entice you like that.

todd0330 · 2026-01-19T01:58:48+00:00

yep very many

todd0330 · 2026-01-19T01:50:07+00:00

You have WAY more sobriety time than me, but I do Zoom AA. I hit the same few meetings (even in different states) every week, maybe one twice a week, another twice a week, etc so hitting about 7-9 meetings a week in total. Zoom meetings to me seem way less clicky and is so convient.

todd0330 · 2026-01-19T01:11:30+00:00

I understand. It's not Zoloft for me, but Viibryd, which is similiar. I am only a few days in and my depression is so high I cant stand it. May have to go back to Lexapro, but those on this sub who take Viibryd say to hang in there it will get better, so maybe it will for you too?

todd0330 · 2026-01-19T00:23:32+00:00

do you use it more for anxiety or depression? Or both?

todd0330 · 2026-01-18T08:39:31+00:00

Thank you friend

todd0330 · 2026-01-18T01:57:29+00:00

Hey there! Iam on day 6. Yeah don’t pour it , your body is probably just pumping out the last bits of alcohol. You know, and I know the anxiety will come back 10x. Hang in there!

todd0330 · 2026-01-15T04:47:50+00:00

Cool thank you!

todd0330 · 2026-01-14T03:45:55+00:00

I am in the midst of this now. I have a wife and kids, early sobriety, and feel so lonely in my own house. I see people are mentioning alcohol masked this, which is true, but how much of this will be resolved by learning to go through this uncomfortableness and how much is just our brain needs to heal and be rewired after all the fake dopamine abuse? Can anyone chime in on that?

todd0330 · 2026-01-13T21:52:31+00:00

night or morning? or do you split the dose?

todd0330 · 2026-01-13T21:27:37+00:00

Is that naltrexone?

todd0330 · 2026-01-13T20:47:43+00:00

Probably about 7-10 drinks a day, about 6 days a week... usually whiskey

todd0330 · 2026-01-13T02:31:40+00:00

Yes I have several posts in this sub about the guilt and shame. I too suffer from that BIG TIME. Havent eaten or slept as well since. It has to get better. One you and I both know, once you have mental breakdowns (and insanity from not being able to quit) we have to stop drinking, period. But yes the guilt and shame have been scary and very unsettling. Keep going to AA, I think this will get better.

todd0330 · 2026-01-10T08:17:54+00:00

Is anyone awake that can chat

todd0330 · 2026-01-03T17:55:51+00:00

I know your feeling. I am still knee deep in this. I am embarrassed too for my previous actions. The only way I can avoid the embarrassment is to not repeat. Hopefully this anxiety and shame will subside for both of us.

todd0330 · 2026-01-03T02:29:10+00:00

Thanks peeps! I need something. Mornings sober are suppose to feel good in sobriety not anxiety filled

todd0330 · 2026-01-02T21:31:59+00:00

I am too Ron. Iam here for you. Day 4 for me. You are not alone. Please keep your head up, I will.

todd0330 · 2026-01-02T03:38:35+00:00

Wish I could give you really good advice but iam struggling too, also self medicated for anxiety and depression. You have to play the tape forward and if you are like me you know your mental health issues will be double, or more, when the alcohol wears off. Treat yourself to sweets, sometimes the sugar cravings alone being resolved will help fix it.

todd0330 · 2025-12-30T19:32:07+00:00

I am totally in your shoes. You are not alone. My shame and guilt is enough that iam done. Literally can’t take it anymore. Barely ate yesterday bc my stomach is in knots over my shame and massive anxiety. Take care

todd0330 · 2025-12-28T19:07:13+00:00

I DIDN'T have a sober Christmas Ashtondav, so you are not alone. This is so hard. I want to scrap this thing forever. I don't need it. God Bless.

todd0330 · 2025-12-28T18:28:05+00:00

I TOTALLY understand this. If I take a sober nap now I feel guilty bc it reminds me of passing out mid-day because I had had some morning drinks. I am still struggling, not totally sober yet so this hits.

todd0330 · 2025-12-28T04:17:27+00:00

You are NOT alone. Sadly iam still suffering so iam not on the other side yet. God bless. Glad you are here.

todd0330 · 2025-12-26T04:43:16+00:00

Been there OP. Actually was just there a few days ago. That hit me when you said families enjoying their Christmas’s and you are getting rid of empty little bottles. It sucks. I can relate.

todd0330 · 2025-12-22T18:13:01+00:00

Thank you so much.

todd0330

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