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Suggest Ways To Manage Depression
I have a history of binge drinking and am receiving counseling. My doctor has recommended regular weekly attendance at a group made up of people with drinking problems. I have resisted attending and am nervous about meeting these other people. I also am experiencing slight trembling of the hands and arms. I am pretty sure I used alcohol to treat my depression. In the past I had a very bad experience with an anti-depressant which actually worsened by depression. I have been sober for about one month.
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
Hello,
Alcohol will definitely worsen depression. So, it is important not to fall back on alcohol while on anti-depressants.
Trembling of hands may be due to alcohol withdrawal.
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal may be present during initial days of leaving alcohol, however, the symptoms disappear after a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist
Alcohol will definitely worsen depression. So, it is important not to fall back on alcohol while on anti-depressants.
Trembling of hands may be due to alcohol withdrawal.
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal may be present during initial days of leaving alcohol, however, the symptoms disappear after a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist
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