Posted by john berk on April 15, 2006, at 8:11:30
In reply to Re: Husband Giving Up ..., posted by flame on April 15, 2006, at 7:18:06
Hi Flame, it's good that you are able to vent here, that is very theraputic for you, and we all understand for sure.
hmm, maybe it is the effexor, i don't know, when i first began prozac, my entire family thought it escalated my drinking, even my parents wanted me to get off it, not to mention my girlfriend.there is some research linking prozac to increased alcohol consumption, i don't know about other meds, but possibly this is true for many!!
if you say your husband drank socially up until 6 month's ago, it sounds more either the meds or increase in depression, not "alcoholism", i hate to even throw that term around, but it is applicable to me though.unless you feel it would make a radical change in your relationship , or your husbands drinking, i don't think leaving is the answer.
i think he really needs you, you sound very supportive, and the fact you are here on the board looking for answers shows you love him a great deal.
i think it would do either you, or both of you guys together, possibly meeting with a good p-doc or therapist, your husband may need a med change, and i suppose you could both use the counseling!! i wish you so much luck, i know your husband needs you a great deal at the moment, you a really great influence in his life. take care...john
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