Discussion Drinking making depression worse?

[ham and potatoes]

So, I'd been doing a little better up until lately. But with it being summer, and doing summer activities and things like yardwork, I've found myself drinking a lot more.
And here lately, I've noticed my depression creeping it's way back.
Wondering if any of you all fell the same?

 

[wham311]

Yes it's a depressant

 

[ImnotCTB]

I don't really drink (almost never), sorry I have nothing to add

Yes it's a depressant

Not the same type of depression but yes it is indeed a depressant (lowers neurotransmission— in other words, slow down the brain and nerves). Just thought to point that out

 

[EternalShore]

I don't drink anything except at communion because of how negatively I've seen it affect other people~ Unless you're doing it alongside other people (with a designated driver ofc), the results are usually bad, especially if you're already depressed~ Also, especially don't do so if you're borderline or prone to addiction~ >_<

 

[tormentedhusk]

So, I'd been doing a little better up until lately. But with it being summer, and doing summer activities and things like yardwork, I've found myself drinking a lot more.
And here lately, I've noticed my depression creeping it's way back.
Wondering if any of you all fell the same?

It's a self-destructive habit, and self-destructive habits tend to make you depressed.

 

[Lookingtoflyfree]

It depends though - while its a depressant a little can make you feel great. As someone with autism it's the only time I really feel at peace so i hope to buy a table for liquor and have a little supply on days I need to leave the house. Being numb is the way to go

 

[ham and potatoes]

It depends though - while its a depressant a little can make you feel great. As someone with autism it's the only time I really feel at peace so i hope to buy a table for liquor and have a little supply on days I need to leave the house. Being numb is the way to go

Yeah, while drinking I feel fine. but when I'm not, I feel worse than before.... And I'm trying to cut back on my drinking, cause i don't want it to become a problem, so I just feel like shit allot now

 

[TBONTB]

So, I'd been doing a little better up until lately. But with it being summer, and doing summer activities and things like yardwork, I've found myself drinking a lot more.
And here lately, I've noticed my depression creeping it's way back.
Wondering if any of you all fell the same?

Drinking is definitely a physical depressant. I had to quite a couple of decades ago...it was just taking me down, but it was definitely part of a massive depression I had. Yeah, not sure if this woodwork for you, but if you are feeling more depressed with drinking, it could be worth stopping and seeing what happens.

 

[ham and potatoes]

Drinking is definitely a physical depressant. I had to quite a couple of decades ago...it was just taking me down, but it was definitely part of a massive depression I had. Yeah, not sure if this woodwork for you, but if you are feeling more depressed with drinking, it could be worth stopping and seeing what happens.

Yeah, I've been trying to cut back, but in cutting back, it seems like it's gotten worse?

 

[endlessmelancholy]

When I'm drunk I feel great. It's the next day I feel bad

 

[TBONTB]

Yeah, I've been trying to cut back, but in cutting back, it seems like it's gotten worse

Yeah, could be more than one thing causing depression? Seems good to keep the drinking cut back if you can.

Depression is a big burden, hope you can get some relief

 

[wondering&wandering]

It depends though - while its a depressant a little can make you feel great. As someone with autism it's the only time I really feel at peace so i hope to buy a table for liquor and have a little supply on days I need to leave the house. Being numb is the way to go

Out of curiosity, how much do you drink? I know everyone's body can have different reactions to drinking, so I would say for myself a little bit does tend to help as I feel "lighter", but I wouldn't say I get numb. Does your body just react differently, or you drink a certain amount to get that numb reaction?

 

[alwaysalone]

Alcohol lowers your inhibitions. It's also a physical depressant. If you're prone to hang overs you going to feel physically worse and if you were raised with some kind of distaste for alcohol you'll feel guilty. Unless you over come it. Historically people drank all the time. Clean water on demand is a relatively new concept. Making alcohol was a way to sanitize water. And have a constant drink that wouldn't kill you. Stay hydrated to stave off physical symptoms and if you can come to terms with drinking if you have psychological/emotional issues.

 

[RoseQuarts]

Someone else mentioned how it disrupts brain function. As a result of that, it increases impulsive activity and screws with hormones. For me, it messes with my hormones. I wish you the best of luck tho!!!

 

[Lookingtoflyfree]

Out of curiosity, how much do you drink? I know everyone's body can have different reactions to drinking, so I would say for myself a little bit does tend to help as I feel "lighter", but I wouldn't say I get numb. Does your body just react differently, or you drink a certain amount to get that numb reaction?

I have some hormonal challenges, so I'm cautious especially when it's warm out or will have a meal and water. I'd say I have one beer or one cocktail over the span of 3 hours. If I really need it, 2 cocktails in a night to just get 'tipsy' but still in control - the feeling 'lighter' just feels like the silence in my head is there rather than all the noise. I mostly drink at clubs so while I like the numb feeling I also don't trust people when I'm out. I go for a drink maybe once every 3 weeks.

As I explore if CTB is my future, I can see myself wrapping up parts of my life, having a nice bar cart, and having the ingredients for delicious cocktails, which I absolutely love... and maybe take a course. And make delicious cocktails that give me the numb feeling and protect me from people.

 

[wondering&wandering]

I have some hormonal challenges, so I'm cautious especially when it's warm out or will have a meal and water. I'd say I have one beer or one cocktail over the span of 3 hours. If I really need it, 2 cocktails in a night to just get 'tipsy' but still in control - the feeling 'lighter' just feels like the silence in my head is there rather than all the noise. I mostly drink at clubs so while I like the numb feeling I also don't trust people when I'm out. I go for a drink maybe once every 3 weeks.

As I explore if CTB is my future, I can see myself wrapping up parts of my life, having a nice bar cart, and having the ingredients for delicious cocktails, which I absolutely love... and maybe take a course. And make delicious cocktails that give me the numb feeling and protect me from people.

Ah, interesting. I see.

Thanks for your detailed response! I hope your future is as good as it can be.