Is it normal that i am emotionally overwhelmed when i drink?

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For some background, I've struggled with depression for most of my short life, been through some tough situations in the past couple years, and I haven't been on depression medication since I was 13. I have difficulty expressing my emotions because they're so intense, so I often still feel unwell mentally. I cry almost every time I drink, have done some ridiculous things like punched walls until my hand is swollen and bleeding, thrown things, and planned out suicide options. I've drank every night for the past month and a half, and it didn't used to make me this bad up until a couple weeks ago. I'm getting worse. Is it my depression worsening and the alcohol brings my true feelings out, or is the alcohol bringing out a side of me that doesn't exist? Does anyone else have this? I'm thinking about going to a doctor next week but I don't want them to put me somewhere. By the way, I'm an 18 year old female.

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    11 years ago

    Thank you soooo much everyone! Feels good to get some insight

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  • SharP
    11 years ago

    You really need to quit drinking, if you have a lot of stress and you drink, it will only make you get worse. Alcohol is a depressant, dude. Take it from my personal experience, if you drink to escape your problems, they are gonna be so much worse.

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  • YumInsanity
    11 years ago

    Haha, every night for the last month and a half. Planned out suicide options? You're obviously one of those drinkers that talks loads of big shit when they're drunk but never follows through. I don't want to sound crazy here, but have you ever thought that you should maybe stop drinking and wrecking people's shit?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      I do become that person when I drink. Yes, I have, but I'm a very addictive person.

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  • differentthough
    11 years ago

    Alcohol is a depressant if your already depressed drinking isn't for you

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  • emilydoll
    11 years ago

    It brings out a side that doesn't exist, I don't care what others say, I've taken many courses on this and alcohol is a depressant. Stop drinking it's just yucky. Take care of yourself!

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  • YawningBober
    11 years ago

    Alcohol will only make you more depressed. Unless you can drink responsibly, in which many can't, then you must abstain. This doesn't mean you can never ever drink again, but give your brain a break. Drinking is an escape when you are depressed. The truth is you're damaging your body and mind by doing this. Trust me here, I've been there. Alcohol can be good when used in the right way, but extremely problematic when used to cope with depression or feelings of discontent.

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  • shade_ilmaendu
    11 years ago

    If you struggle with depression, that's very normal.

    If you're on antidepressants even more so, because you'll get drunk way faster that way. (My mom for example. Take her to a wine tasting and you're in for a treat)

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  • kingsleycrowne
    11 years ago

    I'm going to state the obvious here and say you should give up alcohol. I know that's hard for someone your age but it sounds like it has a very negative effect on you. You have to be mindful of your condition and mental history, for your own wellbeing. You should definitely see the doctor, they can't force you to be put somewhere, just explain carefully and put your thoughts and concerns across.

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