What Causes Depression After Quitting Alcohol?

Posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2014

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Question : My pulse is 109. My heart rate is 152/94. I am a recovering alcoholic and had a relapse. I also smoke electronic cigarettes and have clinical depression and anxiety disorder. Is this due to my relapse?
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Try some antidepressant

Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.

In depression, anxiety symptoms and drinking increases. In your case, these symptoms could be due to depression. In majority of cases, depression leads to increase in relapse and anxiety symptoms. You need antidepressant like escitalopram to control such symptoms. It would help to control both depressive symptoms and relapse due to depression.

Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper management. If you need further help, you can ask.

Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar