seroquel used for acholic addiction withdrawal

[tracey sadie]

I have had post tramatic stress disorder 2 years ago. I started taking effexor 75mgs, clorazepaat dikalium (for my panic attacks) and 300 mgs seroquel.
After 4 months on seroquel I gained 10kilos or more. I wasn't exercising much as I was still depressed and eating fattening foods. Within months of coming off the seroquel starting working and taking 2 hours exercise per day the weight dropped off.
I got sober 8 months ago and my physciatrist advised seroquel to help with extreme with drawels I was experiencing and insomnia. However because I was worried about the weight gain i managed with my calming tablets and still on effexor.
I stopped taking the Clor... after 3 months and just would take one occasionally.Now I had a slip back to drinking over the last 3 weeks I've had a few slips where I've not managed the "controlled drinking " I wanted to try. I know I can not drink, and therefore to manage my "drinking thinking" subsiding and enable me to sleep I'm taking 25 mg seroquel at might. Upped to 50mg on bad day,(25 in daytime).
My problem is I'm feeling so tired on them and weird.I feel depressed, but when I take them it definately gets rid of my urge to drink. Can anyone help.(I'm not really worried about the weight thing now, as high protein, low carb diet works, with exersice).

[bill]

Many folks that have alcohol issues probably never realize that they have PTSD. I think that realization will probably help you in your recovery.

Little things that you can do for yourself will help a lot more than you realize them. Work your program, work on your nutrition, journal, continue to seek therapy in the PTSD arena.

I think you are realizing that Seroquel is not the "long-term" answer to your problems, and that it brings more trouble.

It is going to mean that you work harder for your recovery, but you will be glad in the long run, and don't forget to pray for help from God.

Seeing your issues as "multi-drug" use along with giving yourself grace due to the PTSD will help. Blessings.

[tracey sadie]

hey bill, I did know I had PTSD as I was sexually abused by my step father for 7 years and didn't tell anyone until I met my partner 3 years ago,(when I became severelly physcotic). However the alcoholic in me was I feel brought out by means of handling the ptsd. I found once I started getting sober I found a place for the abuse. I just take effexor now, which my physc reccommed I take for at least 1 year of sobriety. As I say I've had a slip ,not a huge one but do realise that more I am alcholic, and for the urge the seroquel is great....but it's the big feelings of depression that is like fighting two different demons.Anymore advice I much appreciate it.

[sam]

hi bill,wondering how you are doing? I found it helpful for myself to actually "shave" little pieces of serequel. I know this sounds crazy but you won't believe what just a little bit does. Give it a try.