Quote Originally Posted by Angepange01 View Post
Hi there
Thanks for replying, My husband had a meltdown 12 years ago and was happy to go to the doctor to get help. He was put on Fluoxitine and really from then on hasnt been assessed. We travel quite a bit so dont register with doctors that often so hard to get help when you have to explain yourself to different people all the time you tend not to bother. Hes pretty good now where Alcohol is concerned and maybe has a small beer if we go out for dinner which is pretty rare. As I said he does have CBD oil which does help him but he doesnt want to have it all the time. Havent heard of Venlafaxine I will look it up. Trying to go down the herbal route now feel like he needs a more natural way of dealing with it.
Can I ask how he is getting his prescriptions if he isn't registered with a Dr? Be careful with a herbal route as some interact with anti d's or any other medication..

Quote Originally Posted by MrTerry View Post
Hello My name is Terry and I am also new to join. Your story sounds a little like mine. I mean the meds taken plus using Alcohol and cocaine not your actual story of your husband. My story quite different but i know how he feels with needing an escape from everyday life. Things get too much and you just need to disappear into your own little world one that isnt full of pressure and stress and panic. Ive suffered for many years and have dipped in and out of taking proper meds from the doctor to medicating on my own when I feel the others just arent enough. I prefer to stay home when I can if I can get out of any event or gathering I do, just not comfortable with lots of people and having to be polite and friendly when its the last thing I care about. I havent tried CBD oil like your husband but certaintly wouldnt rule it out.
Hi and welcome.