Depression, co-codamol, alcahol

[alwaysecho]

I've had a co-codamol addiction for 2-3 years, it started when I first took them for a bad back, and the feeling it gave me was really good.  I was sufferiing with depression at the time and I found that they helped me cope with it until it eventually passed over a period of 2 years. since then I've taken co-codamol daily between 8-10 tablets because of the feeling it gives me.  I also drink alot, 4 times a week and heavy when I do drink.  Recently my depression has returned, and I need to see my doc anout it, but I must admit i'm afraid to mention the other factors as I belive he may not think I'm able to do my job, and I really can't lose another job due to this. just want some help really, gonna try an stop drinkin, cause it was a drink related incident, which seemed to bring back my depression, and need to stop the codine, but it helps with my depression, ? any ideas ?

cheers
alwaysecho

[IBKleen]

Hi,

I don't know how your doctor can help you if you are not honest with him. Know what I mean?

I am sure that you know that alcohol is a depressant so the more you drink, the more you get depressed. Instead of covering your feelings you end up doing the opposite. In addition, taking pain medication with alcohol is a lethal cocktail.

I don't know how it works in the UK, but here in the US we have privacy rights and that is why I always suggest people get honest with the doctor. Hopefully you have something like that where you are and you can get honest and not be afraid.

I wish you the best. Stick around as other members come on and they will give you suggestions as well.

[j34]

No ideas really I just wanted to tell you I am thinking of you and hoping somebody will have an answer for you , blessings j34