What can someone do for a loved one that drinks and takes medications for depression?

Question

Usally a six pack an evening. Even more on the weekends.

Answer 1

As with all answers of this nature, it depends.

For most, alcohol acts as a depressant. If someone is taking medicine for depression, the effects of alcohol are normally intensified.

If the loved one is an alcoholic, they will probably react very negatively to the idea of quiting. It sounds like this is the case.

depending on the severity of the depression, there could be a problem or not.

Have the loved one talk to the doctor or pharmacist about reacts. Act him/her to take a couple nights off from drinking, and see how they feel. This can do prove a couple things, if the person is an alcoholic or if there is a noticable affect.

In the end, it's up to them. They are on the medicine because they need help. So the question is, are they willing to help themself?

Answer 2

You must mean how can you help a person with this condition. Only when they ask for it. They must make the deal with you, a private contract that they will behave in a certain way and fulfill their part then you can go ahead and provide the help they ask for. Otherwise you are not going to get far with them in reference to the drinking and meds. Otherwise help yourself so they will know that the way to go is lit and shown should they too decide to take that walk.

Answer 3

The most important thing you can do is being there for him. You should try to make him happy by doing the things he wants and doing the perfect day with him. Advoid arguements and just say he is always right.