Alcohol help anxiety?

[M-Ann]

Does 1 glass of alcohol help coop anxiety?

I drink 3 times a week seems to me takes my shortness of breath, but the next morning its back.

[sporty11]

I hate to encourage drinking but a shot or two always takes the edge off.But it is only temporary and wears off in a few hours and then you get even more agitated.Better to see a doctor and get some low dose meds and therapy if needed.

[midnightcanine]

Hi M-Ann. How is the 1 glass of alcohol strategy working? A friend told me I should have a few drinks so I would loosen up and stop stressing about everything. I love the thought of being able to do this and it makes sense in some ways but I'm worried too. Will I become dependent and need more and more to help me relax? I'm a total control freak so don't want to loosen up too much. I believe it heightens whatever feelings you're having, I'm walking a tightrope trying to find reasons not to give up, I worry drinking will give me the courage to give up.