Does anyone try use alcohol for depression?

[Denise7_11]

I’m suffering from that it makes me feel better but when it’s gone the next day I’m back to panic attacks

[JAYnLA]

I think most drinking problems start as an attempt to soothe a mental state that is unpleasant. Brain science indicates that, though a drink will soothe the mind for a while, there will be a price to pay later with a rebound of the undesirable condition. So, alcohol is not a solution - it's a pause button that at in the long run is actually destructive.

[Denise7_11 in reply to JAYnLA]

Wow thank you! Its like now I need it but deep down I don’t want it

[JAYnLA in reply to Denise7_11]

That's pretty much exactly how I feel about my prescribed medication!

[Denise7_11 in reply to JAYnLA]

I’m sorry about that

[kenster1]

I have a few beers every second Saturday kinda my only way of keeping up with friends as I don't phone txt or have facebook for the next three days or so im a mess inside.its not worth it in the long run.

[Denise7_11 in reply to kenster1]

Ok thank you

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Yes, I did for years. You will just develop a whole new worse problem that can kill you.

[Denise7_11]

Wow I don’t take the medication I just use alcohol but this motivates me to stop completely! How do you about just taking meds?

[kvolm2016]

Is using the alcohol a new thing for you are experimenting with or has this been a longer term practice?

[Denise7_11 in reply to kvolm2016]

Yes I drink more than usual but when I don’t it’s a way different feeling I have rapid heart beats the panic kicks in fast

[kvolm2016 in reply to Denise7_11]

And I think I saw you post that you are not taking any medication but using the alcohol as treatment instead. Is that correct? Have you ever taken medication? Is there a reason you are choosing alcohol instead of medication?