Whilst not an alcoholic, for years I did use alcohol as a way to be able to go out on the town and relax. The last few years I haven't really drank alot. But the other day i had a few drinks with dinner and i noticed the next day my depression was worse and i had much more anxiety then i used to. I'm fine but it had me thinking of when I had them alot and looking back I now think I had them much worse because I drank alcohol and caffeine much more. Makes me wonder how other stimulants and depressants have affected my anxiety.
What's some things that you found that tend to trigger you?
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That’s interesting. I have stopped drinking altogether and wonder if that’s why I’m doing ok during a really challenging time? I was def the wine with friends on weekend kind of gal but I just stopped a month or so again. No real reason just figured I was becoming such a lightweight anyway that I’d give it a try. But a def trigger for me is bad weather and even one rainy day really gets me down. Stupid I know.
People have a wrong idea about alcoholism. I would suggest pick up a copy of Alcoholics anonymous or go over to their website and read the book or atleast the chapter more about alcoholism.
If you honestly want to stop drinking but you cannot or when drinking you are unable to control the amount consumed then you are probably an alcoholic.
So ask yourself, have you ever wanted to stay stopped? See how the mind tricked into drinking.
I'm not I hardly ever drink. I've had bottles of beer that I used for a sausage recipe and then they expired. but I so think alcohol triggers anxiety even if just a beer or so
I drink two beers a night, every night. And I have horrible anxiety in the mornings. And I always wondered if only drinking two beers is enough to trigger my anxiety? It’s something I think about but never considered to be a problem. Maybe it is. Thanks for the post.
Thanks for the question. I've never thought about the connection, because I always drank alcohol very lightly. But I quit completely a couple years after my first anxiety-related breakdown and haven't resumed drinking. I also quit coffee around the same time, because of stomach issues. Maybe those actions actually helped reduced my anxiety. That's been 15 years ago. Sometimes I wonder if a glass of wine would help me relax more in the evening. Though I don't feel much inclination to drink again, your comments make me think it could be a negative anyway.
It does make a difference. I use to drink on the weekends and wake up super anxious. Now I only tend to drink one beer in order to avoid being super anxious.
If you drink because you want to, and it dulls your senses so you don't feel anything. If you drink to get through the day because you can't handle life on life's terms. If you drink because your sad and depressed....you may or may not be an alcoholic. But it's up to the person drinking to be honest with themselves first. When your life becomes unmanagable...then get help.
I know that alcohol does not do any favors for me. When I was in my early 20’s I often indulged in nights out with friends. Drinking more than I should. I often felt guilty afterwards, but wanted to fit in. So I continued on. I then started noticing that it was affecting my sleep. I would fall asleep right away, only to wake up a couple hours later with my heart and mind racing. I would be shaking and feel like I was about to die. After what seemed like hours and hours that would settle, but then I was left feeling so emotionally fragile and physically ill. I learned that it just wasn’t for me. I stopped hanging around those that made me feel like I had to drink. I honestly do not remember the last time I had a drink and I do not miss it at all.
We find that at some point in our lives we have to make drastic changes, and when I was in college...that's what you did....smoke, drink, party, and go to class often times hung-over. It was all very carnal and bohemian....but at some point....being the only party girl standing gets old and a bit embarrassing...so you grow up, or you stake out your favorite bar stool in the local watering hole and continue on as a career barfly.
The people we party with come and go as we grow, and then life happens. Relationships, jobs, cars, home....and bills. If your one of the lucky ones who can just stop the party, your blessed.....because many end up dead, in jail, or one someone’s couch at 30 yrs of age. Many do need support groups to stop drinking and using, they are the lucky ones who realize that....to have someone to talk to honestly about addiction, and not feel blamed and shamed as that's how society is, no mercy....we are labeled weak, worthless, can't hold our alcohol, don't know when to quit....on and on. It's a disease, and like with any other disease...you need help.
Why do we choose "insanity" or "doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results." Personally, I am stubborn. I like having a glass of wine and coffee, even though I know it produces anxiety in me. I know doing my devotions, exercise, sleep, prayer, and good eating are "better" for me. Thank you for the reminder to choose what it "better."
Blessings to you and everyone who posted. You all helped me today.
I think sometimes we feel like we deserve the anxiety or deserve not to feel well and we sabotage ourselves
Drinkers getting older that drink to relieve anxiety no longer have the same resources as 25 year olds. Out brain chemistry changes and the alcohol creates a feeling of unease.
I drank so much to relieve anxiety, I destroyed my heart (Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy).
There are better ways to deal with anxiety. Diet, exercise, meditation, relaxation apps.
Alcohol is a depressant and next day anxiety will progress to a week of anxiety and depression and possible alcoholism.
I drink two beers a night. I’m wondering if this could be causing my morning anxiety. I’ve been drinking like this for as long as I can remember, but lately my anxiety has become unbearable.
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