New & would love your help

[Priscillar307]

Hey guys! I’ve struggling with anxiety for about 7 years now & have always found unhealthy ways to cope with it but recently i cant go nearly a day without drinking. It not only makes my anxiety worse overall but just makes me miserable after for days to come. It seems that alcohol is the only way i can suppress my anxiety, i know it’s unhealthy but i just can’t find any motivation for anything right now.

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome to a supportive group!

[Hidden]

Welcome to the group, u have taken a good step in the right direction. I love ur wisdom, u have realized what is wrong and seeking ways to heal yourself. Can I ask, have you considered also AAA?

[Priscillar307 in reply to Hidden]

Thank u for this! I have never considered it until now bc i think it’s become a bigger problem than i could have imagined but i am going to seek out AA meetings in person or over zoom

[Fireking1]

Hi, I too have suffered with anxiety and depression for a long time and with me,its the chicken and egg thing with alcohol usage..I dont know which started first but all I know is when I gave up drinking which was tough,I was then forced to face my anxiety head on and try to find alternative ways to combat it.You are right in saying it makes the anxiety worse,it will and alcohol has a way of being needed the more you use it so good for you in recognising it isnt helping. It is another enemy that is great friends with anxiety so if you split them up,they cant feed each other! Feel free to chat to me any time and zooms suggestion of AA is a great one,even if you dont think you are at that stage,the support is helpful in tips to help you stop drinking.

[Priscillar307 in reply to Fireking1]

Thank u so much for your response! I feel like i am at the stage where i need to split them up & deal w my anxiety on it’s own like u did which is the hardest part in letting it go. I definitely will thank u and am currently looking into zoom AA meetings, thanks so much!

[Fireking1 in reply to Priscillar307]

You are more than welcome,I just treat alcohol as an abusive ex that I dont want in my life. Says all the right things to make you love them but turn you're back on them and they'll hurt you!