Anxiety after quitting alcohol

[rohitkulkarni]

I left alchol for 1 month. I drank alchol for 5 months. Now I have sever anxiety. My doctor said you have depression so she has started antidepressants. When will I feel better. I get 1000 of thoughts non stop. After 4 days of ssri I am felling better. I sleep 6 hours. I eat well. Only thoughts and anxiety are troubling me. Any suggestions will save my life.

[Blue_81]

Hello Rohitkulkarni

It’s good that you quit drinking. To help ease the mind what has work for me is going on long walks for at least 30min to 1hr in a trail or park. Although I still keep thinking during my walk, after I just feel so much more positive. If you can run or bike that helps out too. Also, talking to friends or family about random things like a good comedy show you are watching that helps too. Best wishes hope you get better.

[gator711]

Live in the moment. Watch YouTube meditation videos. That’s seems to help me.

[Blueruth]

Give the alcohol purge some time. I think you would call me a moderate drinker--once a week-- though I can't leave a half full bottle of wine. I do take breaks from time to time I think the antidepressant plus exercise plus a new administration (agree or not) has caused me to not be interested except for restaurants.First time it did take about 3 months to feel clean despite what they say. Give it at least that and at least walk daily.

Side note: did your doctor know that you quit alcohol? Antidepressant can help with quitting alcohol or smoking but a depression diagnosis is different. Especially if it is a chemical based diagnosis (vs situational).