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[Reality_Check23]

I’m not sure how to start or open up but I definitely need help. My past haunts me I drink so I don’t have to live in my thoughts I can be ok one minute not thinking about anything negative then I get overwhelmed with worries That I’m told I shouldn’t be worrying about. My heart races my blood pressure goes through the roof and in that moment it’s like I’m about to have a heart attack or something. The past anxiety meds I’ve been prescribed didn’t help so I’m iffy about making another appointment for something I feel others don’t really care about, so I drink. Anyway thanks for hearing me out I hope to get some help

[kenster1]

hi welcome to you all the best on your HU journey.

[Reality_Check23 in reply to kenster1]

Thanks, have you gotten help or improved since you started on here?

[kenster1 in reply to Reality_Check23]

yeah being here does help as many users have probably been through similar situations many great people.

[Random_Girl]

Hey, sorry you're going through such a difficult situation. Maybe it's very easy for me to talk because I'm not living what you're living, but i think booze might eventually become in another problem to deal with, instead of a solution. Give meds a second chance? Maybe explain to your physician the ones you took in the past and how they weren't helpful? Hope things will get better for you soon.

[Reality_Check23 in reply to Random_Girl]

Thanks for taking the time out to lend an ear and help.. really means a lot

[Hidden]

Absolutely positively alcohol does not work.I tried that route for maybe 12 years and all I did was hide from any issues I had.High blood pressure soon followed and racing heart and bad anxiety when I was not drunk.Plus when you have alcohol booze becomes your friend you hang out with most.Through the VA program I quit drinking.Now I am trying to work on the anxiety.Hopefully you can avoid the alcohol and try another route.I only mention this because when I look back I wonder how I wasted so much time without seeing the obvious.

[Reality_Check23 in reply to Hidden]

I appreciate your opinion.. thanks a lot