Hi there was just wondering if anyone on here found that stopping drinking and smoking helped anxiety in anyway ?

[Jameswalker97]

Anxiety

[Elfje]

Not with me

I try before smoking

Had more stress anxiety

[kenster1]

anxiety goes through the roof after drinking alcohol even when having a drink.smoking obviously a no no as well usually after 30 minutes or so people start to crave for more nicotine causing stress/anxiety.qyitting both would make you feel much much healthier bit less anxiety.

[Jameswalker97 in reply to kenster1]

Thanks for your response I think its about time I looked after my health

[kenster1 in reply to Jameswalker97]

yeah that's good we only get one shot at it best we do all we can to live healthy.

[designguy]

Here is a good book on other ways to manage your anxiety: "The anti-anxiety food solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood, and End Cravings" by Trudy Scott. It's available on Amazon in electronic or paperback form

[Mummyto3_35]

I don’t smoke and rarely drink and my anxiety can be really bad.

[Elfje in reply to Mummyto3_35]

Ye me also

Don't drink alcohol so.

Anxiety stay.

[Meredyn]

I had a SERIOUS anxiety relapse when I tried to quit vaping a month before Christmas - I thought I was going insane! Despite what they say that quitting actually reduces anxiety, it's definitely not a good idea to attempt quitting if you're already struggling with anxiety as the quit symptoms are very, very similar to anxiety. Sweating, palpitations, panic etc. If you are in a good place and feeling stable mentally, it's a great thing to do though.❤

[Jameswalker97 in reply to Meredyn]

Thanks for your response I defo need to cut down on my alcohol but when I drink alcohol makes me feel normal x

[SuZQ154]

Your question makes me smile. Personally, I like to have A glass of wine. My husband and I have "happy hour" at 5ish and enjoy just reconnecting at the end of the day. I would love to say that I don't care if I have wine or not, it is all about connecting and relaxing with him. But, the reality is...I like the wine. Nonetheless, anything in excess is a red flag.

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I used to drink quite a bit and my anxiety was way worse and got majorly depressed. Havnt had a drink in almost a year and I find I’m so much less anxious.