Alcohol use during Stressful times. Not good.

[mdooms]

Hello everyone,

I do have anxiety and bouts of depression at times. However lately, I have been reverting to beer to sedate the extensive stress I have been under with my job. I never have done this except one time prior for two years. Then I stopped. My doctor put me on Xanax and Lexapro. I am stopping the drinking Now. But has anyone noticed when they drink they become a different person emotionally. It’s like Dr Jeckal and Mr Hyde.

[mdooms]

Wow, no response from anyone? No words of advice? Wow.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

I’m probably to close to what you’re saying to be objective and not transfer my crap to you. On the other hand, I know quite a lot about drinking and it’s effects. I drank for 12 years and couldn’t stop. I went for help and haven’t had a drink in over 40 years.

Alcohol is a sedative and a mood altering drug. I identify with the Jekyll Hyde syndrome. If I drink that’s how I get. I’m not the person I usually am. Alcohol and meds are a very dangerous combination.

I’m not saying you’re an alcoholic, I’m just trying to answer your question.

If you put enough booze in the Pope he’d turn into Mr Hyde.

[mdooms in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Thank you LilyAnnepuppy. At least someone here understands what I am going through! Well friend, no more beer for me. 👍

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to mdooms]

Good luck. If you find yourself drinking even when you’ve said you won’t, feel free to reach out to me

[mdooms in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Will do. But I will buy a Diet Coke instead. Thank you!

[mdooms in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

LilyAnnepuppy, I returned to beer again. Can you help?

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to mdooms]

I'll PM you

[Agora1 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Congratulations LilyAnnepuppy on your sobriety for over 40 years.

Proud of you xx

[Want2BHappy3]

Alcohol makes EVERYTHING WORSE

[Lulu421]

Yes, drinking lots of alcohol may drive you to do things you will later regret, as it loosens inhibitions, alters decision-making, and clouds your judgement. If you stop now, you’ll probably be in good shape. Not saying you necessarily have alcoholism, but due to the insidious nature of the disease, it is important to address any difficulties you may have with stopping head-on (see a doctor, consider a 12-step program such as AA, etc.)...that is, if you do find it hard to stop. It is a progressive and extremely powerful disease, so the earlier you can treat it, the better. This is much more easily said than done, however, due to the powerful, complex nature of the disease and how it hijacks the brain. I would also recommend stopping the Xanax as soon as you get a handle on the stress, as it is a benzodiazepine and as such, has the potential to be highly addictive and difficult to stop if taken long term. I applaud you for deciding to stop now. Trust me, continued drinking in increased amounts never ends well. Maybe temporarily it helps with stress, but that is an illusion, and after the effects wear off, your problems will still be there. Stopping now will save you precious years of life. You are not alone and there are all kinds of people out there who can help you learn to cope with life without the use of addictive substances that mess up your brain chemistry and body.