anxiety after drinking alcohol

drink does leave you feeling this way you dont have to drink alot to feel it, u suffer from anxiety! and when u drink, you feel 100 times better (normal), in the morning you feel like everything is looking at you and any little thing wrong with you turns into something 100 times worse due to anxiety.. i suffered with it bad but it can be treated try find a group to join etc get help, dont rely on stupid tablets. helped alot for me. also i stopped drinking for a whole year till i sorted out the anxiety issue. could be a combination of the 2 imo and smoking is a anxiety killer as well... see a doc and ask about group sessions etc for anxiety! hope this helps. p.s i used to get all the same affects you guys are getting felt like i was going to die at stages :-s betablockers help you while you go through training, alcohol is the main problem here, i would recomend staying off it for a while if you cant? theres your prob :p

i also have this problem!

i am suffering from it right now! but i have to say reading through all the comments i feel a little better :)

it such an awful feeling i just want to stay in the house with curtins closed & not see or speak to any one. i havnt taken my son to school today & have called in sick at my work.

i am not good at socialising with out alchohol so i always have a drink when im out but i usually no exactley what im doing & can remember most things the next day

.BUT i wake really early with a feeling of dread.& get all hot & start worring about what if i said this or or did that?? i have questiond my friends on many occations asking did i do anything silly & the anser is usually no but that dosnt stop me worring about it. sometimes( when ive had a few to many )it can take me into a deep depression for a couple of weeks!! its just dreadful. the doctors wont pescribe me anything for it because i only get this feeling after ive been drinking. i dnt want to giv it up i just wish i didt feel like this. i have told my best friend & she says she gets this 2 but not on the extreame scale that i do. my husband dosnt understand-noone dose. witch is y i googled it & how i came across this site!

i find its far worse if ive been drinkin spirits but to many bottles of wine is very bad to, im usualy ok with beer tho...probobly because i can only drink a few b4 feeling to bloated to manege any more!

i have forced myslf to go out a couple of times but its very hard. i just put on my trakkies scape my hair back so i just blend into the crowed, i dnt want to speak to any one or be noticed & i get feelings of parranoia & anxsiaty. & kit s def getting worse as the older i get (29)

sooooo glad to no im not alone tho!

if any one finds a cure please let m no :)

It is nice to read all of these posts, just knowing that I am not the only one in the world with this problem. I have dealt with anxiety for about 15 years now. I have been medicated and have done much better....with the exception of after I drink. Now the only time I feel anxiety and panic is after I drink too much. It used to be only after I get totally wasted but the other night I had about 5 drinks and I am still feeling terrible 3 days later.

I have fought giving up drinking for years, for a lot of the same reasons others on this site have said. I like going out with friends and I like just having a drink or two sometimes. However, i have finally come to the realization that my body is not built to take alcohol. I tried to limit myself to 2 drinks on a night but the other night I broke the rule and I am paying for it. Unfortunately, I am one of those people that cannot drink. I have been told this before by a doctor but I did not want to listen. I am finally ready to listen and make my life better.

Hi there,
I am so thankful that I found these posts. I, too, suffer from anxiety and the only thing that helps is either a benzo or booze. I gave up the booze but then the anxiety got so out of hand I couldn't do anything. I've tried therapy but I think I'm just going to have to deal with the anxiety. it's made me lose jobs, hole up and avoid people at times. But the morning after stuff from drinking is way worse. I think the big thing is that it's like lowgrade anxiety all the time when I don't drink and then horrible anxiety the night after when I do (but relief while drinking). I think that's why we all go back to it. We need some relief. My friends have suggested I start watching the caffeine and smokes. I've been a pot a day coffee drinker for years so I'm planning on trying it.
Thanks for posting! Like everyone else, it feels good to not be alone.

Wow, ive never seen posts like this.  I have the exact same problem.  The anxiety after I drink (usually 2 small bottles of wine) the next day or two is horrible.  I'm so anxious I can barely breathe, I am super down emotionally and I accomplish nothing.  It is such a vicious cycle because like a few posts on here said..drinking again is so tempting because of the temporary relief it provides. It's funny how a few hours of relief somehow in my mind is worth days of torture.  It makes no sense, and I get so mad at myself.  I have struggled with heavy drinking for over 10 years, not every day but it always seems to come around to be an issue again.  My husband hates it and says it changes me. :(  I dont understand any of it but hope someday I can overcome this so I can lead a productive life.  Thanks for all the posts guys.

I can relate except I drink more then 3 glasses of wine. After a night of drinking, the next day I'm foggy, my vision is blurred, I can't drive anywhere, I have panic attacks all day...fells like I have brain damage. I am very dizzy..and scared about what I did, or said...all I want to do is sleep and I get insomnia...I eat and eat all day trying to feel better, sometimes to the point of not being able to breath and it feels like my stomach is ripping...

Hi there, I recently developed this alchohol anxiety. Drinking too much the night before and in the morning my anxiety hits right a way. I start getting nervous, my heart pumps fast and I dont know what I am worrid about. All hell goes lose when I start thinking if my liver is damaged, my presure is roaring, something is wrong with my heart etc. It takes the whole day to get over it. My doctor has prescribed Lorazepam 2 mg. I take half a tablet when this happens. My anxiety problem started in 2007 but after being admitted in hospital and thery found out it was anxiety they prescribed the medication. I have been free of this until 2 days ago when I was drinking heavily. I am now stoping my drinks for a while to see if this is the reason, doctors orders.



Cheers ND Malaysia

This is definitely both troubling and interesting on a health related note. A few quick questions for me to understand the entirety of the situation.
1) Gender (please leave this blank if you are uncomfortable answering. Even though helpful, its not necessary)
2) Do you feel anxiety or discomfort within foreign social situations (outside your element of comfort)?
3) What are typical questions that you ask yourself during the experience of anxiety after drinking and how do you respond to the questions you asked yourself?

I am not a doctor or a psychologist but any responses to this message will be taken with the utmost sincerity.

I am 38... I usually drank once a week on Saturdays..>Sometimes heavily..Never had any problems...It started for me about 4 years ago.....I would be at work wondering why I was having sever anxiety..Always seemed worse Early in the week. The Hangover the Sunday after was never any more than just a hangover...But Monday through about Thursday I would get sever anxiety. Then I put two and two together..>If I didn't drink on the weekend I would be fine and anxiety gone. I haveen trying magnesium baths and I think they maybe helping...not a cure.....I am also just starting to try Maca. I know stop drinking...but I like to hang with friends once a week and laugh and let off steam...but anymore if I even just have a few beers I get this problem. Very strange...Hope someone finds an answer!

It is way worse if you drink hard liquor

Yes I agree it is much worse if you drink spirits, not to mention mix with pot which can make people depressed anyway. My advice if you want to drink a lot is do it at home so at least you dont have to worry if you offended anyone the night before, it is a product of anxiety anyway, or try to give up altogether. I wish I could. Drinking beer does not seem to give me nightmares though which is good.

 

Yep, I can totally relate to this. As soon as I wake after a night out I automatically get that horrible sinking feeling of terror and it lasts alllllllllll day. Its such an awful feeling that feels like it will never ever end! But try to remember it does end and that the reason you're feeling so paranoid and anxious is mainly due to all the nasty hormones racing around your body due to alcohol. I do find lucozade helps me too (I know doctors say to avoid fizzy drinks on a hangover because it gives you a temporary sugar lift) but I find sipping slowly in lucozade helps.


Im glad I came across this site, I honestly though it was only me who suffered this badly. All my pals seem to just have the general 'normal' hangovers then by 3 or 4 o clock they're fine. I feel like ass for a good 2 or 3 days after a heavy night and the anxiety and paranoia is horrendous. Its made me sick all day in the passed and I get so wound up and panicy that Im vomiting every half hour or hour. Not good :(


Im lucky enough to live right on a beach and I find going for a sloowwwww stroll in the fresh air helps a bit too, it clears the mind a little. Chuck on a pair of sunnies and cosy clothes and get some sun on the face.


Hope one day there is a cure for this for all of us major sufferers. Although, there probably is but its not on the shelfs coz everyone would be steaming 24-7 with no worry of a hangover. Bastards.


xo

Hey! Im 26 female with the exact same problem. I dont want to actually stop having a drink, but the paranoia and anxiety the next day(s) is so horrendous! Ive also asked the doctor about it and he replied with 'its a hangover' but my mates dont seem to suffer this bad. I find ( if you're not feeling too fragile ) that going for a small slow stroll helps to clear the mind. Or if you cant move, watch something funny and up lifting on tele or listen to some good chilled out reggae or whatever you're in to.

As for the irregular heart beats, I too get that. I think its awful your doctor shrugged that off as 'in your head' did they not give u betablockers or anything else?

xo

HI PEOPLE, WE ARE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT. I AM 25 AND COULD SAY IM A BINGE DRINKER, I PLAY ALL SPORTS BUT MAINLY GOLF, THE PAST 2 YEARS HAVE BEEN THE WORST FOR ME. I ALWAYS FEEL LIKE IM GOING TO DIE AND IM GOING CRAZY ALSO THAT I SHOULD NOT FEEL LIKE I DO AND THAT ITS NOT NORMAL AND MAYBE THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH ME. I THINK WE CAN ALL SEE BY NOW THAT IT IS NORMAL ITS JUST HOW WE DEAL WITH IT. I AM POSTING THIS TO HELP OTHERS GET OVER THIS HORRID WAY OF THINKING! DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING IN WHAT YOU DO, IT IS ALL IN YOUR MIND YOUR BODYBIS JUST RETURNING TO NORMAL, BRAIN CELLS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AND THEY NEED TO REGENERATE, THINK ONLY POSITIVE THINGS AND FUNNY THINGS, DON'T LET THE NEGETIVITY GET INTO YOUR WAY OF THINKING, STOP IT BEFORE IT GETS TOO LATE, IF YOU WANT TO DRINK COFFEE DRINK IT, USE COMMON SENSE THO, LIKE YOU KNOW THAT YOU DRINK COFFEE DURING THE DAY AND HOT CHOCOLATE AT NIGHT, YOU DON'T DO DAFT THINGS LIKE DRINK A LITRE OF COFFEE WITH 50 SUGARS IN BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP. IF YOU HAVE AN ADDICTIVE PERSONALITY THIS WILL BE HARDER BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE, JUST LIMIT YOURSELF TO THINGS WHEN YOUR HUNGOVER AND IN YOUR RECOVERY PERIOD, NYTOL MAKES YOU SLEEP YES BUT YOU BELIEVE THAT NYTOL WILL PUT YOU TO SLEEP................SO IT DOES! BELIEVE YOU WILL SLEEP WITHOUT NYTOL AND YOU WILL SLEEP! DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY AND FEEL GOOD JUST DON'T THINK ABOUT THE 'WHAT IF' SENARIO, HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU THOUGHT WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS, OR WHAT IF THEY THOUGHT THIS ABOUT ME, OR WHAT IF THIS COFFEE IS GOING TO KEEP ME UP FOR DAYS! HOW MANY OF THOSE WHAT IF's HAVE COME TRUE??? NON!!! SO STOP IT!!! CALM RELAX THINK ABOUT BEING ON HOLIDAY OR WINNING THE LOTTERY OR BUILDING SOMETHING. MY FRIENDS USED TO DO SOME DRUGS, STIMULANTS THAT CHEMICALLY KEEP YOU AWAKE, BUT SOMETIMES THEY CAN DO THESE THINGS AND FALL ASLEEP STRAIGHT AWAY, IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE, THEY DON'T THINK ABOUT ALL THE SENARIOS THAT WE DO WE OVER THINK, THE ALCOHOL IS BAD ENOUGH ON OUR MINDS LETS STOP THINKING BAD THOUGHTS, GIVING OURSELVES MORE STRESS AND HEADACHES. Try what I am talking about, what have you got to lose???? Lose the bad thoughts and gain a healthier way of thinking!!!! These are my own personal experience's but if it helps 1 person it's better than helping non right??? ENJOY, BELIEVE and BE STRONG. Contact if you wish I'm not a doctor, just here to help!

Hi. I am so glad to read this and realize that I am not alone. If I drink I am filled with anxiety and a feeling of dread for about 3 days afterwards. I worry about my children being safe, even at school. I double check that doors are locked and feel so jumpy that I cant sit down. My pulse also races for at least a day following drinking.