Hi all. I also relate to some of these stories. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder and am also a hypochondriac, but I have always refused to be on medication. I have never thought of myself as a heavy drinker, though I drink on a weekly (and more) basis, without getting out of control. In the last few months my alcohol intake significantly increased - the last month I was drinking every day, and slightly drunk every other day. I started getting much worse hangovers, shakes, disorientation, headaches, tingling in my hands, and heart palpitations. I was also not sleeping very much, and highly overstimulated mentally. I decided to take it easy, and made the mistake of quitting cold turkey - no alcohol, no caffeine. Decided to catch up on my sleep and not go out too much. I felt extremely tired for 2 days, but also had trouble sleeping. My head was pounding constantly, felt heavy like a rock.
After about 72 hours without drinking, I experienced my first ever panic attack - it was like a surge of heat that rushed through my whole body, starting at the heart. My head was pounding, my pupils were dilated, I was shaking and tingling everywhere, my heart was racing, and I thought I was dying. In fact I almost called the ambulance, thinking it was a heart attack, but my friend arrived in time. These attacks came and went for the next 3 days. I couldn't eat a thing - felt nauseous the entire time, though I did not vomit. I felt depressed and cried uncontrollably at times.
Since I'm a hypochondriac, I read up on everything this could have been - thyroid issue, or alcohol withdrawal, or panic disorder. My doctor told me I was fine and needed some rest. My symptoms decreased within the week and I started feeling better, though not normal. I decided to take some time off work and figure this out.
I think this was alcohol withdrawal, though it's possible that my anxiety disorder made it worse. I can't help but think that there's something seriously wrong, and that I might die. Though all my tests have come back normal.
Having read up on everything, this is what I would suggest for all of you who have experienced this as a result of withdrawal or a hangover - stop drinking. If you are a really heavy drinker, then don't stop cold turkey because alcohol withdrawal can kill you. It's best to go get some help. But if you have already gone through this, then stop drinking so much. It's ok to have a drink here and there, but don't overdo it. Never more than 2/ night and not more than 5/ week is what's recommended. It's not worth the risk and it's not worth all this stress. The thought of never being drunk again scares me a bit, but if that means never having this episode again, I'm all for it.
After about 72 hours without drinking, I experienced my first ever panic attack - it was like a surge of heat that rushed through my whole body, starting at the heart. My head was pounding, my pupils were dilated, I was shaking and tingling everywhere, my heart was racing, and I thought I was dying. In fact I almost called the ambulance, thinking it was a heart attack, but my friend arrived in time. These attacks came and went for the next 3 days. I couldn't eat a thing - felt nauseous the entire time, though I did not vomit. I felt depressed and cried uncontrollably at times.
Since I'm a hypochondriac, I read up on everything this could have been - thyroid issue, or alcohol withdrawal, or panic disorder. My doctor told me I was fine and needed some rest. My symptoms decreased within the week and I started feeling better, though not normal. I decided to take some time off work and figure this out.
I think this was alcohol withdrawal, though it's possible that my anxiety disorder made it worse. I can't help but think that there's something seriously wrong, and that I might die. Though all my tests have come back normal.
Having read up on everything, this is what I would suggest for all of you who have experienced this as a result of withdrawal or a hangover - stop drinking. If you are a really heavy drinker, then don't stop cold turkey because alcohol withdrawal can kill you. It's best to go get some help. But if you have already gone through this, then stop drinking so much. It's ok to have a drink here and there, but don't overdo it. Never more than 2/ night and not more than 5/ week is what's recommended. It's not worth the risk and it's not worth all this stress. The thought of never being drunk again scares me a bit, but if that means never having this episode again, I'm all for it.
I've been a moderate to heavy drinker since I was 15. I'm now 29 and after dealing with anxiety for the past two years, I've come to realize that alcohol is a catalyst for my anxiety. I just went through a hard breakup where I drank 12-18 beers a night for about two months. My anxiety peaked last week and I realized that my lifestyle choices and alcohol have a direct effect on my anxiety. I'm on medication right now for GAD and I plan to come off it after I dry out. I've haven't had a drink for about 3 days and though it's not much, it's a start. I drink lots of water and try to avoid caffeine beyond a couple cups of coffee in the morning.
There may be some other factors playing into your anxiety, but I can most assure you that alcohol aggitates it. Dry out, think about the things that mean the most to you, focus on the good things in your life, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. These are the best suggestions I can offer.
Anxiety is terrible because those who haven't had to deal with it can't possibly begin to understand what it's like. Thus, it makes it difficult to deal with and, at least in my case, it made me somewhat recluse. Understand your not the only one who deals with anxiety and take hold of the approach that you want to UNDERSTAND your anxiety, not just beat it.
Best of luck friend.
There may be some other factors playing into your anxiety, but I can most assure you that alcohol aggitates it. Dry out, think about the things that mean the most to you, focus on the good things in your life, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. These are the best suggestions I can offer.
Anxiety is terrible because those who haven't had to deal with it can't possibly begin to understand what it's like. Thus, it makes it difficult to deal with and, at least in my case, it made me somewhat recluse. Understand your not the only one who deals with anxiety and take hold of the approach that you want to UNDERSTAND your anxiety, not just beat it.
Best of luck friend.
I am 24 years old and have been having panic attacks since I was 18. The first one was after a party where I had waaaay too many drinks. My heart was racing so fast, my body was tingling and my arms and legs went numb. I was taken to the ER and they sent me away saying nothing was wrong. I got home where I continued to have attacks several times a day, randomly and over absolutely nothing. After a few weeks of not knowing what was wrong, I was searching my symptoms online and realized that I was having panic attacks. I went to the doctor and he put me on anti-depressants for panic disorder. It seemed to help (though I now realize that I wasn't drinking while taking the pills), but I stopped taking them because they made me lethargic. For a few years, I didn't have any attacks. Then last year I got really drunk one night and had panic attacks all day the next day. A couple months ago I had one the day after drinking and went to the hospital once again thinking I had a heart attack. Nothing was wrong with my heart, but my arm remained numb for a week. Still, it was not until yesterday they it finally hit me that I have panic attacks after very heavy drinking bouts. I went out drinking 2 nights ago and yesterday I had panic attacks and numbness in my left hand. My hand is still numb now as I type, but I feel relieved that I found the cause and was surprised to see so many other people had experienced the same thing. I am also super sensitive to caffeine so I try to stay away (though I drink tea in moderation). I am really turned off to drinking right now, but it's tough not to drink for social reasons (in college), so I think I'll try to keep it light to moderate from now on. Good luck to all of you as well!
I have been off the alcohol train for 2 months now since those panic attack episodes. I must say, I think it was the best decision I made. However, I have really bad days when I feel seriously depressed and my mind does not let me get any rest. My anxiety is worse than ever. Then I snap back again and these horrible days are followed by a few good ones. It's really a difficult cycle. I wonder sometimes whether I should go on medication. I still feel like I must be able to get through this without it but some days tell me otherwise.
I couldn't identify more. I have been drinking quite heavily for about 8 years (I am 25 now and started drinking heavily when I was 16 or 17). And by heavily, I certainly mean heavily--very much in tune with the amounts previously posted. Not so long ago, I tried to quit. I tried to quit because I finally got to that age where I understood that much of my daily anxiety, uneasiness, paranoia, etc. was caused by daily withdrawal. I would drink so as to alleviate these symptoms on a daily basis. I one day decided to really read up on alcohol withdrawal syndrome and was blown away: Why had I never read about that before. It all made perfect sense. I've made it 5 days once recently, and 7 another, but it's difficult to maintain and not fall back into old routines. What's odd is that sometimes the withdrawal symptoms are worse than other times; and sometimes they last longer than during other times. I am shooting to make it 2 weeks. I think that is the only way to even come close to guaranteeing true, absolute detoxification. I'm only on day 3 right now, and it's much better this time around. I have found this, if it helps: find something constructive that you like to do, and fill all the time you used to use to drink to do this. This helps erode the guilt and anxiety; you get things done; and your sense of self-worth is improved. This was difficult for me, as the things I mainly do is read, write and study (I am a novelist, poet and graduate student), and, odd as it may sound, I have been doing these things while drinking since I started doing them. After withdrawal symptoms subside, though, tea and coffee can be good substitutes (Danger Warning: if you are still feeling ANY anxiety during withdrawal, avoid these, as they will most certainly trigger panic). I do have more energy and am back to a normal sleep schedule (only on day 3). I don't plan to quite eternally, but any of us who have been drinking daily on a very heavy basis for several years--if not decades--could most certainly use a drying out period. Sobriety is interesting. I forgot what it was like and wanted to find it again. Here it is; and, just as most people are happy with it, heavy drinkers can learn to be happy with it, too--I suppose.
Im so happy to come across this thread too.. I had just spent two days over the weekend drinking a lot of alcohol. I dont drink that much normally, i try not to because its not good for my health and i have suffered from mild to sometimes quite severe anxiety from withdrawal. This last experience really took the cake. Had very intense feelings of being connected to an evil spirit. Feelings of loosing my mind or loosing control of my mind. Feeling like i was going to die... feeling like i wanted to die. I am still feeling intense feelings of nervousness.. my body is very weak. pain in my kidneys. I have been taking allot of valarian which is a natural muscle relaxant. Ive been drinking allot of water.. taking some mood manager vitamins. I was reading that because of drinking alcohol you loose allot of GABA.. I wonder if taking a GABA based vitamin might work for a hang over.. Its monday today and i hope that i might start to come around in the next few days.. I am in some ways glad to have this horrible feeling because it might make me come to my sences about how dangerous and vile alcohol actually is.
GABA deficiency
GABA deficiency signs/symptoms:
* Feel stressed/pressured/overwhelmed
* Sweaty, clammy hands
* Butterflies in stomach
* Lump in throat
* Have trouble relaxing/loosening up
* Low stress tolerance
* Body tends to be tense/stiff/uptight
* Trembling/twitching/shaking
* Anxious/nervous/jumpy/‘on edge’
* Feel panicky/panic attacks
* Heart palpitations or fast resting heart rate (over 85)
* Sleep problems or chronic pain
* Use alcohol/food/cigarettes to relax
* Valium/xanax/avitan/GABA reduce above symptoms
* Family history of anxiety or panic attacks
GABA is our relaxing (anti-anxiety) neurotransmitter which is raised by valium. GABA levels may be low due to a combination of genetic and acquired reasons. GABA can be raised effectively using either nutrient based therapies or medications. GABA is synthesized from the amino acid glutamine.
Factors which reduce GABA levels:
* Glutamaine (precursor) deficiency
* B1, B6, zinc, manganese & iron deficiency
* Chronic stress
* Chronic pain
* Inadequate sleep
* Progesterone deficiency
* Mercury and lead exposure
* Alcohol withdrawal
* Caffeine excess
* Excessive electromagnetic radiation
* Excessive loud noise exposure
GABA deficiency signs/symptoms:
* Feel stressed/pressured/overwhelmed
* Sweaty, clammy hands
* Butterflies in stomach
* Lump in throat
* Have trouble relaxing/loosening up
* Low stress tolerance
* Body tends to be tense/stiff/uptight
* Trembling/twitching/shaking
* Anxious/nervous/jumpy/‘on edge’
* Feel panicky/panic attacks
* Heart palpitations or fast resting heart rate (over 85)
* Sleep problems or chronic pain
* Use alcohol/food/cigarettes to relax
* Valium/xanax/avitan/GABA reduce above symptoms
* Family history of anxiety or panic attacks
GABA is our relaxing (anti-anxiety) neurotransmitter which is raised by valium. GABA levels may be low due to a combination of genetic and acquired reasons. GABA can be raised effectively using either nutrient based therapies or medications. GABA is synthesized from the amino acid glutamine.
Factors which reduce GABA levels:
* Glutamaine (precursor) deficiency
* B1, B6, zinc, manganese & iron deficiency
* Chronic stress
* Chronic pain
* Inadequate sleep
* Progesterone deficiency
* Mercury and lead exposure
* Alcohol withdrawal
* Caffeine excess
* Excessive electromagnetic radiation
* Excessive loud noise exposure
i have panic attak when i drink alchol or tramadol eat
my dr recomen lovoox & clonazpam & lamotrijin & Propranolol & rispridon
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i from iran
pleas help me
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I wish there'd been a site like this twenty years ago. i was 17/18 when I started to drink heavily- and the summer of when I was 18 I basically binged every weekend and a lot of the week. Then one Sunday after a particularly heavy 2 days this terrible fear crept up on me - I thought I was going mad and this got progressively worse and I was far too scared/embarrassed to ever contemplate telling anyone. Anyway to cut a long story short the fear/depression was so bad that I began to live for Friday nights when for 2 days I could get hammered to oblivion just to give me some release from the terror I was feeling. Of course these binges just fuelled the anxiety and depression but not knowing what to do this is how I lived for 12 or more years - binges every weekend torment till Thursday arrests, terrible living, conditions, a terrible paranoia/self-consciousness when sober that made me appear like some kind of weirdo.I used to tell myself that when my life started to get better I'd stopthe bingeing not realising my life was getting worseand worse. The whole period is a blur of depression and anxiety which somehow when I reached 30/31 after many attempts I stopped excessive drinking using medication to reduce the temptation to start again I always used to take my car to my local pub (which was 4 miles from where I now lived) I couldnt stop going entirely as everyone I knew used pubs regularly and drunk heavily. I went teetotal for a certain amount of time and then brought in a two pints maximum rule I wouldnt recommend this for everyone as for some 1 is too much. The depression didnt lift straight away although every week by Thursday the more extreme anxiety/paranoia was more or less gone even when I was drinking Only for me to blindly start again the next day). But To get the real positivity back in my life took months to gradually start so stick with it - in 3 or 4 months you'll feel things changing - I ended up moving away going to university and eventually 9 after my binges stopped finally qualifying in a professional job. In my case it wasn't all plainsailing as my emotional development had basically stopped when the bingeing started at 18 so it took me the best part of 10 years to emotionally mature fromwhen the bingeing stopped. Only now over 12 years after I stopped bingeing do I feel I'm more or less where i should be in life although I'll never get those 13 or 14 years back which I threw away when the drinking took over.
If it was only publicised a bit more that for many binge drinkers the anxiety/paranoia/depression is every bit as bad as a speed etc comedown it might save a whole lot of people wasting years of their lives not realising that the drink was destrying their lives and the mental torment was not just something wrong with their minds.
If it was only publicised a bit more that for many binge drinkers the anxiety/paranoia/depression is every bit as bad as a speed etc comedown it might save a whole lot of people wasting years of their lives not realising that the drink was destrying their lives and the mental torment was not just something wrong with their minds.
I had been drinking excessively since my Girlfriend went to the psych ward in april. I have now been sober for 18 days and I can say this much to any wondering about the duration of withdrawl effects for someone drinking beer in the afternoon then at least a liter of Jager every evening/night since then (april-end of november):
The anxiety has slowly gotten better. The first week was hell. Sweaty, shaking hands, mild hallucinations, irratibility were all there. But the WORST part was the mental arguments I'd have with myself. I'd get in a petty argument with a family member or my girlfriend and that same argument would play over, and over, and OVER again but with different words. Little things would stress me out or anger me, which bothered me since I was an extremely laid back guy before I started drinking. I even seriously contomplated suicide for the first time in my life. An extreme sensitivity to caffiene and cigs forced me to quit both just to maintain my sanity.
But it DOES get better. Like I said, it's been 18 days now, and although I still have moments when I feel anxious, but I no longer "fight with my head" like I used to. I can feel happy emotions I haven't felt in so many months return to me, and that's been a big relief.
As for the poster that talked of GABA, I have been taking a combination of GABA, Valarian Root, and Passion Flower for anxiety with great results, as well as a liver detoxifier, multi-vitamin, and a "multi"-amino acid to help my body heal. And I can't explain why, but good old milk seems to help with anxiety as well.
I'm basically posting this because I know now that the first 2 weeks are the worst, and there were many times where I thought I was never going to get the "bad thoughts and feelings" out of my head...but I just want those who are suffering the same things I did, and everybody out there just trying to quit that if you can tough it out for the first week and a half and beyond that it will become increasingly easier to cope with the psysical, and especially mental stress, brought about by alcohol abuse. Just keep reminding yourself that it's the alcohol that's making you feel like ****, not the lack of.
I hope this helps at least one person. Nobody should have to go through the mental torment that is alcohol withdrawl
Thank you for reading, and Goodnight :-)
Eric
The anxiety has slowly gotten better. The first week was hell. Sweaty, shaking hands, mild hallucinations, irratibility were all there. But the WORST part was the mental arguments I'd have with myself. I'd get in a petty argument with a family member or my girlfriend and that same argument would play over, and over, and OVER again but with different words. Little things would stress me out or anger me, which bothered me since I was an extremely laid back guy before I started drinking. I even seriously contomplated suicide for the first time in my life. An extreme sensitivity to caffiene and cigs forced me to quit both just to maintain my sanity.
But it DOES get better. Like I said, it's been 18 days now, and although I still have moments when I feel anxious, but I no longer "fight with my head" like I used to. I can feel happy emotions I haven't felt in so many months return to me, and that's been a big relief.
As for the poster that talked of GABA, I have been taking a combination of GABA, Valarian Root, and Passion Flower for anxiety with great results, as well as a liver detoxifier, multi-vitamin, and a "multi"-amino acid to help my body heal. And I can't explain why, but good old milk seems to help with anxiety as well.
I'm basically posting this because I know now that the first 2 weeks are the worst, and there were many times where I thought I was never going to get the "bad thoughts and feelings" out of my head...but I just want those who are suffering the same things I did, and everybody out there just trying to quit that if you can tough it out for the first week and a half and beyond that it will become increasingly easier to cope with the psysical, and especially mental stress, brought about by alcohol abuse. Just keep reminding yourself that it's the alcohol that's making you feel like ****, not the lack of.
I hope this helps at least one person. Nobody should have to go through the mental torment that is alcohol withdrawl
Thank you for reading, and Goodnight :-)
Eric
I was wondering if anyone here has experienced what I call the "shock in the brain" where it feels like your brain has literally been electrically shocked, instantly get a white flash, and you immediately go into panic. Arms go numb, sweating, the whole sha-bang...ect. I had it happen to me for the first time when I was twenty...and have been having them for the last 3 years. I talked to a few of my friends who also drink heavy and the also say they get that electric shocking sensation before the panic. Just wondering if anyone here experiences this as well. All I know is it is scary as hell. Someone help me by letting me know...I think its alcohol related.
I'm so glad I found this page, Im 39 and have been drinking heavily for about 15 years. It wasnt till about 2 years ago that my body was completely inoperatable without alcohol. If I did not drink for a day or so the panic attacks I would have were beyond terror. I began taking anti-depressants and sleeping pills (Effexor, Ativan, and ambien). The problem was that I didnt stop drinking. I fell into a horrible cycle of alcohol and anti-depressant to relieve the withdrawals I would have on a daily basis.
I ripped my body to shreds. The first two beers I had every day I would litteraly have to keep from throwing up, after that I could drink all night till I passed out. I would wake up at around 4am every morning in full blown panic, thats when I would take a 10mg ambien, and a 2mg ativan. That kept me functional till about noon or so, then I would pop another 2mg ativan. Once 5 or six rolled around I would force down those two beers(when I say two beers, I mean 2 24oz 211 steel reserves) and start
all over again.
With the help of a good doctor and Librium I've been sober for the last week, and it has been HELL! but it's working. My anxiety attacks are still here but lessening in intensity. It's a great feeling to know i'm not alone
If you are SERIOUS about quiting you need medical help. Do not detox on your own. Alcohol is the most dangerous substance to detox from, yes, that includes heroin, Oxycontin, you name it. If you go into DT's, untreated has the same mortality rate as a heart attack. Find a doctor with experience in alcoholism and they will determine if you need an inpatient detox or not.
It's hard to be possitive, especially when the real heavy withdrawals start, just keep reminding yourself it's the alcohol thats doing it to you. I'm here with all of you. Good luck to everyone here who is trying to get of this !@#$.
I ripped my body to shreds. The first two beers I had every day I would litteraly have to keep from throwing up, after that I could drink all night till I passed out. I would wake up at around 4am every morning in full blown panic, thats when I would take a 10mg ambien, and a 2mg ativan. That kept me functional till about noon or so, then I would pop another 2mg ativan. Once 5 or six rolled around I would force down those two beers(when I say two beers, I mean 2 24oz 211 steel reserves) and start
all over again.
With the help of a good doctor and Librium I've been sober for the last week, and it has been HELL! but it's working. My anxiety attacks are still here but lessening in intensity. It's a great feeling to know i'm not alone
If you are SERIOUS about quiting you need medical help. Do not detox on your own. Alcohol is the most dangerous substance to detox from, yes, that includes heroin, Oxycontin, you name it. If you go into DT's, untreated has the same mortality rate as a heart attack. Find a doctor with experience in alcoholism and they will determine if you need an inpatient detox or not.
It's hard to be possitive, especially when the real heavy withdrawals start, just keep reminding yourself it's the alcohol thats doing it to you. I'm here with all of you. Good luck to everyone here who is trying to get of this !@#$.
Hey everybody,
been reading through all the posts here, and there is plenty of good information; it's nice to see that many of you are starting to learn about the lesser-known effects of alcohol abuse/overuse. I've been
through all of this and far more (as far as withdrawal episodes involving extreme visual and auditory hallucinations, severe anxiety, inability to eat or sleep for many days at a time, etc, etc).
I did my research, started trying new things, and have found some answers.
In short,
1.) start taking your vitamins, immediately. I'm talking about a multi-vitamin and a B50 (a regular B complex isn't strong enough) anywhere from 2 -3 times a day, starting now, and then start adding on additional supplements 1 at a time. You may even want to take additional B1, B6 & B12.
2.) get yourself educated on the relationship between alcohol and nutrition. A great place to start is a book called: "Seven Weeks to Sobriety," by Joan Larson, PhD.
3.) look into a complete amino acid supplement (or use protein shakes, though it's for your mind, not your muscles), along with additional Taurine, Glutamine, and Theanine (found in green tea).
4.) before you go to bed, take magnesium, zinc, selenium, and manganese (in addition to the multi's). If you're having problems with
sleep, try Flush-Free (no Flush) Niacin an hour before bed. 5htp helps as well.
5.) if you're having blood sugar issues, get yourself some Chromium.
6.) There are dozens of other helpful supplements out there for those of you who've been through periods of heavy drinking.
7.) if you're having problems with verbal fluency, clouding thinking, etc,
make sure you're getting 800mcg/daily of Folic Acid, and look into the synergistic effects of Acetly-L-Carnitine & Alpha Lipoic Acid.
The main thing is that you do your research and find out just exactly how alcohol acts in your body (and brain), dumping vitamin stores, inhibiting vitamin absorption, etc-- then it's easier to know how to get yourself fixed.
Feel free to email me at
jackaroo2@inbox.com
been reading through all the posts here, and there is plenty of good information; it's nice to see that many of you are starting to learn about the lesser-known effects of alcohol abuse/overuse. I've been
through all of this and far more (as far as withdrawal episodes involving extreme visual and auditory hallucinations, severe anxiety, inability to eat or sleep for many days at a time, etc, etc).
I did my research, started trying new things, and have found some answers.
In short,
1.) start taking your vitamins, immediately. I'm talking about a multi-vitamin and a B50 (a regular B complex isn't strong enough) anywhere from 2 -3 times a day, starting now, and then start adding on additional supplements 1 at a time. You may even want to take additional B1, B6 & B12.
2.) get yourself educated on the relationship between alcohol and nutrition. A great place to start is a book called: "Seven Weeks to Sobriety," by Joan Larson, PhD.
3.) look into a complete amino acid supplement (or use protein shakes, though it's for your mind, not your muscles), along with additional Taurine, Glutamine, and Theanine (found in green tea).
4.) before you go to bed, take magnesium, zinc, selenium, and manganese (in addition to the multi's). If you're having problems with
sleep, try Flush-Free (no Flush) Niacin an hour before bed. 5htp helps as well.
5.) if you're having blood sugar issues, get yourself some Chromium.
6.) There are dozens of other helpful supplements out there for those of you who've been through periods of heavy drinking.
7.) if you're having problems with verbal fluency, clouding thinking, etc,
make sure you're getting 800mcg/daily of Folic Acid, and look into the synergistic effects of Acetly-L-Carnitine & Alpha Lipoic Acid.
The main thing is that you do your research and find out just exactly how alcohol acts in your body (and brain), dumping vitamin stores, inhibiting vitamin absorption, etc-- then it's easier to know how to get yourself fixed.
Feel free to email me at
jackaroo2@inbox.com
Hello everyone,
It's interesting to read all the other posts. Let me tell you, i speak from experience, anxiety is definitely going to come from alchohol abuse. I've been drinking heavily for about 12 years. (18-24 2 to 3 blackouts a week, 25-30 4 to 5 blackouts a week.) I recently quit cold turkey on my own. i couldn't deal with the anxiety and panic attacks associated with the alcohol. It is still the hardest thing I've ever done, but give it a chance. Alcohol is not the answer, change your lifestyle and the sky is the limit!
It's interesting to read all the other posts. Let me tell you, i speak from experience, anxiety is definitely going to come from alchohol abuse. I've been drinking heavily for about 12 years. (18-24 2 to 3 blackouts a week, 25-30 4 to 5 blackouts a week.) I recently quit cold turkey on my own. i couldn't deal with the anxiety and panic attacks associated with the alcohol. It is still the hardest thing I've ever done, but give it a chance. Alcohol is not the answer, change your lifestyle and the sky is the limit!
I am not a heavy drinker, in fact I go months without any alcohol at all. However I do occasionally go out with my friends and get drunk, the next day I have noticed, even if I am not hung over, I am I feel very anxious. I just started taking birth control, I have been on it for a month, in which time I hadn't drank. I went out the other night and got drunk, for the last 2 days I have not been able to function because of the overwhelming sense of anxiety and panic. I am glad to find out its the alcohol that brought this on because I thought I was losing my mind. I do think the birth control, which had already made me more emotional, is what made it even worse. I am done with both I think, you would think a doctor would have warned me about the possibility of this kind of effect.