Drink the problem away?

[DDNatureLover]

Alcohol can help people to relax, so if it's used in moderation and the person is of legal age, why not use it? I don't agree with overusing it, or using it as a substitute for other relaxation means that can better serve you, but once in a while, it can help calm you down and improve your performance in the situation. Just keep an eye on your use, and be sure you're in control, not the substance.

 

[to7update]

If we have a couple of drinks no question the anxiety goes away. I guess this is fine if we do that every couple of months, but if we start doing this on a daily basis we will have far worse problems than anxiety, as we might become alcoholic. So I say having a drink if fine, but we should use common sense and moderation to know when to have it and when to stop.

 

[Jester85]

I lose all my social anxiety after a few drinks, but I think I'm so tightly bottled most of the time that I get over-the-top and turn into a stupid drunk. Not like, destructive or anything, just dumb.

I think one of my cousins is an alcoholic. He hits the bar pretty much every night, especially after losing both of his parents.

 

[tyche]

Alcohol does have the ability to lower inhibitions and that can also include anxiety. I don't drink, so I can't speak from experience, but if you don't get the least bit tipsy and can still function normally and safely, then I guess there's nothing really wrong in that. Just always remember not to overdo it, since you might end up getting arrested under DUI or something.

 

[Jester85]

A DUI or even worse, be responsible for your own injury/death and/or someone else's.

I've never driven under the influence, but I know people who have.