Tried a drink.

Concernedgal · Apr 4, 2017

Be careful. Alot of alcoholics suffered an anxiety disorder. Alcohol took the edge off therefore they drink all the time.

JCP · Apr 4, 2017

Yeah alcohol is scarely good for anxiety! Is this your first time drinking @AnxietyMuffins ? I remember my first sips of alcohol (which was wine), all my social fears disappeared almost instantly. I couldn't believe the feeling.

Concernedgal · Apr 5, 2017

Come to think about it... doesn't ativan pretty much get you drunk?

janemariesayed · Apr 5, 2017

Yes, be careful. It concerns me the way that you say you have discovered that you like it. So I hope that you keep it to a treat time only. Reward yourself with this nice cocktail once a week but do remember to keep a limit on it. Keep yourself healthy and enjoy your newly discovered drink in moderation.

Rinka · Apr 7, 2017

For me it's Jack Daniels Fire (don't do that at home kids).
You you taste the whisky as much, due to the sweet and cinnamon'ness but it's still a good 35% of alcohol in it

But yes as concernedgal and JCP already said, alcohol can be quite dangerous if you use it as a remedy for anxiety. In the moment it is nice and relaxing, but when the hangover comes, the anxiety comes with it and then tenfold.

Concernedgal · Apr 8, 2017

Yep @Rinka . With a vengeance. Lol

JCP · Apr 8, 2017

Concernedgal said:
Come to think about it... doesn't ativan pretty much get you drunk?

Yeah I find benzos similar to booze, although without the 'happy' feeling. I just feel more tired and just.. meh..

Rinka · Apr 8, 2017

Concernedgal said:
Yep @Rinka . With a vengeance. Lol

Gosh yeah, been there, done that, bought the t-shirt

Concernedgal · Apr 9, 2017

Lol. I know right?

Concernedgal · Apr 9, 2017

Ugh

JCP said:
Yeah I find benzos similar to booze, although without the 'happy' feeling. I just feel more tired and just.. meh..

Yep. Good point. Ugh.

Alex · Apr 9, 2017

Mixing alcohol with medication isn't a great idea. Even though I like the odd drink, it's more about addiction and why you drink. I only drink with a meal on social occasions now, but people who drink to make themselves feel better are going down a dark path. It makes the pain go for a while, but it isn't the answer long term.

janemariesayed · Apr 10, 2017

Alex said:
Mixing alcohol with medication isn't a great idea. Even though I like the odd drink, it's more about addiction and why you drink. I only drink with a meal on social occasions now, but people who drink to make themselves feel better are going down a dark path. It makes the pain go for a while, but it isn't the answer long term.

My thoughts take me down the healthy thinking route. It is enough that I suffer from mental illness without having my liver conk out. Alcohol is not the answer to feeling better. Relying on booze to boost the brains happy cells won't work forever, it is only a short term fix. Then each time you drink excessively you damage your liver a little bit more. I would much rather rely on the doctor to give me pills or therapy to overcome the mental problem than living a life of throwing up and head spins.

Allenafaith · Jul 20, 2018

I’m too young to drink so I don’t know any good combos. XD please be careful, though. My dad has always had anxiety and he’s an really mean alcoholic because he would drink to take he edge off and it worked a little too well...

Twinkie Moon · Jul 21, 2018

The only alcoholic drink I've had was eggnog and it tasted horrible! Just one sip and I felt iffy for a few seconds. Blergh.

I actually like the (non-alcoholic) eggnog ice cream. I guess alcohol isn't for me. Feels weird in my mouth as well, it's close to the feeling I get with mouthwash but less pleasant.

Chris · Aug 10, 2018

Allenafaith said:
I’m too young to drink so I don’t know any good combos. XD please be careful, though. My dad has always had anxiety and he’s an really mean alcoholic because he would drink to take he edge off and it worked a little too well...

That’s sounds like my dad as well. The scary thing is I think I’m going down the same path..

The_Lex_Files · Aug 10, 2018

Please be careful! I’m a recovering alcoholic and know how “amazing” liquor can make you feel. I drank a lot of Jack daniels or Captain Morgan and coke to “take the edge off” every single day. I became so dependent on it at such a young age that began at 17 or 18(I’m 29 now).
It may make you feel more sociable, relaxed and free, but for a person with anxiety or depression (or in my case both) it can be lethal and lead to alcoholism. My brother went the same route and died of cirrhosis of the liver 5years ago

I hope the alcohol doesn’t make you feel invincible like it lead me to believe. I wish you best of luck!! <3

Chris · Aug 11, 2018

^^ good advice there. I’m sorry about your brother

I hope I can stop soon, I’m 27 and just can’t stop drinking in the evenings to relax. It used to be I was always in control, now it feels like I need the alcohol instead of want it which is quite scary. And I can’t seem to relax without it!

The_Lex_Files · Aug 11, 2018

Chris said:
^^ good advice there. I’m sorry about your brother

I hope I can stop soon, I’m 27 and just can’t stop drinking in the evenings to relax. It used to be I was always in control, now it feels like I need the alcohol instead of want it which is quite scary. And I can’t seem to relax without it!

Totally feel you on that. Just have to try and find something else to keep you occupied because alcohol isn’t the way to go

Chris · Aug 11, 2018

I agree, I tend to drink tea as an alternative when I don’t drink, which is much healthier.

Tried a drink.

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