powderline

Sleep paralysis is the absolute worst. I haven't had an episode in many years, but boy, that's a bad feeling when you're awake and you can't move no matter how hard you try.

I also didn't realize much of my anxiety and panic attacks were due to booze. Little did I know nine years ago that I had a serious alcohol problem and that I was going through withdrawal on at least a weekly basis. It all came together in the last couple of years when I realized I had a serious problem and started doing some research.

I don't get panic attacks now, but I do get some pretty solid anxiety in the morning if I've been on a bender. I'm currently back on day 1 and realizing I really need to make some serious changes in my life to nip this thing in the bud.

Popeye2014

congrats to day 1

Anxiety is my biggest problem when I quit drinking. I have to work on it. Find out what triggers it the most. if it is stress, then I will see what issues are causing my stress. I had to quit drinking coffee because of anxiety.

Hang in there Powderline. It will get better!

MattyBoy

toward the end of my drinking career, my alcoholism was characterised by drinking to stop the panic attacks that were caused by drinking. What a terrible cycle that was!