Originally Posted by
zany90 
did you guys notice a higher level of anxiety when you quit (i suspect yes), but more importantly, how long did it take before the anxiety subsided? with me its pretty much social anxiety im fine until im around other people i dont know and then i feel very uncomfortable and am very quiet - but this is probably the reason why i drank in the first place
Yes, anxiety levels for me were still quite high when I stopped drinking and it took awhile, several months, before I felt like I had some control over those feelings. Social anxiety is something I still have and I suspect I always will. The difference now is that I accept it and don't blame myself for it or try to medicate it away. Meditation and breathing exercises can help a lot with anxiety.