New member trying to quit
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New member trying to quit
Hey people, first time iv typed anything like this on any forum so here goes
I guess for the past 4/5 years iv been a pretty heavy drinker. I'd say 3 or 4 times a week if not more I would be drinking 8 large cans of lager or more. In the last year iv noticed myself hiding empty cans, full cans and making excuses for drinking.
I used to go sun-thurs without drinking for 7 months last summer as I was working and didnt want to be drinking around the landlord, that really stopped me boozing as he lived in the house.
My main problem is I suffer from social aniexty and have done for a long time. Was bullied when i was younger and I stopped hanging around with friends. Im hoping to move away from this area soon, Iv noticed living away in a new place really helps me.
At the moment im 4 days off the beer and this weekend is going to be a huge test for me, Iv never gone fri/saturday without drinking heavily in the past few years.
My main problem is agitation, when I wake up im usually ok but if I do anything that requires concentration (online poker/reading/playing video games) I get extremly tired and agitated and hot in the face. Its like im gagging for beers. As of late today has been the worst day. I have motivations, one is im a online poker playing whos been living semi professionally from profits for the past few years. Once again even after 1 hour of play i get extremly agitated/hot face even when winning.
Did anyone else experience extreme mental tireness/agitation/hot face after trying to kick the habit? thanks guys
I guess for the past 4/5 years iv been a pretty heavy drinker. I'd say 3 or 4 times a week if not more I would be drinking 8 large cans of lager or more. In the last year iv noticed myself hiding empty cans, full cans and making excuses for drinking.
I used to go sun-thurs without drinking for 7 months last summer as I was working and didnt want to be drinking around the landlord, that really stopped me boozing as he lived in the house.
My main problem is I suffer from social aniexty and have done for a long time. Was bullied when i was younger and I stopped hanging around with friends. Im hoping to move away from this area soon, Iv noticed living away in a new place really helps me.
At the moment im 4 days off the beer and this weekend is going to be a huge test for me, Iv never gone fri/saturday without drinking heavily in the past few years.
My main problem is agitation, when I wake up im usually ok but if I do anything that requires concentration (online poker/reading/playing video games) I get extremly tired and agitated and hot in the face. Its like im gagging for beers. As of late today has been the worst day. I have motivations, one is im a online poker playing whos been living semi professionally from profits for the past few years. Once again even after 1 hour of play i get extremly agitated/hot face even when winning.
Did anyone else experience extreme mental tireness/agitation/hot face after trying to kick the habit? thanks guys
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Welcome and I'm glad you found us.
I also began drinking to self-medicate anxiety and depression. In the end it ended up making everything so much worse.
Yes, I felt agitated when I stopped drinking and I had to figure out how to get through my days without alcohol. It's not easy but you can do it.
I also began drinking to self-medicate anxiety and depression. In the end it ended up making everything so much worse.
Yes, I felt agitated when I stopped drinking and I had to figure out how to get through my days without alcohol. It's not easy but you can do it.
But I got thru it last time and have stayed sober for 19 months now. You can too.Member
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hi 'trying to quit now' I also use to spend a lot of time gambling on the internet. I use to enjoy playing poker and I was good at it! It started becoming agitating and stressful and I would loose my patience and move to BJ tables. I don't know ifyou think you have a gambling problem as well but I am tackling both a gambling problem and a drinking problem! Its not easy but it gets better. Keep coming onto this site there is a lot of support here which will help you through.
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Hi tryingtoquitnow
Yeah I think anxiety and cravings are a problem for most of us, even if we didn't have anxiety before.
I know I came to depend on booze - when that was removed, everything got more difficult.
Have you seen anyone for your social anxiety? A Dr or a therapist?
Outside of professional help. I think most people find support helps a lot - you'll certainly find support here...and ideas on where to get face to face support too, if you decide you need it
It can be hard, but it's certainly possible to deal with our anxiety in healthier ways and and to stay sober.
Good to have you with us
D
Yeah I think anxiety and cravings are a problem for most of us, even if we didn't have anxiety before.
I know I came to depend on booze - when that was removed, everything got more difficult.
Have you seen anyone for your social anxiety? A Dr or a therapist?
Outside of professional help. I think most people find support helps a lot - you'll certainly find support here...and ideas on where to get face to face support too, if you decide you need it
It can be hard, but it's certainly possible to deal with our anxiety in healthier ways and and to stay sober.
Good to have you with us
D
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Originally Posted by cairns87 
hi 'trying to quit now' I also use to spend a lot of time gambling on the internet. I use to enjoy playing poker and I was good at it! It started becoming agitating and stressful and I would loose my patience and move to BJ tables. I don't know ifyou think you have a gambling problem as well but I am tackling both a gambling problem and a drinking problem! Its not easy but it gets better. Keep coming onto this site there is a lot of support here which will help you through.
Thanks for your comment
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Originally Posted by Dee74
Hi tryingtoquitnow
Yeah I think anxiety and cravings are a problem for most of us, even if we didn't have anxiety before.
I know I cam to depend on booze - when that was removed, everything got more difficult.
Have you seen anyone for your social anxiety? A Dr or a therapist?
Outside of professional help. I think most people find support helps a lot - you'll certainly find support here...and ideas on where to get face to face support too, if you decide you need it
It can be hard, but it's certainly possible to deal with our anxiety in healthier ways and and to stay sober.
Good to have you with us
D
Yeah I think anxiety and cravings are a problem for most of us, even if we didn't have anxiety before.
I know I cam to depend on booze - when that was removed, everything got more difficult.
Have you seen anyone for your social anxiety? A Dr or a therapist?
Outside of professional help. I think most people find support helps a lot - you'll certainly find support here...and ideas on where to get face to face support too, if you decide you need it
It can be hard, but it's certainly possible to deal with our anxiety in healthier ways and and to stay sober.
Good to have you with us
D
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Hi 'tryingtoquit'
Welcome to the forums! Im a newbie too - just getting through my 3rd day sober.
You're doing great on 4 days...believe me I know exactly what you are going through.
Come on...we can do it!
Just a little question about the gambling...you say you play online poker but you don't gamble. Im a bit confused as I thought online poker was gambling.
Keep strong
Bathsheeba
Welcome to the forums! Im a newbie too - just getting through my 3rd day sober.
You're doing great on 4 days...believe me I know exactly what you are going through.
Come on...we can do it!
Just a little question about the gambling...you say you play online poker but you don't gamble. Im a bit confused as I thought online poker was gambling.
Keep strong
Bathsheeba
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Yeah, social anxiety definitely was a factor. In my case it was simply interacting on a social level with people. A few drinks made it easier.
Eventually it leads to a ration of ********. Hopefully you'll internalize that sooner than later. Good luck, and welcome.
Eventually it leads to a ration of ********. Hopefully you'll internalize that sooner than later. Good luck, and welcome.
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Welcome!
You might find that the anxiety eventually decreases the longer you stay sober. Quitting drinking involves more than just quitting drinking. Often times the drinking is a way for us to deal with other issues, so the drinking is really a symptom and not the true problem. For me, the 12 step program of AA has helped me find ways to deal with the crap that sometimes comes my way in life.
You might find that the anxiety eventually decreases the longer you stay sober. Quitting drinking involves more than just quitting drinking. Often times the drinking is a way for us to deal with other issues, so the drinking is really a symptom and not the true problem. For me, the 12 step program of AA has helped me find ways to deal with the crap that sometimes comes my way in life.
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