chedwerks

About two or three months ago I started realizing that my drinking had increased to daily and earlier and earlier each day to the point that I knew that I had a problem. If I don't stop drinking it will only get worse until it's completely out of my control. I started drinking this way as a relief for anxiety and panic attacks I was experienced, but as I'm sure most of you know, this only makes things worse in the long run. I have totally lost my desire to drink, but I am so afraid to quit because I'm not sure if I have been drinking long enough to cause some serious withdrawal symptoms. I just want to stop and not feel so attached to this addiction anymore. It's only been a year or so and I look forward to starting over before it's too late. Good luck to everyone on their journey to freedom as well.
Mike

Zebra1275

Welcome. If you are drinking daily you should get some medical assistance with your detox. Abruptly stopping your alcohol intake can be dangerous.

chedwerks

Thanks, I did figure as much from what I have read lurking around this forum. (really good honest info) I guess it should be noted that before I was drinking everyday, whenever I would drink I would binge like crazy. This goes back to my teen years and the first times I ever drank, addiction is in my nature. I just have a lot of trouble during the day when I start feeling super anxious in determining whether it is alcohol induced or just my anxiety that I have had since I was 8 years old

tellme1

Glad you're here chedwerks. Talk to a dr for sure and keep on posting!

Dee74

Hi chedwerks

Good to have you here

I agree that seeing a Dr is the safest move - at least you can set your mind at rest. You could ask them about the anxiety too?

You'll find a lot of ideas and support here about staying sober - welcome!

D

chedwerks

Thanks for the welcomes. I appreciate that. I'm really nervous because I start a new job tomorrow. I haven't gone until eight pm without drinking in a long time. Definitely anxious

Hevyn

Hi Mike. You sound motivated to get control of your life again. Starting a new job is a good time to reconsider what you've been doing to yourself. You'll want a clear head and calm nerves. You're so right - drinking only makes our anxiety worse.

Wishing you a good day tomorrow as you start your new job. Glad you reached out for support and encouragement.

sissy07

Hi Mike,

Welcome to SR!

Dee74

The first few days can be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster Mike - but you'll always find support here

If you can keep moving forward and not drink, things will get better

D

least

Welcome to the family. Please seek medical help if your withdrawals become bad, if you're feeling really awful or strange. Detox can indeed be dangerous. Be safe.

debsam

Chedwerks, welcome.

My anxiety was off the charts - and the reason I kept drinking. I highly recommend letting your doctor in on what's going on (and that in itself is a good way to help with the anxiety). Once you stop with the boozing, and give your body and mind a chance, you WILL feel better...the bloody booze is causing the dread. It's keeping you in HELL. You can do this!