Ducati345

Hi

This is the first forum I've been on with regards to alcohol 😖 I've suffered from PTSD and chronic anxiety since I had my son 28 years ago and alcohol has always been a crutch but it's now beginning to get out of control. I was on a psychy ward in Feb because my anxiety was out of control and so I drank and attempted suicide.
I never drank for 8 weeks then had a panic attack as could work breathe so chucked it all away and started having a glass on a night which ultimately has built up again. 😭
I end up drinking a 75cl bottle of vodka or two bottles of wine over a 24 hour period as sleep is sporadic and struggle like mad to wean myself back off even after 4 or 5 days. The anxiety goes through the roof. Has anyone any advice please as I don't have any support at the min with it?

Soberwolf

Welcome Ducati good job on 8 weeks I suffer with anxiety & panic attacks suck

Youl find tons of support here

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ery-plans.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...er-thread.html

360startstoday

Drinking makes anxiety and panic a million times worse. Quitting completely was the only thing that eased my panic and anxiety. It doesn't stop immediately but it gets increasingly better with time.

What do you want to do? Do you want to stop drinking?

ScottFromWI

Welcome Ducati. I deal with anxiety as well and tried to self-medicate with alcohol for years as well and it only makes things worse of course.

There are healthy ways to deal with anxiety - therapy, meds, excercise, meditation, etc...the list is long. First off you need to stop drinking though because none of them will be effective if you still have alcohol in your system.

I'd recommend finding some local support too if you can- either meetings or a group/individual alcohol counseling service. SR can be of tremendous help as well, but having local support initially is really important too.

ccam1973

Welcome to SR Ducati. Like the others are saying, alcohol only makes the anxiety worse.

My anxiety levels are so much better now that I don't drink. As a matter of fact, all of my levels are much better now that I don't drink.

Welcome aboard.

Ducati345

Thanks everyone.. its 7.20pm and have almost one bottle of wine til morn. Had half a 350mls vodka from midnight. I'm dropping it down but does that sound ok? Worried I'll be really ill (anxiety ��) Not sure what the rules are for bingeing. I know I need to stop. My tests all came back normal in Feb but needs to end now. I'm thinking...I've done it again!! Grrrr. I feel reassured by the anxiety improvements ��

360startstoday

A doctor would be most helpful in telling you how to detox.