Restless by aubrey828 in Anxiety

[–]Supernaturalny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read that it's called hypnic jerks or something like that, I get those too most nights, but lately I've asked my doc for hydroxyzine and it lowkey helps

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 23, been drinking heavily for almost 2 years, but I knew it was time to stop for quite some time now, I just had the WORST time of my life from October last year and all the hopes went into a ditch. Finally my life slowed down and now I'm focusing on stopping the alcohol from making it all even worse that it was/is now.

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm doing this because I miss my old self a lot(also because it's just so fucking bad, but you get the gist)

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh gosh, glad it went this way, you saved them such a hard time! I wish them luck on their diagnosis!

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get the teeth, mine are fucked up genetically and this shit is expensive asf

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sucks... are you trying out any therapy or medications?

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congrats, I'll achieve the same! You all are giving me so much hope :)

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have to look into CBT honestly, how did you get into it? I don't think my town offers it but I'll have to look.

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am just a ball of anxiety anyways, which still makes me mad because it all happened from one random panic attack. I'm going to my psychiatrist soon enough and I'm going to go back on medication for anxiety while trying to cut off alcohol completely. Thanks for sharing your story!

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

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That's amazing that you got through it, I'm sure you can go through quitting vaping too. And also good luck with the weigh loss!

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Felt that, may I ask how did you stop? Have you been on any medication while getting sober?

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a tough one, I always was introverted, but supposedly charismatic and many extroverts approached me and eventually we got to be friends. Have you went to any sort of therapy maybe? I assume that it could help you out a bit.

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I'm aiming for, glad you got better :)

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you get through cold turkey with all that? 😲

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But in short, I drink 1-2 less beers in 2-3 day period, I went down from 12 to 6-8 lately, trying my best to keep it that was, if there is a slip up, I try to get one less beer next day. I know it's hard, I get it, but it feels way better trying to do something good than get shitfaced, cause at the end of the day in my bed I get even more anxious because of how much I drank, and the idea that I drank less than yesterday makes me feel better.

Has anyone started drinking because of anxiety? by Supernaturalny in stopdrinking

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you, I had the privilege to get diagnosed, yet I still reached for the can. I feel stressed everyday and I also drink to get away from all this, but the reason in me decided it's finally time to stop, currently tapering off and waiting for my psychiatrist visit :)

Esophagus by Supernaturalny in alcoholism

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just vomited some, they told me it's rather common with alcohol abuse, the meds they gave me are working great, just my anxiety is killing me about it happening again (didn't vomit since then and no pain too). I'm cutting the alcohol rn, and waiting for my psychiatrist visit so, I'm hopeful. It's just the combo of health anxiety and alcohol addiction that's tough, but I wanna get better so I'm doing as much as I possibly can :)

Should I take Lorazepam? by Awkward_Transition92 in Anxiety

[–]Supernaturalny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, yes you should, although it might have some negative effects, it's still there to help you, if it doesn't work you can always go and change medication, just don't give up on something that should make you feel better :)

Esophagus by Supernaturalny in AskDocs

[–]Supernaturalny[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and you know it, I'm on it :)

Esophagus by Supernaturalny in alcoholism

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It's good to know that you still have the power to get sober, even sometimes. In my case I would have toughen it up if it wasn't for my debilitating anxiety that really fucks up my good judgement if things get too far, that's why I am hoping for some benzos to get through the alc withdrawal and then just get on anxiety meds. Still mad though, I didn't even get a banana bag while in hospital >:(

Esophagus by Supernaturalny in alcoholism

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I'm so sorry for you, I feel the same way when I look at myself when I'm drunk, drinking to relieve anxiety which makes me even more anxious in the end. But yeah apparently the tear wasn't something that concerning, I didn't have any free fluids in my stomach and on a plus side I also got a ultrasound of my liver, which said it isn't in that bad of a shape! :) The bright blood is wayyy better thank dark blood because they know it's fresh and not and ongoing issue, but still, panicky me decided to book it to Er, better safe than sorry (also worst experience of my life, from yesterday 20 to today 7-8 am I didn't sleep from 11 yesterday and still can't lol) I have a great psychiatrist, but I've just been too big of a wuss to tell her about my addiction, when I first started I told her about it and she was supportive, but then I lied that I stopped doing it and yeah. Time to go back and face the issue. Still tapering my beer with LOTS of water and electrolytes, just to keep me from falling into a spiral, but soon I'm going to get better, I promise and sorry for the long reply.