Anxiety, dizziness could the drinking be causing it to get worse

[alohalani1977]

My husband has anxiety, dizziness, and drinks 12-24 beers everynight. Could his drinking be causing his anxiety and dizziness? He says that drinking is the only thing that makes him feel normal. And when he drinks he gets angry and likes to start fights so any help would be great. He is only 25.  

[JSGeare]

Aloha is right -you just may be saying that to him yourself as you make your exit before he turns his anger on Y-O-U -or shortly after.

Yeah, the alcohol is a depressing drug, so it softens the anxiety. For awhile. Until it comes back. With a vengeance. And over time, you need more and more booze to get the same result. It only gets worse.

Help for him is tough, if he doesn't want the help or, more likely, doesn't think he even needs it. If he gets in trouble with the law, he MIGHT be put in rehab, where he'll dry out and then start all over again. And meanwhile, his liver is disintegrating.

Based on what you report, the only help here is for YOU. Go to Al-anon -the group for spouses and family members of alcoholics. They'll give you the drill -and you're going to need it. And the sooner YOU go, the more prepared you'll be for what comes next.

I wish you the very best. This is serious business, so take it seriously, and start RIGHT NOW.

[spade22]

The drinking could be causing a serious medical problem (diabetes, liver problems) that are manifesting themselves in the form of anxiety and dizziness.

I agree with the above post, your husband absolutely needs help for his excessive drinking.

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

yes it could he needs get some help fot the drinking, ye lots turns to drinking when nothing elsa seems to help the anxiety, has he been to dr, tried any meds.