alcohol

[AnxiousGurl]

Ok,, so I feel like to go out shopping, to the grocery store, to a party, to meet someone for lunch..to go to the movies.I need a drink to feel ok, I know this makes me an alcoholic.Its really my anxiety that does it and if my anxiety wasnt so bad I would not touch it. I can go days without it, weeks, I went a WHOLE MONTH without it, but that whole month I didnt do much of anything. I did really well one day I went to the mall with my bf...and I was okay, my anxiety was ok and therefore I didnt go running for a drink. I feel horrible. Like a horrible person, but I feel so much better when I do it but then afterwards I have SOOO much guilt. I dont know how else to feel ok.please help I dont want to keep going down this path.

[AnxiousGurl]

Thank you! Im kind of reluctant about the sam-e I want to learn more about it first. 5-htp helps a little bit.

I will look into those other meds, I think I may have to bring myself to the ER they have an onsite physchiatrist who can maybe give me something that will help me along for awhile until I can get into therapy.  

Ive never went to the ER about my anxiety but its really effecting my health, and I know the alcohol is only making things worse, so I think its about time I do something about it.

Thank you all for your insight advice and support, I will keep you posted!

[wayway1414]

I think you need to talk to a Dr. about getting on a long term anti anxiety/depressent medication.
Celexa
Desyrel
Effexor
Luvox
Paxil (this one has done wonders for me)
Prozac
Serzone
Zoloft

They can take 2-6 weeks to start working. Paxil took about 3-4 to work for me!

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Alcohol is just another drug in this respect......so you have probably come to the right place. I am a huge believer in the Amino Acid Protocol.....I had very good luck with both 5-HTP and SaMe - probably kept an anti depressant out of my pill inventory.....theanine is a good one for the anxiety - just a lot of natural things that do the job quite well.... check them out......not a lot of advice for the alcohol.......you know the drill.....just be totally honest with yourself....to thine own self be true....no one can do anything for you ....may have tips or advice to help you do something for yourself....but you are the one that mkust do the work and supply the will.......keep posting and best of luck to you........

[cathy5841]

you are very welcome.  if i can help you at all please just pm me or send me a note.  i am around most of the time.

[AnxiousGurl]

I'll go check it now, I didnt even realize that was down there, thank you very much!!!

[cathy5841]

in the health pages bottom right of this page you will find the amino protocols...you mite find something there that would help you.

[AnxiousGurl]

thanks cathy,
I would consider AA except its primarily the anxiety thats the problem and the alcohol only adds to it, I guess you can say im a functioning alcoholic when I give in to it, but when Im strong and can handle the anxiety I dont touch it at all, so Im addicted when it comes to calming my nerves but I dont feel 100% dependent upon it, there are many days I push myself not to touch it and I succeed...Im really only working on getting rid of the anxiety...and then I know the alcohol wont be a problem anymore. I just wish there was something. I dont want to go on meds, and I tried lexapro, but decided to go the natural route since I was having weird symptoms with it. And so far I found that 5-htp helps to an extent but not as much as id like it too. I am also in the midst of finding a new doctor...since the last one was just throwing meds in my face and would only have me in her office literally 5 min not even.

[cathy5841]

admitting you have a problem is the first step...have you seen a dr for the anxiety?  maybe an anti-depressant would help.  i dont have any knowledge of alcohol..never been a drinker, so i cant help you there.  glad you are looking for help...have you tried AA.  i went to NA for my pill addiction, it helped alot.  good luck