alcohol withdrawal and anixety

[avc00]

Hi  toay is my nine day without alcohol i did detox at home i have been taking zoloft and xanax For anxiety and panic atacks that came along with the process is it normal after 9 days to experience some forms of anxiety and negative thoughts . I have always have anxiety problems
Thank-you

[Julia M Aharonov, DO]

It is very likely that you have underlying problems with anxiety that you will have to address. Most addicts and alcoholics use drugs and drink because the are self medicating for an underlying psychological issue in their life. It is not an excuse and it is certainly not a reason to restart drinking. It is though a reason to get help. Neither alcohol, nor sedatives such as Xanax are a permanent solution for your issues. They are at most a temporary crutch.
You must turn to a therapist or a good psychiatrist who does talk therapy and not just pills.You need to figure out what causes your anxiety and panic attacks and learn non-pharmaceutical ways of managing your emotions long term.
But for now, what you are experiencing is perfectly normal and the fact that you are taking both Xanax and Zoloft made it easier and safer for you to detox from alcohol. You are doing great and every day will get better and better. I, for one, am very proud of you.  Carry on and good luck to you.

[avc00]

Hi today is my 12 day without alcohol  and feeling much better been sleeping around 6 or 7 hours but as soon as i wake up i start feeling anxious it is s weird feeling like worry and fear and it last most of the day only in the afternoon i start to feel normal again is this normal by the way i have brought the xanax from 3 times a day to 2 times a day when ever i can
Thanks