My anxiety is so bad today I had to leave work because I was on the verge of tears. And then I cried as I left and after. (Annnd again as I type this) This is the anxiety I used to drown out with alcohol and it effing hurts. So thankful for my coworker and boss who go through the same stuff and she came and took over for me and talked to me about it. She said she couldn’t live without her meds and I’m feeling like I’m at that point or that I should have a long time ago she reminded me “you don’t have to live like this” it’s debilitating. I honestly felt like drinking today for the first time since I stopped (on day 11 now) but I won’t… I know it isn’t worth it I’m just so sad and I hate this feeling. Time to do some of my DBT workbook or read or journal, or at least try to watch tv and unwind but it feels impossible.
I recently saw a doctor as my counselor recommended but it was very in and out she just skimmed my paper work to make sure I filled it out and did something I was due for and I was on my way… pretty disappointing. I guess I should have been more vocal but I feel like she should have been the one asking me stuff more than just the basics. I think I’m going to try a different place.
Anxiety really does suck! And drinking only makes it worse because we put off addressing it. Seeking professional help either from somewhere else or pushing your current doctor to address your concerns are both good options. In the meantime don’t forget to breathe those long, deep, full belly breaths! I hope you’re able to relax a bit!
You poor thing @Lainenicole96 ! I feel for you so much right now❤️🩹
I went to a Doctor yesterday and broke down in her rooms while l begged her to prescribe me a short course of Valium.
I don’t know why but l thought she would deny me, but after explaining that l wanted to give abstinence another crack and that l couldn’t do it without help for my anxiety, she prescribed me about a week’s worth of Valium.
She also advised l start counseling and Naltrexone again, and to touch base with my previous Psychiatrist, but l was just so grateful that she actually listened to me and didn’t just brush me off, or tell me to go to rehab again.
So instead of walking out of there dejected and anxiety through the roof, l went back out into the world with a glimmer of hope that with a bit of steely determination and some medicinal assistance, l could give sobriety another red hot go. I’m only Day 1- but l’m at work and able to navigate my way through my day without obsessing about how l’m going to get through the evening tonight without alcohol.
I really hope you get the help you need right now-because it doesn’t matter how determined and strong you are mentally, when your body is physically addicted to a substance, you are helpless against it. As we all know, depriving your body of it can be very painful and downright dangerous.
Keep on looking for that compassionate health professional till you get the help you need. If necessary, take someone you trust with you to act or speak on your behalf. Sometimes we have to be quite strong in advocating for ourselves(we shouldn’t have to be when we are so vulnerable, but the results can be worth it) Our lives matter and are worth fighting for!
All the best 
Praying for you 
Congratulations on your 11days 
I suffer from very bad anxiety too, from my experience it hasnt gone away since quitting drinking but definitely isnt as bad as when i did drink and the first few weeks of quitting.
Its great you have support around you with people who have experienced how your feeling and can understand.
For me i drank to keep my anxiety away, but then the alcohol made it worse it was a vicious circle. And i still have terrible anxiety but slowly with professional help am learning to cope with it.
I hope you start to feel better.
Here’s a hug 
Anxiety does suck! I’ve been dealing with it for so long, and it’s gotten worse to where I’ve been isolating. Alcohol has definitely made it worse. I’m on day 2 of my sobriety, and I’m so ready to face this disease! Hang tight 
I suffer from anxiety too. It’s so difficult. I felt way better when I was sober for 24 days. My anxiety was less. I relapsed and now I’m on day three. Anxiety is through the roof. I think it’s hardest in combination with withdrawal, but once sober for a good amount of time i do think it’s easier to manage. I don’t think mine will completely go away, but i know alcohol intensifies it. Day 11 is great. Don’t reset… Just keep going. You can❤️
Wild I read this today on my day 24 of being alcohol free. 🥲 I do notice the anxiety lifted so much. But I am struggling a bit with remaining sober…just thoughts of do I really want to stay clean. I just have to keep reminding myself all the positives
Yes even though my anxiety is less (or at lease I’m much more able to handle it) I still struggle with severe cravings. I just keep reminding myself that the craving does pass, and then I’m so so happy I stayed sober. The feeling of happiness from beating a craving stays with me much longer than any craving does. I love waking up sober…I just have to make it through some tough moments to get there but it’s soooo worth it!!!