Anxiety takes over my head

[Jub]

Anxiety takes over my head and make me want to drink instead of face the day! Any one can relate?

[Dazercat]

Welcome Julie.
I just posted this on the daily gratitude thread. Check it out if you like.

Daily Gratitude List #2

I am grateful to God I don’t drink. I am grateful to God I don’t depend on booze. I’m grateful when I’m walking the dogs at night in the city I am sober. I’m grateful I’m forgiving myself for being so stupid and dangerous those years staggering around city blocks with my dogs late at night so they could get in their final whizzy. I’m grateful I’m not hungover this morning. I’m grateful I’m up early before 6 getting my little routine done. I’m grateful when I walk down to the beach for my w…

This is a great place to get support. Have a good read around. Join in when your comfortable.

[Jub]

Thanks you for making me cry! I needed it. Have a great 24h!

[VitaminC]

YES!! I was diagnosed with GAD in my mid 20’s,I remember my anxiety being really bad and I had no idea what it was or why I was feeling like that, drinking was a quick fix but makes it so much worse in the end. I’m in my mid 30’s now, so I’m able to handle it a lot better, have a better understanding on it and being on the right medication helps a lot. Talking to someone, getting professional help and a healthy lifestyle makes a huge difference.

[Lori2]

Having the same issues today with being clean. Doing some crocheting today to keep my mind off things

[Evolstar]

What is gad?

[VitaminC]

Generalized anxiety disorder