So im at my 6 day mark for the “who knows” amount of times than I care to remember. I’ve come to realize over last 2 days that I have no desire to drink. Definitely no desire to get drunk, to be honest I haven’t tried to get drunk for many years. That just usually turns into the end result of my day.
But the Anxiety I feel is unreal. I can’t sit still. Even when i was drinking my mind would constantly race, I would stand always want to be standing/pacing the room, not sitting.
I have tired anxiety meds in past with no success…Zoloft, Prozac etc.
I’m basically just curious on other thoughts and opinions
Im in good shape, i work out everyday and Im in construction so I’m always moving. It’s when there is nothing to do i get anxious. You did give me the idea to maybe go on bike rides with my 9yr old. Of course I will need a bike LOL
That’s great! That is how I was! I am an electrician. Functioning alcoholic electrician, that is. (Thankfully sober now) lol. But i also have a problem with RLS or Restless leg syndrome. What I’ve done to help with the feeling of always having to move was stretching, and slowly fighting the urge to move longer and longer. I’m sure we are different, though. I’m also newer to being sober so advise may come for me out of this topic, as well. Thanks! Lol
Have you tried meditating? Not saying it should be used instead of meds! But I find it helpful. It’s good to quiet the mind and get used to those silent moments.
I use an app called Calm which has some free content, not sure how much as I bought the subscription after trying it for a week. There are other meditation apps and lots of stuff on YouTube but I liked it because it gave me everything in order and I didn’t feel like I had to filter through stuff.
Depression and anxiety is a common withdrawal symptom from alcohol, I couldn’t sit still in the beginning, suppose I don’t really sit still now but I’m doing it in a more productive way, like sorting stuff in the house, I’ve reorganised near every room in my house. I was given citalapram and mirtazapine by the doctor to help and I am also doing a CBT which really helps
This is a common occurence with alcohol and other drugs. Depending on your length and amount of alcohol used the recovery can be shorter or longer.
Alcohol usage uses a vast amount of dopamine initially which absolutely plugs in to the pleasure center of the brain for initial happiness. So, to get back to the regular brain chemistry takes time, and for the brain’s reward process to go back to normal.
If these are common feelings you had prior to your alcohol usage, it might need to be treated professionally?
Zoloft and prozac are usually prescribed for depression. Anxiety is often treated with mood stabilizers or benzos. What are your physical symptoms of anxiett, or is it mainly mind racing and fear type of symptoms?
Symptoms that I have are mainly…
Not being able to just relax, mind racing and I’m clenching my jaw alot over last few days…As far as the amount I consumed a day, I would say at least 12 up to 20+.
I did make a Dr appt but it’s not til Friday a.m.
Thanks for help!!
My chest feels like it’s in a fucking vice tonight with anxiety. I guess when I drank I used to get anxious but the alcohol would drown it out. The few times I had a panic attack while drunk were completely catastrophic, however.
I 've found doing something that keeps my hands busy helps. Xbox is a good one or arts and crafts. Something where the body is busy but not strained and the brain can kick back and relax a bit.
I forgot to say before, I have an app on my tablet called piano tiles which gives me something to do with my hands and found it quite relaxing, I would play for hours because I lost track of time
Hey guys I’m new to this forum. Working on cutting out a lot of bad habits from my life I’ve developed over the years. Being sober I’m finding I’m experiencing a lot of social anxiety and nerves and it makes it very hard for me to communicate effectively. Does anyone have this problem or possibly suggestions for dealing with this in a productive way?
My husband is also a functioning alcoholic electrician- actually he’s just finishing up his last round of schooling to get his journeyman ticket. He’s so stressed about all of the tests he has to do, so he drinks like a fish to relieve his anxiety and it just makes things so much worse!
