I have been a mild to heavy drinker for years! It hasnt really negatively impacted my life with the exception of masking my anxiety.
I have been working for months to slow down drinking as I have been averaging between 5 and 30 a week over last two years and my health is starting to be impacted.
My anxiety is through the roof and cant seem to slow down or stop for more than a few days!
I want to find a healthy balance but feel when I have one recently it turns to 5 and want to stop before its too late and I cannot fix health realted issues.
Welcome and glad you found us. Just my opinion … there are no options in my life. Zero alcohol from this day forward. 461 days today and I will remain sober today.
Personally I tried to live life with my addiction for a long time, but it always eventually fell apart, a little bit at a time until some collapse or some crisis. Eventually I realized that for me, I can’t have my addiction in my life at all, so I need to learn how to live a healthy life without it.
I learned from recovery groups and books, and from podcasts of people who have made it. I learned from people who are in recovery.
It’s either all or nothing. I chose nothing, and I’d suggest you do the same.
It’s hard at first, but sober life is totally worth it. No more hangovers, no more wasted money, and no more wondering what it will feel like to finally stop drinking
I know how difficult it can be in the beginning, I think we were all the same way. But when you finally break free and get that first week… Then 2… Then a month, then 6, then a year. You will feel so proud of yourself, and I think that will also help your anxiety. As you said, you’re just masking it with drinking.
You say drinking hasn’t impacted your life negatively, but also said it masks your anxiety, and that your anxiety is through the roof. That is your brain playing tricks on you. Of course alcohol may not be the main cause of your anxiety, but it’s definitely not doing it any favors.
I wish you nothing but the best, stay strong and never give up. You will never regret getting sober for good
Hiii
An option can be visiting a psychiatric.
And as a friendly advice by experience, be honest with them about everything. Tell them whatever that bothers you, no matter how small or how ridiculous you think they are.
You’ll find the help you need now that you’re looking. I wish you the best
