For the last 2 months I have done really well moderating. No drinking during the week and moderate drinking (for the most part) on weekends. I have noticed anxiety on the days that I am not drinking, making me want to drink. Until Sunday, I was able to control the urge to self-medicate...Then all hell broke loose. My husband was diagnosed with cancer and I had several panic attacks at the hospital. To overcome them, I bought beer. Lots of it. I probably had 18 yesterday. I feel like a piece of sh!t today. More anxious of course and just had my first beer already. I don't want to fall back into that vicious cycle...I don't enjoy drinking now, it serves to overcome my anxiety...What can I do?
My doc prescribed Valium since my hubby's cancer diagnosis but I haven't taken it yet. What should I do? Take Valium or the drink? Both are addictive and not able to deal with my anxiety longterm? Is my general anxiety caused by drinking even after 2 months of moderating? If so, how long does it take to become "normal"...For 2 months I limited my drinking to 2-4 drinks once a week. What gives?
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