Help for anxiety

[mauritiusdodo]

Hi, I am still at the reducing stage of my plan, I will be down to zero intake by a week on Friday having reduced down from two bottles of wine a night. I have been coping really well cutting down and am currently on one bottle, this morning I suddenly had a terrible attack of anxiety (which is still happening) and started to feel panic stricken about it all, I feel like my heart is pounding and like there is no air, I can't get to an AA meeting until Friday now and I feel I need someone to help me please :upset:

[akgirl]

Help for anxiety

I used to have anxiety attacks bad, I take a natural sup called Seradyn, helps me. Stay strong!

[JackieClaire]

Help for anxiety

Hi Mauri,

You're doing great, so hang in there hun.:l

Not sure if this number can help but worth a try.

http://www.patient.co.uk/support/No-Panic.htm

Or give the alcohol dependency place a ring. Honestly they'll know better.

J x
:l

[mauritiusdodo]

Help for anxiety

Thanks both of you, I will look up the supplements, not feeling up to talking to anyone just now though, my hubby will be home in half an hour so not long till I can have a hug! I feel so awful, I am staying strong I want to be free, just never had this feeling so badly before :upset:

[akgirl]

Help for anxiety

I know AA isn't for everyone but it has been a life saver for me so keep going and see what you think. Good luck and be kind to yourself

[mauritiusdodo]

Help for anxiety

I wish I could find more meetings near me at times i can make it!

[Pooks]

Help for anxiety

for your panic attack...got any paper bags? slow deep breaths in and out of one. Hope your ok...I suffer panics too and its horrible xx

[mauritiusdodo]

Help for anxiety

I don't have but will get some thank you, I feel slightly better now, need to get a grip of myself and stop being such a wuss!!

[dixon]

Help for anxiety

In my case gingko biloba is doing great.I am thinking to give up my antI anxiety slowely.
But remember I am totally AF at the moment.
I dont have any experience if this supplement works on AL time.
Dix

[COSGringo]

Help for anxiety

Alcohol can create its own anxiety. It also makes the whole process of drinking worse. Many of us would feel anxious until we got that first drink. Also helps in social anxiety but you become dependent on it.

There are supplements and meds but you need to watch it while you are drinking.
If you go cold turkey, you might want to look at librium which helps with w/d and anxiety.

[stella123]

Help for anxiety

I also suffer panic attacks, try deep slow breaths, I go on to utube and use guided meditations, takes a bit of getting used to but deff works for me

take care stay strong xx

[mauritiusdodo]

Help for anxiety

gringo = What is librium please?

Stella I have a mediation thing downloaded on my phone, I should maybe have tried that thanks

[COSGringo]

Help for anxiety

Librium is a drug. It is often used for people who stop drinking quickly that are consistent heavy drinkers.
It helps prevent seizures and other issues that can arise with fast detox. It also helps with anxiety.
If you are still drinking a bottle of wine, you don't need this.
If you decide you are not going to drink starting tomorrow you might need this.

It also helps with anxiety. Even if you halve what you drink you may want to consider these things.
I halved my drinking too fast and had a seizure. I had medications but did not realize I was to take them while I was still drinking.

I am not promoting medications, just be careful how you stop drinking.

[mauritiusdodo]

Help for anxiety

Gringo, can I ask how much you were drinking when you halved it?

[TheSunFlower]

Help for anxiety

L-glut is great for the anxiety....along with a B150.....Gaba.