afraid to drink alcohol....anyone else?

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afraid to drink alcohol....anyone else?
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Sun, 12-31-2006 - 7:47pm

hi everyone,


well...i know that alcohol is not really healthy for people...and i don't want to be an alcoholic or get "smashed" or anything...but...


i am afraid to drink alcohol because i'm afraid i'll feel that buzzed feeling and it will cause me a panic attack:(


this is upsetting because its just feels like another wall put up by my anxiety...another thing that my anxiety interfers w/.

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Sun, 12-31-2006 - 7:58pm

Heather I don't drink. But I wanted you to know I understand the "normal" thing. A new year is starting lets hope it's better to all of us and if not "cures" us makes it easier to handel our anxieties and phobias.

Keitha

P.S. Hows that baby doing? Is your anxiety going down any at all? Hope to see you in chat Tues.

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Registered: 11-25-2005
Sun, 12-31-2006 - 8:02pm
Heather look at it this way there will be NO HANGOVER
FOR YOU!!! GOD BLESS HONEY AND ENJOY that you have a new
precious child to love!! And that you no longer have to
PANIC over the delivery------ YOU DID IT!!!!!!
Heather you can do anything you really want to do!!
Hugs!! Judy
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sun, 12-31-2006 - 8:10pm

I don't like the feeling of not being in control. That in it's self is reason enough for me not to drink.

 

 


 



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Sun, 12-31-2006 - 8:49pm
Heather, why are you worrying about drinking alcohol?

Sheri Ann

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Sun, 12-31-2006 - 9:12pm
OMG....this is my latest thing!!!!!!!!!!
        
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Sun, 12-31-2006 - 9:25pm

I hate the feeling I get when I drink. I rarely used to and when I do, I can get drunk really fast and that will sometimes throw me into a panic attack, mainly because the world is spinning and I want off, LOL. What is normal anyway :) There are plenty of "normal" people who don't drink, but I do see what you're getting at.

Blessings,
Amy




Edited 12/31/2006 9:27 pm ET by glamfatale
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Mon, 01-01-2007 - 1:34am

hey ladies,


thanks for the support.


i don't know why i'm worrying about this....and yes, i am still breastfeed (or pumping at least...baby won't nurse), so i don't want to drink cause of this....and i don't feel pressured to drink by anyone...


i'm just annoyed that i can't drink cause of my anxiety....or should i say won't drink cause of my anxiety....


i remember when i could have a glass of wine, feel a little light headed or "buzzed"...and it didn't scare me...


i have a lot of stupid thoughts of upset/anger when i feel like i couldn't do something cause of my anxiety...like yesterday i was watching "house" (a medical drama on fox) and this girl got a MRI, and i kept thinking...i would totally have a panic attack if i had to do that...and this just upsets me....


again, thanks for the support, it helps to know that i'm not alone.

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Tue, 01-02-2007 - 4:28pm

Hi Heather, I read your post and would like to share something with you.

A few years ago I was really afraid of consuming alcohol. I was really worried about the buzz it would give me, and I was also afraid it would give me a panic attack. I bet a lot of people with anxiety have had these feelings because the last thing that we want is something bad to happen, right?

I no longer am afraid of alcohol. I think that maybe it's not a great idea for someone who suffers from panic attacks/anxiety to consume alcohol. I used to drink moderately, but after a while I looked in the alcohol for comfort. Now I drink a little too much.
:-(

I'm sure if you only drink it in moderation you will be fine - but that is in moderation. Of course we always have to check with our doctors first to make sure that it is safe! I hear that a glass of wine or a beer a day is actually good for you!!!

Take care!
Amy




Edited 1/2/2007 4:41 pm ET by amy_a2006
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Tue, 01-02-2007 - 6:37pm

Hi Heather,

House is one of my favorite shows! Occasionally the medical "drama" does get a bit too gory or intense for my mood though...is House one of those guys that you love to hate or hate to love? LOL Unfortunately, I think I've met a few doctors with that type of attitude. ;)

Smiles,
Dee

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Registered: 12-04-2006
Tue, 01-02-2007 - 7:51pm

Hi Heather!

I used to be the same way, I went a number of years without having a drop. I feared losing control I think. Plus when my anxiety is bad I am dizzy or out of it all the time. So booze never helped, just made it worse. But gradually as I kind of got a hold on my anxiety or rather a better understanding of it, I started to socially drink again. I still am cautious though, like if I am super stressed or anxious I skip the cocktails that weekend or take it very easy. I guess what I am saying is you need to find a balance if you want to drink. Hope that helps! And your little one is adorable, nice work!

J

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