Hi all, just curious if anyone else suffered from anxiety/panic disorder? Now that I’m sober I’ve realized my drinking was a coping mechanism to deal with my anxiety. Has anyone else experienced this and/or feel comfortable sharing?
I had anxiety and panic attacks. I was prescribed medication when I was drinking. About a month after being sober a was able to get of the medication.
I have anxiety and panic attacks and I abused Xanax and would drink and smoke weed to cope. I was honest with my doctor so she prescribed me a non addictive anxiety medication and it has been helping me since I quit.
Totally. I think many of us used for self medicating and it turned into addiction. I had a benzo and alcohol addiction. Quitting those brought all that sh*t out. All I can recommend is a healthy body, mind and relationships. As mentioned above there are non addictive anxiety meds also. For me long walks, healthy weight, decent diet and rest all help. Of course the meetings and support help in a huge way too.
I’d like to add:
You are not a lone at all, this is a problem for me and many others in the program. It needs to be addressed or it will lead to extreme behavior (in my case isolation), or relapse. Get the help you need, it’s was a part of my recovery, it sounds like your too. Hang in there, it takes time.