Posted by TamaraJ on March 20, 2005, at 14:15:34
In reply to Is alcohol effective for acute anxiety, posted by mmcconathy on March 20, 2005, at 13:55:34
Matthew,
First of all, you are a minor and, unless you plan to raid your parents' liquor cabinet or go "fishing" for booze outside the store, you don't and shouldn't have access to alcohol. I used alcohol for years (from the age of about 15) to overcome my anxiety, including social anxiety. I don't drink anymore. Trust me, it is not the answer you are looking for, so don't even think about going there. It can turn into a horrible addiction, and the black-outs, the puking, the hangovers, etc. that come with it are not pleasant. And, neither is the withdrawal if you become addicted/dependent.
If you are having trouble communicating with your pdoc, try writing things down as they happen then you can show that to the pdoc to avoid getting all tongue-tied, etc. when you are talking to him. Also, are you still in therapy? You should be talking to your therapist about techniques to help you deal with and overcome or eliminate your anxiety, etc. You can also look into finding an ADD coach to help you in that area.
> I hate anxiety meds, Klonopin, Ativan, they suck.
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> During a blitz attack, i cant describe to my psychiatrist what happens becuase its soo much, i studder, he blows me off.
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> I dont want to waste time taking meds.
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> Is Alcohol really an effective, of course used stably, unlike bringe drinkers.
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> What do you think
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