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for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 1

Hey everyone, I have been agoraphobic for decades and have learned to live and cope -no medication, no alcohol. in the last few months, it has re-appeared with a vengence. I think it must be pre-menopausal, I am 47 years old. It's about driving. Accross bridges, or open highways or tunnels. It's misery because where I live, lots of big rivers..... Real misery: I turned around and called in sick because I could not cross the bridge. If I force myself, I become a very dangerous driver. I am seeking help for CBT but I know realize that my glass of wine over dinner became a bottle over the evening which makes the morning worse. I quit smoking cigarettes a year ago and that was the hardest thing ever or so I thought... Does anyone else know what it feels to cross a bridge and think to drive over the edge and die in the water?

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 15

Hello everyone, all I can say about self medicating with alcohol is; DON'T.I began having panic attacks in about 1989,and booze was the only thing that seemed to work,but it was a double edged sword,because I became alcohol dependant.I would need a couple of drinks before the dentist,barbers, you name it any where I could not escape quickly I would drink before hand 'just in case'I had a panic attack. Needless to say I started secretly drinking, who could understand my fear of almost anything! even my 'friends'would laugh etc which added to the pain. To cut a long story short, I got help and stopped drinking all together, and thank God alot of the anxiety dissappeared, also believe me, when I was drinking I NEEDED drink.Alcohol without doubt destroys the nerves and the ability to believe you can face fears without it,that is why it is also an extremely addictive and dangerous drug to use for self medication.Please feel free to me ask any questions about this I have been there and it is a painful path.Good Luck and take care. Neil (LONDON)

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 10

Hello everyone---I have been a victim of panic attacks and anxiety since 1985 and have been on Xanax since that time which does help with relapses from time to time. But as far as the alcohol discussion, I enjoy social drinking and too found myself self-medicating, but it is not worth it. For me anyway, the side effects of the alcohol and meds mixing made my anxiety and panic disorder hell for the next few days. So as of now, I have chosen to stay away from alcohol. I will go out with friends if I am not too anxious, but choose to drink a soda. Hope this helps you. donna451

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 3

i hope you guys realize that the combination of drugs and alcohol can kill you. There is help out there. Call your health insurance company and find a program that can treat your alcoholism and panic disorder at the same time. If you guys have any questions or need help please ask.

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 1521

Pam and Dave, Do either see your doctor on a regular basis? Does your doctor know that you are self-medicating and drinking alcohol? If not, discuss options on how to "kick the habit". No one should have to deal with fixing these problems on their own. Support is the number one method to get started! Tell us where you have been and what you have done to "kick the habit" in the past. Melanie ______________________________ The Panic Center Support Team

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 30

Hi Pam. I too self-medicate with alcohol. I'm currently taking Celexa for my depression/anxiety. I also have Dalmane to help me sleep at night. I still drink pretty heavily pretty much every night. I've longed for sobriety for a long time. I just don't know that I can achieve it. They say that over all the alcohol makes panic worse, but there's a payoff and a payback to everything right? *L* You'll be stronger in the end if you can do it without the booze. If you figure out the way to "Kick" it, let me know. I'd like to do the same thing.

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 14

I've been self medicating with alcohol for a long time. Even though I'm using meds, I'm still self medicating. Is anyone here doing the same thing? Do you ever think about sobriety? Does sobreity make you afraid to quit. I really wish I could quit.

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