alcohol and anxiety

So I have always been someone who drinks occasionally and never gets drunk. I like to get a slight buzz and enjoy myself and relax. It has been quite some time since I drank, though because of my anxiety. I didn't want to touch anything "mind-altering" so to speak.


So last night I was at my boyfriends house and drank about half of a shiner and just started feeling very very anxious. I wasn't feeling anything from the alcohol but it's like I was afraid that I was going to get drunk magically or something. I want to be able to just drink to get a slight buzz, but how can I when I have a panic attack everytime I take a sip of a beer?



Does anyone else have this problem, or any suggestions? I'm assuming this is probably common, so any input would be great. :) I just want to go back to being the fun-loving me, and I have almost completely accomplished that, but there's still some things that get to me.



Much love and God Bless

I think Nanners has given great input i hv not drank for 31 yrs today.....take care n hope you get a handle on this
lyn

I understand how you feel I drink on occasions but I am so worried about experiencing the "drunk" feeling that I think worying about it alone flares up the anxiety. Also Ive heard a few people say that having a hangover the next day sparks their anxiety too. So in my opinion even though it may relax you it can also contribute to your anxiety. I wish I could go back to being the fun loving me too but its a work in progress. And I agree with you... very, very light or not at all!

Nelle