Drinking Issues and Anxiety

HA24

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Joined : Mar 2019

Posts : 6

Posted 9/15/2022 1:11 PM (GMT 0)

Over the years I have been a social drinker but since Covid it seems I have used alcohol to cope with anxiety!

This has caused more anxiety as I am very nervous I am experiencing liver issues or will eventually have liver issues.

It is too a point where I am afraid to go to a doctor!

I notice my urine is getting darker sometimes and my mind goes omg is it happening. I am working to stop but it seems I keep getting put in situations where drinking is happening and feel like I have to to fit in

I average anywhere from 8 to 25 drinks a week with most weeks being closer to 8-10

What can I do?

medved

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Joined : Nov 2009

Posts : 1341

Posted 9/15/2022 8:46 PM (GMT 0)

8-10 drinks per week doesn’t sound unreasonably high to me if you’re in good health. I would address the drinking and the anxiety separately. If you want to drink less alcohol, go ahead and do that. Maybe don’t try to drop to zero but just modest gradual reductions. Drink more water. That’s good for you.

For the anxiety, get therapy. CBT can be very effective. And it’s usually short term.

Good luck.

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