I have been dealing with panic/anxiety disorder for about 2 months. I was wondering if I can drink alcohol during parties or raves? It would be occasionally.
Note: I drank heavily once 2 weeks after my very first panic attack and I got an even worse panic attack 3 days later. Is the alcohol directly related?
Hi joey
I would say that alcohol definitely makes
Episodes of anxiety / panic worse
Whether it's the root cause only you will know . Many turn to alcohol for short term relief or to blank out negative thoughts
But the problem still persists
when the alcohol intake has stopped
And the withdrawal process takes place
Not only are you left with a hangover
Your dealing with the anxiety aswell
It's much worse for a reason it's like you've
Overloaded your already loaded body
It can't cope thus it thrusts you into a full blown panic
I used to get similar episodes where I would drink , the worst part was when the alcohol
Starting wearing off also if I didn't get enough sleep this turned out to be hell
I stopped drinking albeit occasionally
Because trying to cope with they episodes
Was just to much , even though I knew it was always going to happen
Regards daz
Alcohol can have an effect. If it does then it makes sense not to drink while you have issues. Your call but probably not worth it
I never drink when anxious, worse combo I think. I had terrible anxiety once triggered by a hangover. I would be very cautious about drinking whilst going through anxiety.
Is it possible to become fully cured from anxiety problems?? Or will I never be able to drink on Social events ever??