Self-Medicating with Alcohol for GAD: Is it Safe?

Jgrazia89

314d

Anyone with GAD who self medicate with alcohol?

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    • ladycat

      222d

      @mashed_potato thank u for sharing, I feel that way too

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    • mashed_potato

      314d

      I wouldn't call is self medication because it isn't healthy 😅 but I still do it. Sometimes I find it hard to get over my anxiety unless I drink. Or if I know im going to be nervous going somewhere I take a shot or two beforehand. I do struggle with alcohol abuse so these aren't healthy habits for me, used in moderation it should be fine, but if you always drink to dull anxiety then that is a new problem... Trying to find better replacements currently, ive been taking CBD gummies and they help somewhat, havent used them long but they do help.

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      • Jgrazia89

        314d

        @mashed_potato yes I struggle with alcohol abuse as well.. I think it’s genetic. I have tried those gummies but didn’t really notice anything (grr)! What dosage do you use? Thanks!

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        • mashed_potato

          311d

          @Jgrazia89 I have 10mg ones but I also take propranolol for anxiety

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      • ladycat

        222d

        @mashed_potato thank u for sharing, I feel that way too

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    • Maddie6

      310d

      Every night

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      • Jgrazia89

        310d

        @Maddie6 hopefully it won’t last forever? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I’m here if you ever need to talk 🙌

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      • mashed_potato

        310d

        @Maddie6 we out here just drinking mental illness away 😅😅 (please be safe ♥️♥️)

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        • Maddie6

          310d

          @mashed_potato honestly 😂😂

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    • SalineTurnip

      307d

      Sometimes I'll have a drink when my anxiety gets bad but I wouldn't recommend it doing it every time you're anxiety flares up. That can lead to alcohol dependency.

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      • Jgrazia89

        306d

        @SalineTurnip I know, it’s a vicious cycle but hey.. baby steps right?! I used to do it a lot more so I am proud of myself 🤗

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        • SalineTurnip

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          @Jgrazia89 Good for you! I'm proud of you too. Self control can be really hard.

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