alocholic family
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blueleaves
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Tammyr...thanks for bring up this subject.
I KNOW that's why I am a worrier. My mother was an alcoholic. When my mother would run out of booze, she would take off for the liquor store. I would think of everything that could happen to her. I had this notion that if I thought of the things that could happen, they wouldn't happen! Right then and there I began a lifetime of worry!! AND nothing did ever happen which reinforced the thinking which really was worrying. Only one time did I not think about something happening AND she got in an accident. I was at a girl scout party and was actually having a great time and forgot to worry! So then that reinforced the worrying too! My mother quit drinking when I was in the 8th grade and she was a completely different person but her drinking changed my life forever and I am not sure if I ever really forgave her. She passed away several years ago after suffering with COPD and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. After taking this course and learning more about anxiety and depression, I realized that my mother suffered from this too. She medicated herself with alcohol. She had 30 plus years of sobriety and was a wonderful Mom and grandmother all that time. I am now in my 50's and I have come a long was with my anxiety. I go places and do things that I never thought I would. It is nice to have a "name" to put with what is wrong with you.
I wish everyone on this forum the best of luck. I never realized how many people have anxiety. It is very hard for people who don't to understand.
Anyway...I do think coming from an alcoholic background does contribute to this problem. It's not the whole reason but I do know it starts the worrying cycle.
I KNOW that's why I am a worrier. My mother was an alcoholic. When my mother would run out of booze, she would take off for the liquor store. I would think of everything that could happen to her. I had this notion that if I thought of the things that could happen, they wouldn't happen! Right then and there I began a lifetime of worry!! AND nothing did ever happen which reinforced the thinking which really was worrying. Only one time did I not think about something happening AND she got in an accident. I was at a girl scout party and was actually having a great time and forgot to worry! So then that reinforced the worrying too! My mother quit drinking when I was in the 8th grade and she was a completely different person but her drinking changed my life forever and I am not sure if I ever really forgave her. She passed away several years ago after suffering with COPD and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. After taking this course and learning more about anxiety and depression, I realized that my mother suffered from this too. She medicated herself with alcohol. She had 30 plus years of sobriety and was a wonderful Mom and grandmother all that time. I am now in my 50's and I have come a long was with my anxiety. I go places and do things that I never thought I would. It is nice to have a "name" to put with what is wrong with you.
I wish everyone on this forum the best of luck. I never realized how many people have anxiety. It is very hard for people who don't to understand.
Anyway...I do think coming from an alcoholic background does contribute to this problem. It's not the whole reason but I do know it starts the worrying cycle.
I came from an alcoholic family. And yes, I believe that causes anxiety.
"O God, you are my God. Earnestly I seek you;my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is BETTER than life,my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name, I will lift up my hands." Psalms 63
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I love the alcoholics in my life however I HATE the alcoholism...I have stress issues, anxiety, depression, hi energy, no energy, migrains, trouble sleeping, etc...struggling but pressing on. I have 5 children.
Last edited by Pamelablxi on Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:25 am, edited 1 time in total.
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I am 30 years old and I am an alcoholic. Both sides of my family are alcoholics. It's probably harder or if not equal to have this disease along with OCD. From an alcoholics prespective, like me, I want to quit, but I don't know how to. It's easy for those who don't drink a lot or at all to say "oh just put it down." However, it's not that easy. It's like any other addiction. Whether it be food, etc. It is not different. You have to love somone for who they are not their addiction. Their addiction is keeping them from being who they are. They can't help it. You can't judge someone unless you have been in their place!
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Hey Alicia,
I am farely new to this Anxiety program (only 2 weeks)but I do have a little experience with Alcoholism, i too am an alcoholic and have been sober for 10 years with help from A.A, I do not have to give my full name here so it is ok for me to say I am in AA. For me, alcohol covered up my feelings and as I got sober, I discovered the joy of anxiety and depression. But today, I accept that I am both Alcoholic and Anxious, and I try to deal with both of them in a positive way. For me. this program looks like a great way to deal with Anxiety, and AA helps me stay sober. If you are looking to get/stay sober, maybe AA can help you too, just a friendly suggestion.
I am farely new to this Anxiety program (only 2 weeks)but I do have a little experience with Alcoholism, i too am an alcoholic and have been sober for 10 years with help from A.A, I do not have to give my full name here so it is ok for me to say I am in AA. For me, alcohol covered up my feelings and as I got sober, I discovered the joy of anxiety and depression. But today, I accept that I am both Alcoholic and Anxious, and I try to deal with both of them in a positive way. For me. this program looks like a great way to deal with Anxiety, and AA helps me stay sober. If you are looking to get/stay sober, maybe AA can help you too, just a friendly suggestion.
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Some people blame the individual and some people blame the disease. Whatever the case, all you can do is worry about yourself because you can't change someone else. Hang in there and take of yourself...mentally, physically, and medically.
Originally posted by Pamelablxi:
I don't understand WANTING to drink excessively or when someone says I LIKE to drink...when a person can clearly see how it affects those who love them and depend on them...when it is a definate problem in your relationships...for your children...how could anyone "LIKE" that. "Enjoy a drink" as they say...I am anxious...with migrains...and depression I have seen many medical doctors, I read everything I can I am in counceling I am not happy...not well most of the time. I am the daughter of an alcoholic and the wife of an alcoholic with a house full of children...Is there not a medication for alcoholics so they might get whatever alcohol does for them without distroying themselves and everyone in the family? I am heartsick, physically ill, emotionally ill...I want better for all of us I love the alcoholics in my life however I HATE the alcoholism...What can anyone do? Please don't ever start drinkiing if there is ANY possibility you could develope a serious problem...family history...depression/anxiety, etc... I feel as though there are no answers at this point, I have none.