Drinking and Anxiety
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You are not alone little miss..that is me too. Lately my biggest fear is that i am going to let slip a secret i have been so desperately trying to hide for a couple of years. I think about it constantly and obsess over this secret along with the guilt i have from it. I am always afraid that if i drink, i will let it go. For example the other day my whole family was at my grandpas funeral and afterwards my mom told me i could have wine like everyone else but i passed in fear that i would spill out everything i have been trying to hide. I dont know the answer, but i hope that somebody does. Sorry that didn't help much, but i just want you to know that you are not alone.
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HI Free:
I can relate, I actually quit drinking b.c of these crazy feelings and fears before I knew I ahd ocd anxiety and depression.. my thought would be to tackle your issues head on without alcohol.. be aware of the vicious cycle and keep positive. Once you feel 'better' mentally and more in control you will be able to drink and enjoy b.c. you are in control of your thoughts, and you and I both know the chances of acting when drunk are even less b.c. of the paranoia and lack of responses..if that makes sense.. I could kill someone persay while drunk, it just couldnt happen Im swaying and slurring.. common, its physically impossible.
I can also relate to 'self medicating' I didnt relize I did it before, still do it but it is much better and different now.. when I drink or smoke pot or anythign I get extremely anxious b.c. I am mastering not being anxious daily- the substance used to 'bring me down' to normal anxiety or so I thought but now that I dont suffer each day with anxiety I really really really notice how the substances make me anxious.. its like levels- if your anxiety is so high the drugs (pot alcohol food) make you feel better, if you arent anxious then they will make you feel that way.. its bizaare.
I would keep working on you before you continue to self medicate, its amazing how when you believe and try and have hope, the addictions disipate away naturally. I am posting the "todays scripture" for your review as I think it could help alot (I am not religious at all but find truth in this):
Today's Scripture
“But now bring me a minstrel. And while the minstrel played, the hand and power of the Lord came upon Elisha” (2 Kings 3:15).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
The Bible says that God inhabits the praises of His people. When you worship the Lord, His presence will manifest wherever you are. It doesn’t matter if you are at home, in your car or at work, God will inhabit your praises. And where God is, there is tremendous power available! The enemy cannot stand in the presence of our Mighty God!
What do you need power for today? Do you need God’s healing power in you body? Worship Him. Do you need God’s restoration power in your relationships? Worship Him. Do you need His delivering power from a particular situation? Worship Him.
As you worship Him, you will see your perspective begin to change. The things that used to bother you will no longer bother you. Old habits and addictions will automatically break off of you. Things in your life will begin to change when you live a life of worship.
Start right now by worshiping the Lord out of your heart. All throughout the day, sing songs to Him and declare His goodness. As you do, you’ll experience the life of victory He has in store for you!
A Prayer for Today
Father in Heaven, I worship You today. You are the good and faithful God. Thank You for loving me. Thank You for accepting me. Thank You for working in my life today. I bless You today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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keep in touch, best wishes, good luck and take care!
I can relate, I actually quit drinking b.c of these crazy feelings and fears before I knew I ahd ocd anxiety and depression.. my thought would be to tackle your issues head on without alcohol.. be aware of the vicious cycle and keep positive. Once you feel 'better' mentally and more in control you will be able to drink and enjoy b.c. you are in control of your thoughts, and you and I both know the chances of acting when drunk are even less b.c. of the paranoia and lack of responses..if that makes sense.. I could kill someone persay while drunk, it just couldnt happen Im swaying and slurring.. common, its physically impossible.
I can also relate to 'self medicating' I didnt relize I did it before, still do it but it is much better and different now.. when I drink or smoke pot or anythign I get extremely anxious b.c. I am mastering not being anxious daily- the substance used to 'bring me down' to normal anxiety or so I thought but now that I dont suffer each day with anxiety I really really really notice how the substances make me anxious.. its like levels- if your anxiety is so high the drugs (pot alcohol food) make you feel better, if you arent anxious then they will make you feel that way.. its bizaare.
I would keep working on you before you continue to self medicate, its amazing how when you believe and try and have hope, the addictions disipate away naturally. I am posting the "todays scripture" for your review as I think it could help alot (I am not religious at all but find truth in this):
Today's Scripture
“But now bring me a minstrel. And while the minstrel played, the hand and power of the Lord came upon Elisha” (2 Kings 3:15).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
The Bible says that God inhabits the praises of His people. When you worship the Lord, His presence will manifest wherever you are. It doesn’t matter if you are at home, in your car or at work, God will inhabit your praises. And where God is, there is tremendous power available! The enemy cannot stand in the presence of our Mighty God!
What do you need power for today? Do you need God’s healing power in you body? Worship Him. Do you need God’s restoration power in your relationships? Worship Him. Do you need His delivering power from a particular situation? Worship Him.
As you worship Him, you will see your perspective begin to change. The things that used to bother you will no longer bother you. Old habits and addictions will automatically break off of you. Things in your life will begin to change when you live a life of worship.
Start right now by worshiping the Lord out of your heart. All throughout the day, sing songs to Him and declare His goodness. As you do, you’ll experience the life of victory He has in store for you!
A Prayer for Today
Father in Heaven, I worship You today. You are the good and faithful God. Thank You for loving me. Thank You for accepting me. Thank You for working in my life today. I bless You today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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keep in touch, best wishes, good luck and take care!
Maeggie, thank you (as usual) for your words. I was feeling down today and after reading that post i think i am feeling a little better.I love the fact that you are always willing to help everyone.
All for His praise, glory and the joy it gives Him.
Hugs, In His Love >:D<
Gman9259
"He who dwells in the secret place of the most
high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty"
Hugs, In His Love >:D<
Gman9259
"He who dwells in the secret place of the most
high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty"
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Hey,
I have replied to your same exact post you made a while ago. Either give up the drinking or face your fear. I am not trying to be rude but You had this same post a couple months ago. I go to an OCD and anxiety clinic and I could tell you that in order to overcome OCD is to actually believe you do or did the things you fear. Its anxiety producing but thats how you face your fear. For example: YOu go out with some friends and have some to drink. What ever hapens hapens. Then the next day you cant reassure yourself that you might have said something or did something. Just keep telling yourself yeah you might of said it or you might of done it. And you cant reasure yourself by asking others if you said or did something you have to live with the fear of you might of done something. Trust me thats what my therapist has the clients do and it works. The reason you keep having this obsession is one you have to actually go through with it, second you reassure yourself that you didnt or you ask people if you did. The situation will cause anxiety and will make you want to reassure yourself you didnt but you cant in order for this to work. Break the cycle.
I have replied to your same exact post you made a while ago. Either give up the drinking or face your fear. I am not trying to be rude but You had this same post a couple months ago. I go to an OCD and anxiety clinic and I could tell you that in order to overcome OCD is to actually believe you do or did the things you fear. Its anxiety producing but thats how you face your fear. For example: YOu go out with some friends and have some to drink. What ever hapens hapens. Then the next day you cant reassure yourself that you might have said something or did something. Just keep telling yourself yeah you might of said it or you might of done it. And you cant reasure yourself by asking others if you said or did something you have to live with the fear of you might of done something. Trust me thats what my therapist has the clients do and it works. The reason you keep having this obsession is one you have to actually go through with it, second you reassure yourself that you didnt or you ask people if you did. The situation will cause anxiety and will make you want to reassure yourself you didnt but you cant in order for this to work. Break the cycle.
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I personally can't relate to what you are going through, but I know the pain and anguish you must be in. My sister (also my best friend) struggles with the same thoughts and anxieties related to drinking. I know that for a time she had great support and breakthrough with AA. She was going to two meetings per day for a while. She doesn't go now- now she attends mindfulness meditation classes, teaches yoga, and regularly attends church- various methods to calm and quiet the spirit - but it is always there if she needs it. Good luck to you! Prayers are being spoken for you.
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I was not trying to be mean in any way. I just don't like when people come here and dont do anything about whats affecting them. A lot of people gave you advice the last time. I also gave you great advice the last time. i am not saying i am an expert on this sort of thing but I go to an OCD specialist and people pay this woman a lot of money for this kind of advice and i am giving it to you for free. trying to be nice and helpful. So how is that being rude. Please take my advice it could help you. Posiibly end this.
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Eddie, part of OCD is having a reoccuring obsession. She cant help it that she needs help in the same department that she needed help last time. When one of us needs reasurrance, we need it. No matter how silly it sounds, or how many times weve been reassured about the same obsession in the past. It is unexplainable but its part of the problem. If you don't understand that, then please dont say anything at all because she came seeking comfort not rude remarks making her feel stupid for coming back and needing help. Thank you.