Does anyone drink? I used to binge drink a lot but started realizing my anxiety would be a lot worse the next day so I’ve been trying to cut back but last night had some drinks and I’m kinda upset at myself . I think I just need to go sober but it’s hard. Has anyone dealt With this
yeah it always makes me feel better in the moment but the days following are horrible. trying to be sober with maaaaybe the occasional single drink on a special occssion, but it's hard and I've messed up a few times recently
Yes exactly !! It helps temporarily but the next few days are hell especially if you overdo it and got really drunk. I’ve tried to just have the occasional one drink but I’ve noticed I want more and it’s hard to stop at just 1. I don’t drink every day or even every weekend but when I do I overdo it. Maybe I need AA 🥲 it’s hard because all my friends drink too but last night I drank alone so there’s no excuse
I’m a recovering alcoholic. When I was drinking, no matter how wasted I was. my ocd would make me take sips until it “felt right”. So glad those days are gone.
Did you go thru a program ? I think I wana be done with alcohol for good and I’m worried that I won’t be able to stop
@NrseKris I tried AA for almost a decade. Didn’t work for me because I am an atheist, they aren’t as accepting to mental health as they ought to be and multiple times I was told I am not sober if I am on meds. I highly suggest SMART Recovery. It’s CBT based and cross talk is encouraged. AA was also not for me bevause you basically just confess your sins and get zero feedback. I also recommend vivitrol. It knocks the cravings and obsessions, and if you drink you can’t get drunk. Also, make friends with people in your situation. I am eager and willing to begin a friendship. You are NOT alone. I also did a 3 month OCD residential stay at McLean Hospital in MA and did a 3 month day program for ocd at Butler in RI. Luvox helped me tremendously with ocd. I still have issues, but they’ve greatly reduced, especially the unwanted violent and sexual thoughts. Good luck and keep in touch!
Congrats on having achieved that! :)
@Ross78 I’ve never heard of SMART recovery I’ll look into that. What kind of meds do you take if you don’t mind me asking ? I’ve always been scared to start meds but maybe it would help me. Yea the friends part sucks cus all my friends drink a lot. I wana learn how to manage my anxiety/ocd and intrusive thoughts on my own but it’s hard. I just really wana live a happy healthy life and build healthier habits . Are there other things that help your intrusive thoughts. Congrats on your recovery that is awesome.
Being drunk for me means hardly having any intrusive thoughts at all. But as it is with you, next day is hell to pay... My OCD gets at me by making wonder, if I did something to someone or not. I got drunk once in the last 11 years and OCD didn't latch on me the following day, but I had been better, than at the moment. I am scared to get drunk again. As I only drank occasionally and never had trouble to stop drinking for weeks, or month and often didn't get drunk, but only had one drink, I can give you advice on how to stop.
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I’m an addict and alcoholic. Used drugs and alcohol to cope with a lot of OCD intrusive thoughts. I attach meaning to them and Inherintelt thought I was just “bad” or maladjusted to life when symptoms are bad. The drink is never the answer. I have been in recovery for about 9 months with three relapses and the next day after drinking I am crippled with OCD and suicidal thoughts. Reach out to me if you want just know that having OCD and using or drinking just exasperates the symptoms. I understand your pain getting sober is hard but drinking and using is harder. You just have to choose what hard you want and stay honest with yourself. Idk if you can chat someone on this app but I’m 25 female and if you need a friend we can totally talk :)
Thank you for sharing . Yes the thoughts the next day are terrible. I just don’t think I can have alcohol in my life anymore. I would like to chat more it’s nice to talk with people that understand 😃😊
Question - I’m sure alcohol triggers a lot of anxieties for people especially that day after feeling. What are things you do to help with the ruminating thoughts the day after socially/ drinking more than usual?
What is y’all’s relationship with alcohol and ocd? I’m finding it difficult because I’m at university so I love to drink socially but I always feel so anxious the next day. Any tips?
Has anyone else had this? What can I do? I hate that my ocd is focusing on my heart rate seriously! It’s so scary!
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