Tmb1990
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- 1y
For those who use(d) alcohol to cope
If you’re like me, you use alcohol to cope and it kinda pushes the OCD thoughts way down - temporarily. My question is, does quitting help in the long term?
777Q777Q
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- 1y
For me personally , what works for me is moderation in most situations, including alcohol. On the overall I drink 1 to drinks only roughly 5 days out of each week with zero negative consequences.
Tmb1990Tmb1990
- Date posted
- 1y
@777Q Yeah that’s partly my issue, is moderation. Thanks for responding.
777Q777Q
- Date posted
- 1y
@Tmb1990 I feel with sticking to the moderation part there are a few health benefits for me. For me not having more than 10 drinks spread out evenly over a 7 day period, is a positive for me and I look forward to the drink , but I make sure I can do without it also , so it doesn’t become a bad habit.
777Q777Q
- Date posted
- 1y
Typo that is 1 to 2 drinks .
M1ndoverMatt3rM1ndoverMatt3r
- Date posted
- 1y
Personally, I have used alcohol to numb the anxiety and thoughts that come with OCD. I’ve also used alcohol to feel more “relaxed” during compulsions and used it to justify compulsing. (Makes no sense right lol) but yes alcohol tends to worsen ocd symptoms! I have cut back to just social situations rather as a way to cope. I also tell myself “you may feel good right now but the thoughts will be there when you sober up” this helps me be more mindful
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