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?

Alcohol increases anxiety. No tips unfortunately...

I drink and then for a couple days im like “depressed” same w smoking. I just dont feel great after. I try and do it less. Also it makes my stomach feel gross and i dont really like being drunk so its not that hard to say no. Kind of annoying when thats the main method of socializing in college/adulthood tho. I try amd go out and do fun activities w ppl instea. If you are feeling anxious the next day maybe practice kindness towards yourself? And try and spend some quiet time thinking about whats making you anxious and challenge those thoughts the best you can. Thats what i learned in cbt. Good luck to you homie

Hey! I have the same thing. The only thing I can say is that (and this sounds so fucking tired) is people who are actually your friends will respect your need to not drink. Plus, I find that most of the time on nights out if the music and the company is good enough you don’t really need it. Drinking can be fun but not engaging with the culture can be a good bullshit filter. If ur worried about people judging you lemon lime n bitters is a good option bc a lot of people have vodka in theirs

I noticed the direct correlation between drinking and its effect on my ocd, anxiety and especially depression, even when it was only occasionally. And I will say there is nothing worse than having too much and ruminating on what did/did not occur, questioning true/false memories or worst yet, the lack of memories at all. I gave up drinking altogether, but found a lot of craft breweries that make some darn good NA beers to replace the real stuff. I agree true friends won’t give you static about not drinking, even when they are, but this way I don’t get insistent prodding from others about why I am not or why I stopped (not that I should care what they say or think) and honestly as a home brewer I missed the flavor/aroma of good beer. Not sure if this helps or not, but I wish you the best of luck and ultimately you have to do what is right for you and helps you with dealing/overcoming your OCD and anxiety.