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Oh yes…

It´s five o´clock somewhere…
How come i need to boost “myself” with alcohol to function?
It feels like i´m only a shadow wandering until i get to drink. It´s like a big relief to give oneself up to the soothing delight. I´m sure this ain´t good for me in the long run. I wish i could be “me” sober too…

Seems like i have my habits all messed up. Antisocial and nervous all the time. But… This changes dramaticly when i drink. Still… In years before i managed to get even more freedom from drinking. I´m kinda held back a little these days. It sorta hold me back..
*Sometimes i wonder how i can get myself “back to the days” if you want. Really stressful to think about all this…

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sedecker8 offline Verified User (3 months, 2 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 3 months, 2 weeks ago (8 minutes after post)

You should see a doctor or a psychiatrist, you may need to control some anxiety or something. A psychiatrist can prescribe some thing. also just try to find some way to let out your deepest thoughts, like writting, art, music?

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c-eek offline Verified User (1 year, 7 months) Long Term User Shouts: 15 #
An Undisclosed Location | 3 months, 2 weeks ago (1 hour, 33 minutes after post)

sedecker8 wrote:
You should see a doctor or a psychiatrist, you may need to control some anxiety or something. A psychiatrist can prescribe some thing. also just try to find some way to let out your deepest thoughts, like writting, art, music?

I totally agree with Sedecker8. You are self-medicating, but alcohol is not the medicine for you. Consult a real doctor, who can help you by prescribing the proper medication.
Not only is alcohol a poor substitute for an anti-anxiety medication, it is also more expensive. Futhermore, it may actually be killing off brain cells you will miss, someday.

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Grim_Hardcastle offline Verified User (1 year) Long Term User Shouts: 21 #
An Unknown Location | 3 months, 2 weeks ago (1 day, 11 hours after post)

sedecker8 wrote:
You should see a doctor or a psychiatrist, you may need to control some anxiety or something. A psychiatrist can prescribe some thing. also just try to find some way to let out your deepest thoughts, like writting, art, music?

Been to the doctor. Havent really got anywhere. I´m currently on meds.
I´m with a therapist once a week. Doesn´t seem to do any good. Im “acting” like everything is ok…
I write a diary, poetry and music. I also play guitar.

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c-eek offline Verified User (1 year, 7 months) Long Term User Shouts: 15 #
An Undisclosed Location | 3 months, 2 weeks ago (1 day, 11 hours after post)

You diary might be the key to getting the help you need. You have to help your therapist by providing a true picture of yourself. Would you ever consider taking your diary to your therapist? A therapist can educate you about how to make changes in the way you live. The first step is to tell the therapist that you want new techniques for effective living and you are willing to be an active participant in your therapy. Then, ask for an assignment every week so that you can learn the new material. Make that therapist earn their pay.
As for the meds…if you are still relying on alcohol to ease your anxiety, I think your doctor needs to keep looking for the right medicine for you. Doctors are just like the rest of us. They get lazy and complacent about their work. Be persistent and insist on good care.

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