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Originally Posted by Eleny
Does anyone else here drink to self medicate?
I used to have a glass of wine on my own, soon it turned in to two, and eventually a full bottle. I've been very feeling low and struggling to sleep recently so I've found myself drinking more. Tonight I had a bottle of wine on my own to help me feel better and realised this isn't ok. I drink it fast and don't feel I can stop. I feel good now, relaxed and hoping to god I'll sleep, but tomorrow I'll be anxious, groggy and low.
It's so hard but its all I have to help me cope right now. Just hoping someone can relate because it's a lonely and sad feeling.
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You are not alone Eleny....I too self medicated in the form of binge drinking on weekends. I didn't enjoy weekends the way most people do. I just stayed home and drank! By monday morning I was either too sick or too anxious to go to work. But i would go. Miserable all day. By friday after a week of abstinence I felt like my old self again! I got my mojo back! Only to do it all over again. sigh.
I just got sick n tired of being sick n tired! I quit completely for 7 months...lost 65lbs and drink hot lemon water every morning.
I still drink on weekends but only lite beer and not nearly as much as i used to. My anxiety has all but disappeared. Nothing like it used to be.
I hope you find your way thru this.
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