[horsecab]

I am going through a lot of changes now, work, money problems, possibly moving. A job I liked recently ended and I was fortunate enough to get another job at the same company right then, but I don't like it one bit. I have general anxiety it seems constantly the last six months and have some anxiety meds which keep me going, but my worry is I've been drinking every friday as a kind of escape from all the anxiety overload. I know i shouldn't be doing it, but the anxiety and worrying and depression is just too overwhelming to avoid a need to escape it for even a few hours. My new job screwed up my hours since it's at night and makes it harder for me to go to my support group in the mornings. Just don't know what my future is, events are forcing me to change, but I have been so anxious I I have been trying to avoid them or hide from them and life.....I feel so alone...and am cause I isolate. So scared right now....:'( I just wish I could find some hope for the future instead of fear of what's gonna happen next...needed to rant, and hopefully get a few hugs, thanks

[Little Lulu]

I tried working nights and it just didn't work out for me ... I didn't sleep well in the day and was exhausted most of the time. And like you, it wrecked my social life. I ended feeling anxious, fuzzy-headed, tired ... just plain lousy. I finally found another job with day hours and felt better right away.

Maybe this isn't the situation for you. If not, then start looking for something else. One your life gets better, there is a good chance the alcohol issue will too.

It is good you are reaching out and asking for help. That is how solutions are found and life gets better.