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Do any of you think it is a bad idea to drink alcohol just to get rid of stress?
Anxiety, stress and panic attack thread.
- Thread starter Smoke&Slide
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- Jutland
- GTP_DeanJ
I do...
- 4,735
- Kansas City, MO
- FlyingAGasoline
It'll only backfire in your face. Alcohol is a depressant, and anxiety and depression tend to go hand-in-hand.
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- hennessey_86 and GTP_evox
- hennessey861
I was diagnosed with hypercondriasis, a form of health anxiety and CBT really helped. I spent the best part of two years in my bedroom to scared to do anything, I would say CBT saved my life. It doesn't cure you of anxiety. What it does is alter your thinking, people who have anxiety are often in a vicious circle which in the end makes symptoms worse. CBT helps you break that circle and in turn reduces the effects of anxiety to a more manageable level. I still have a tight chest and get dizzy some times but I live a relatively normal life now and I have CBT to thank for that. So if you have been offered CBT give it a chance!.
- 4,127
- United States
I remember getting EXTREMELY drunk and I can't recall much besides the fact that my friends said I was really happy and outgoing. Drinking doesn't solve anything in the long run.
What is CBT?
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- hennessey_86 and GTP_evox
- hennessey861
Something like CBT, food or whatever will never work for me. 
My problem is pure physical. There is one reason why I always relapse in depressions, anxiety and phobias:
1) I don't have enough serotonin receptors is the postsynaptic neuron or some of the receptors are not sensitive enough.
or
2) (and this is what I think is my problem) my immunity to stress is very poor and stress brakes down serotonin in my body very easily makes me prone to more anxiety and I get more stress which brakes down even more serotonin. This in combination with traumas (being bullied for years and what I have been through with the death of my mother) causes my serotonin reuptake pumps to start working in overdrive (which means that not enough serotonin reaches the serotonin receptors), which lowers the serotonin levels in my brain to a minimum and hopla, I have a severe clinical depression. Which means that too much serotonin in the synaptic clef is being recycled too fast.
This can only be corrected with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication. This medication slows down the serotonin reuptake pump in the pre synaptic neuron. Due to this, there is less reuptake of serotonin and more serotonin in the synaptic clef and more serotonin reaches the receptors.
This is a simplified explanation and is very much more complecated in reality.
My problem is pure physical. There is one reason why I always relapse in depressions, anxiety and phobias:
1) I don't have enough serotonin receptors is the postsynaptic neuron or some of the receptors are not sensitive enough.
or
2) (and this is what I think is my problem) my immunity to stress is very poor and stress brakes down serotonin in my body very easily makes me prone to more anxiety and I get more stress which brakes down even more serotonin. This in combination with traumas (being bullied for years and what I have been through with the death of my mother) causes my serotonin reuptake pumps to start working in overdrive (which means that not enough serotonin reaches the serotonin receptors), which lowers the serotonin levels in my brain to a minimum and hopla, I have a severe clinical depression. Which means that too much serotonin in the synaptic clef is being recycled too fast.
This can only be corrected with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication. This medication slows down the serotonin reuptake pump in the pre synaptic neuron. Due to this, there is less reuptake of serotonin and more serotonin in the synaptic clef and more serotonin reaches the receptors.
This is a simplified explanation and is very much more complecated in reality.
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- 1,701
- Johnstown PA
- SAVAGE_388_
Haven't seen this thread here, but some of you seem pretty helpful dealing with anxiety and stress, lately my anxiety levels which are normally manageable have gone through the roof causing my whole personality to be erratic to say the least. Is this kind of thing normal, I mean it's way more than just the typical paranoia, jumpiness and uneasy feelings, my temper is much shorter than usual among other things. Any advice would be appreciated and I take no meds for anything.
- 2,037
- Colorado
Without knowing exactly what is going on, I would say it seems pretty normal to me. When my anxiety spikes I often get irritable. Dealing with severe anxiety is difficult. What helps me is intense exercise (part of my normal workout routine), cutting back on anything with caffeine, cutting back on anything processed which is high in sugars, especially processed sugars, and doing my best to stay very busy. I hope that helps.
- 4,127
- United States
All I can say is eliminate the source of stress. If you can't then distance yourself from the source for a bit. My temper has been short with my family members and they're my main source of stress. I avoid them generally because that'll just spark frustration. It could be the seasons hanging also. You never know. Just rxpirement and look around for things that may stress you our and either get rid of it or avoid it for a bit. Can you say what's stressing you in particular?
- 1,701
- Johnstown PA
- SAVAGE_388_
phillkillv2
I usually can distance myself from stress, but now that I'm repeating my college freshman year and am broke I can't distance myself at all, it's rather frustrating. The soonest ill be stress free is in December, but theres still money to worry about.
- 2,037
- Colorado
I've done everything I can to get my panic attacks under control and nothing works. I've tried every option and I've gotten myself in tip top physical shape yet I still get panic attacks. The only thing I haven't tried is drugs, which I've been avoiding. Aargh!! So very frustrating. I just want to be able to do things again that I could in the past. God I hate it so much.
- 862
- Northamptonshire
- Ryanswannell
I find that keeping yourself occupied is the best way (for me at least) to combat anxiety (although I don't consider myself to have full-blown anxiety). I suppose if you are constantly keeping your mind on other things, then your brain doesn't really have the time to run itself wild causing bad scenarios in your head.
It would make sense really 👍
- 21,190
- United States
- nk4e
It really helps me because I do have a short attention span when I am doing my homework or studying. I tend to put on my headphones and I am usually at it; unless it is something that really needs my attention.
- 2,037
- Colorado
That's a somewhat helpful technique for general anxiety, but not for panic attacks (which are different from anxiety attacks). Anxiety can become so strong that it's literally impossible to keep your mind busy. It can consume you and your thoughts no matter what you try and think. The only way I've found to stop this in its tracks is a hard workout/vigorous exercise. You can prevent this level of anxiety, however, by how you eat, cutting out stimulants, and getting at least 6 hours of sleep.
- 862
- Northamptonshire
- Ryanswannell
Now I'm not normally one to believe conspiracy theories, but every time I hear or see a small piece of evidence (no matter how rubbish it may be) regarding the Illuminati, I instantly become anxious about it . Sounds pathetic I know, but I guess it's just how I'm wired 👎
I don't exactly help myself by then researching (or rather scaring myself) even further
, even though it is an incredibly far fetched theory.
. Sounds pathetic I know, but I guess it's just how I'm wired 👎I don't exactly help myself by then researching (or rather scaring myself) even further
, even though it is an incredibly far fetched theory.It's not pathetic. You said it yourself, it's how you're wired. It's not your fault, your DNA is.Now I'm not normally one to believe conspiracy theories, but every time I hear or see a small piece of evidence (no matter how rubbish it may be) regarding the Illuminati, I instantly become anxious about it
I don't exactly help myself by then researching (or rather scaring myself) even further
Do yourself a favour and stop researching! You're obsessed and nothing good will come of this.
- 3,871
- Chad
- kennylmao
Oh damn, last night was a pleasant sleep. I slept for four hours and when I got up I was wide awake. Even though my physical appearance indicates otherwise.
"Stop it brain! Stop thinking!"
Also, I went to the pharmacy looking for St. John's Wort but it was unavailable where I live so the dude gave me Atarax instead. It helps with insomnia but you gotta drink lots of water. And I guess it goes without saying, seeing as this is a drug that treats insomnia, but I'm gonna say it anyways, never take it when you need to do thinks that require you to be alert, driving, working, etc., don't take it before doing those things.
"Stop it brain! Stop thinking!"
Also, I went to the pharmacy looking for St. John's Wort but it was unavailable where I live so the dude gave me Atarax instead. It helps with insomnia but you gotta drink lots of water. And I guess it goes without saying, seeing as this is a drug that treats insomnia, but I'm gonna say it anyways, never take it when you need to do thinks that require you to be alert, driving, working, etc., don't take it before doing those things.
- 2,037
- Colorado
You might consider Passion Flower Extract. It may leave you feeling a body high and I wouldn't experiment with it outside of your home, so just read the side effects and warnings. But, I know a lot of people that take it for its calming effects and as a sleep aid. The nice thing is, if you take it early in the evening you're still functional and its direct effects are less noticeable versus other herbal remedies and pharmaceuticals. Just throwing it out there.
- 2,037
- Colorado
GNC has a liquid extract, add several drops (I'm not sure how many, read the directions obviously) to a beverage. Other than that, you can go here, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I48M3A/?tag=gtplanet-20. I highly recommend trying it in the company of a family member at home, just in case you get some of the side effects, like I did. I don't take it anymore because I didn't care for the side effects, which may or may not affect you. They weren't bad, I just didn't need it for a sleep aid so the side effects weren't worth it.
- 4,735
- Kansas City, MO
- FlyingAGasoline
I am really struggling with anxiety and bipolar disorder. My meds aren't working. I feel like I'm on an interminable rollercoaster. I just spent an hour and a half on the phone with the suicide hotline. I want it all to end, but I don't want to hurt the people I love. I... I just don't know. I'm in a really bad place right now.
And no, I will not institutionalize myself. I did that in June, and it completely backfired.
And no, I will not institutionalize myself. I did that in June, and it completely backfired.
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