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That lines up with my experience. I drank in college and I certainly had started to develop anxiety by then. By the time I was in the service that drinking scal
by kodah 6y ago
That lines up with my experience. I drank in college and I certainly had started to develop anxiety by then. By the time I was in the service that drinking scaled to a handle or a thirty rack a day.
Post-service I eventually quit drinking completely. It took a while, but I did it. The anxiety has never gone away but it's not as crippling as it was when I was drinking.
CBT really helps at least manage the symptoms and when I feel like I'm breaking down I can at least manage to slowly walk myself back. Having friends who aren't annoyed by the symptoms and are bold enough to walk you through those days is life-saving as well.
- vorpalhex 6y agoThis is not medical advice, but have you tried GABA enhancers such as a regular low dose (0.5mg nightly) of melatonin or lemon balm?
- kodah 6y agoI mean I'm willing to try it. My friend did psilocybin microdosing and it had positive net effects for months after he completed the routine. It was not permanent though.
- vorpalhex 6y agoIf you shoot me an email (in my profile or just search my handle), I'll send you my collected notes and research at least.