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Hey all for the past year I have been mostly doing great with my anxiety, I have stopped drinking though and now it appears my medication isn't working and my anxiety has come back very very strongly. I have made an appointment with the dr for today since it has been about a week now and it is still going on, I was just wondering if anyone else has had this when they have stopped drinking.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member
Haven't been in your situation but seeing your GP and reaching out here for support are two really great steps. Well done. Keep us up to date x
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Have to go to my appointment myself. Let us know how yours goes. Goodluck!
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TABSenior Contributor
vitamin B12 does wonders re alochol withdrawal/nerves/anxiety tried a few months ago, seems to work @Former-Member
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Good Luck with the GP @Former-Member
It is pretty normal for anxiety to rise a little after stopping a substance. As drinking would have masked feelings of anxiety. Persist and eat and sleep well .. and eventually it should recede .. its worth it to kick the habit ...get through the silly season the best way possible ..
cheers Apple
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