Does anybody know if reducing alcohol intake will lessen panic attacks?
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at
10:36 am
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Alcohol makes you more emotionally fragile so I would say yes. However, you probably still need professional counseling and medication to overcome this problem.
Absolutely! I know this from personal experience.
people who suffer from PA may be addicted to alcohol. they may find it temporary false confident of themselves.but long run it may cause addiction and set a vicious circle…i would say it add insult to injury…
PA need spacial form treatment ..not difficult..easy.
Alcohol may exacerbate the situation but it is certainly not the cause. PA is more deep-seated than is over-indulgence. You’d do well to seek professional help.
Good luck!
Yes, I believe it will, except of course when u r under the influence. Over use of alcohol will cause u nothing but angst, guilt and worry. I know that one way to go might be to try something like Paxil or Zoloft, and stop drinking all together. Of course that is only one option. I mention it only because I know first hand that it works. Talk to a Dr. first to see what options u may have. My advice is given only so u may mention it to your doctor, it may not be the best option for you. Good Luck.
PS some people take Lorazapan or Adavan to help w/ panic attacks, but be careful because it’s a Benzo (a controlled substance like Zanax)
It is highly likely that a reduction in alcohol will reduce panic attacks. This would not be speaking about a single drink per day but would involve moderate th severe alcohol use. While it may be relaxing when drunk the aftereffects of alcohol will make the symptoms worse.
I think the issue here is that the person should get professional help with the appropriate medication and counseling. It could be the person in question here is using alcohol to attempt to control the panic attacks? With modern prescription drugs, panic attacks can treated.
yes it will. of course while intoxicated you’ll feel fine, but then the rest of the time it’ll be alot worse. it is easy to end up in a cycle of self medication where your symptoms are worse everytime you dont drink and so u drink and so on… a “normal” person with no anxiety will feel anxiety if they drink alot for a week and then dont for a day..
There is some useful advice here.
Yes it does, along with caffeine too. I use to suffer from them to the point of having agoraphobia. I am happy to say that I no longer have them anymore. That is without any types of drugs too. I know from experience that it does help.