Posted by sackhoullier on November 19, 2003, at 12:28:44
In reply to Re: Does Alcohol give you PANIC/ANXIETY ATTACKS?¿? » sackhoullier, posted by Marlin on November 17, 2003, at 18:47:38
> Wow, that's impressive. 15 years and then you quit for 10 weeks. How long have you had panic?
In a proper recognisable state as panic attacks, only about three years, but I've somatasised stress into physical symptoms for as long as I can remember.
Have you taken any medication, been to a therapist?
I've been on a bunch of SSRI's over the years but I'm drug free at the mo. I've recently been prescribed lithium as a preventative measure but haven't started it.
What was it like being around your family and not drinking?
You know, because I was so strung out when I packed in, it really didn't hurt. It was like that episode of the Simpsons when Homer had got injured when the Duff factory had blown up and Barney offered him a beer in hospital... 'Beer hurt Homer.' LOL.
Were they understanding, or did they just break your balls all the time?
My dad just ciouldn't understand the concept of us going to the football and me not drinking. Every five minutes he'd ask me to have a drink, and invariably buy me a few that I'd leave.
What kinds of things did you do when you quit for 10 weeks? Still have fun?
Tons more stuff. You get to be able to use your car! Went walking in the mountains , got in the gym every day, read more, got much more of my own writing done, had more sex, blah blah blah.
> What is 'Scouse'?
Sorry, parochial term meaning someone from Liverpool.
How long do your panic attacks/chest fluctuations last? All day after a booze sesh with peaks and troughs during it.
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