Alcohol Withdrawal and Pre-Existing Anxiety?

Question by goldkiwi: Alcohol withdrawal and pre-existing anxiety?
I’m a 19 year old female. I’ve suffered from anxiety for the past two years now, never been on medication because I am strongly opposed to taking it. But for the past few months I’ve been drinking at least four beers a day, at least five times a week. And I haven’t drank for almost 48 hours and I am feeling irritable and anxious. I also am late on rent, got laid off, so those factors are also causing me to be anxious. And I am somewhat of a hypochondriac.

Was I drinking too much that I’d have to go to the hospital for my alcohol withdrawal? Or is this just my anxiety intensified and not significant alcohol withdrawal?

I’d rather deal with it myself than have my family worried and miss out on work and have crazy bills to pay and I also believe that anyone can overcome anything, it’s just all in the mind. Which is why I really hope I don’t need medical treatment.

Best answer:

Answer by Progress Victim
No, absolutely not. I know people who drink more than you. Honestly, I’ve drank as much as you before. Your level of consumption doesn’t rise to the level to evoke serious concern. Your psychological dependency is the kicker.

The only symptoms of alcohol withdrawal you should have is nervousness and anxiety. Not shakes, vomiting or any other physical manifestation.

If you have anxiety disorder, you should try to get xanax. Those can be habit forming as well, but you could at least break up taking those with drinking.

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