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Hi Matt,
Be careful not to drink too much. I find it's best to avoid too much alcohol when my anxiety is bad as whilst it gives me an hour or two of relief, it effects my sleep and makes my morning anxiety a lot worse.
I read your post about having the shakes. I wouldn't worry about people staring or judging you - at the end of the day lots of people have conditions that lead to the shakes. I started a new job a few weeks ago and my legs were shaking like mad under the desk. I was really worried initially but eventually figured if anyone asked me about it I'd tell them I have restless legs syndrome (which is technically true).
Most people are too worried thinking about themselves to notice our little quirks, but a common fear of those with anxiety is the embarrassment of having a panic attack or showing the physical symptoms of anxiety. Truth be told, anxiety is a common condition and if someone was to pick up on it, they're more likely to be show concern than to pass judgement.
I really hope you get some relief soon.
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Hi Matt,
How is it going? did having a drink do what you wanted it too (without overdoing it)? We are all a little different on the alcohol question and sometimes I would admit to using it to deal with some feelings, knowing that I can just as easily feel worse if I drink. Tonight I had to be social for work purposes and honestly the one drink made it possible for me to last long enough, and afterwards now I am feeling all of it. I hope you are going OK.
Rob.
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hello, and I'm so sorry for how you feel, but your psychiatrist maybe able to help you with some medication, as I take a SSRI antidepressant (AD) which hasn't stopped my OCD, but what it could be doing is to alleviate these anxiety attacks.
I take this for OCD and depression and have been taking it for a long time.
Please don't worry if you want to cry, it's only natural and you shouldn't have to hold it back, because that's exactly how you feel.
Let us know how you get on. Geoff.