Tough week after a hangover

[JEF15]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the forum, but not to anxiety. I've suffered anxiety, panic attacks & OCD for over 10 years. I take medication, seems to take the edge off, but things trickle through sometimes.

This weekend I had a massive night out! My husband and I had a huge fight and in turn I went out drinking, specially Tequila as I usually forget things easily and really wanted to forget.

Problem is, I woke Sunday morning and have massive gaps in my memory and hate it. The anxiety I am dealing with since is getting tough. I can't stand not remembering things, I'm making up stuff in my mind, the 'what if's' are driving me crazy. Im spiralling and I dont know how to stop it.

I don't know what I'm needing from this forum, maybe just someone to say they go through it as well, because right now I know I'm crazy, but I cant help or stop it

[black_rose]

Hi Jef15. I don't if this helps but I find that I too suffer anxiety after a night of drinking, although for me usually I remember everything, every last small and stupid detail. As a result I rarely drink much when I go out anymore, I still remember all the stupid things I've said and worry over it but I am at least thankful my inhibitions have stayed in tact...

[Loula99]

I’m in the exact same boat. I’ve had a ton of new changes/stress happen at work, I’m homesick and decided to binge drink and I ended up blacking out. My partner was not impressed which caused us in a argument.

My anxiety has been so bad as well. I’m making up scenarios in my head and I can’t seem to get away from thinking of it.

I think after a long thought it might just be time for me to stop drinking full stop!

[JEF15]

I've had the same thought this week, I need to stop drinking. At least for a little while. Until I can get my stuff together. I love a good drink, but it's not worth the downfall afterwards. Its horrid

[JEF15]

Im the same, I have gaps everywhere but I also can remember random details and its all so embarrassing and I'm obsessing over it. I haven't gone to work this week cause I don't want to face people. And they probably dont even care. But I do, and its given me such bad anxiety

[Birdy77]

Dear JEF15,

I totally, totally understand your feelings.

I would like to remind you that these embarrassing things happen, and they pass, they're forgotten, and they're done.

I know you can't remember some things that happened the other night, and that gives you pause - and that's all you need: pause for thought about how to treat yourself better in the future.

That's all. Not something that cannot be fixed and overcome.

Are things with your husband sorted out, the fight you had?

You are safe and welcome to talk here. We get it.

🌻birdy