Social Phobia, Anxiety And Depression

Feelings of anxiety and depression aren't uncommon after a night out drinking heavily. It's ironic that people young and old, drink alcohol to have fun since alcohol is in fact a depressant. 3 out of 10 of teens engage in binge drinking once a week. Shockingly, one third of suicides in teenagers involve heavy drinking.

A lot of people like to have a drink at the end of the week to help unwind. However there are some people who drink for other reasons. Sufferers of social anxiety disorder fear being in the presence of others. Sufferers are usually overly self-conscious and anxious. In addition they dread the thought of being ridiculed or laughed at.

When in public they try to avoid being noticed and may shy away from contact. Alcohol is often relied on at social gatherings by sufferers in an effort to cover their anxiety. Ironically however, drinking excessively increases the chances of having a panic attack.

As they become more anxious they try and cover up their feelings by drinking more. Their emotions and actions might become unpredictable as a result. The day after, they are likely to experience a hangover; sweating, aches and fatigue.

Experiencing anxiety and depression in the morning is also common. Thoughts of doom and gloom might be on their minds. For them, drinking seems like a good idea to wash away their fears and anxieties. Gradually they become more reliant on alcohol.

Those who drink excessively find that their anxiety and depression only intensify. People who have anxiety disorders find it extremely difficult to give up drinking. In order to successfully treat anxiety, sufferers must stop binging.

It is very difficult to live with anxiety and depression and can make a sufferer's life feel meaningless. Reasons for drinking include a means to numb their feelings of anxiety and depression. Also binging serves as a means to inflict damage on oneself.

This can lead to further actions of self harm and even suicide. Others might also take drugs as a means to escape from their problems. Most find that in the long term, their anxiety and depression grows to be an even bigger problem.

It's best to stay away from alcohol when suffering from anxiety and depression. Too much alcohol in the system changes the brain's chemistry and affects the ability to overcome anxiety disorders. Therapy has proven to be successful in patients however negative factors can slow down treatment.