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Peregrine Took

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5. The idea of quitting altogether is not "do-able" right now.

Tue Dec 13, 2011, 01:37 PM

Dec 2011

I have had a life long problem with anxiety which I try to handle (sometimes I win, sometimes it wins) with running, meditation, prayer and positive thinking.

All that is well and good but rather exhausting and by sunset I really just like to kick back and enjoy a martini or a scotch which allows me to relax for about 4 or 5 hours. Right now I'm on an "every other day" thing which I can just accept but I'm not happy about it!

The older I get the harder it is to manage.

Thanks for your kind responses.

I look forward to getting to know you all.

P.S. My abstemious brother (runs in the family via dad) says drinking is just a habit. That's what I keep telling myself!

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Can I be a member here if I am trying to cut back? [View all] Peregrine Took Dec 2011 OP

I'm in the same kind of boat-mild but weighing me down. tfsoccer Dec 2011 #1

Every one is welcome NMDemDist2 Dec 2011 #2

I don't see why not get the red out Dec 2011 #3

Welcome to the club! Taverner Dec 2011 #4

The idea of quitting altogether is not "do-able" right now. Peregrine Took Dec 2011 #5

as someone with anxiety issues ... MH1 Dec 2011 #7

Yes- a doctor can help a great deal. I'd be lost without my doctor. BeHereNow Dec 2011 #8

What beta blocker did your doctor prescribe, if I may ask? BeHereNow Dec 2011 #9

Propranolol 10 mg MH1 Dec 2011 #10

Tell you brother smoking is also a habit (some say), till they try quiting. demosincebirth Dec 2011 #12

Here is a site I have found very helpful... Lisa0825 Dec 2011 #6

Not for many of us who frequent this site. nt demosincebirth Dec 2011 #13

Does it affect your life in any negative way or anyone else s? demosincebirth Dec 2011 #11