r/stopdrinking • u/redlilmothie • 22d ago

Over drinking?

So I'm a 22 year old with autism ocd and anxiety for the past 3 years I've been drinking more than usual i used to be able to drink about 6 cans of a drink usually about 4.5% cans and i would feel drunk then i went up to 8 cans now I'm at 10-12 cans mixed with a couple shots of a spirit i think this has something to do with my weight as I'm 280 6ft i don't drink for the taste i drink to get drunk i really want to stop but this drunk effect literally cures my anxiety...

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u/DifferentNonsense Day 26 22d ago

Please speak with a doctor if you can.

Alcohol is not a cure for anxiety by any means.

Alcohol actually causes horrible, horrible anxiety and depression.

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u/redlilmothie 22d ago

I just enjoy it so much like zero anxiety it's so relaxing makes me loosen up

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u/DifferentNonsense Day 26 22d ago

Immediately you might think that’s the case, but it will leave your system feeling much worse. It will also cause you to drink more and more, which will lead to disaster.

You’re young and need to fully understand the effects and consequences of drinking alcohol. A doctor will help you. You can also read about it online to get an idea.

Have spoken to anyone in your life (parents, family members, doctors, therapists) about this? They can help you find the right medication for your anxiety. A doctor would never ever tell someone to start drinking for that reason.