Alcohol has always been one of the biggest triggers for my anxiety. I used to be a big party girl, and even when my anxiety got worse I still liked to go out and get drunk with friends. Recently I’ve been trying to take my health more seriously (I’m 26 so I guess it’s just maturity as well) so I’ve kind of backed away from alcohol. I hate going out and drinking now as it causes major anxiety the next day that can last for multiple days and sometimes causes me to spiral for a month or more

My friends are always asking me to come out drinking with them and I always refuse because I’m trying to not drink anymore. They say “don’t drink too much” or “you don’t have to drink” but I find going out to just not be so fun when I’m not drinking. I would rather hangout at home with them, go out to eat, go to a park or movie with them, etc. than go to a bar or club anymore.

Would really like to hear anyones experiences and stories dealing with this.