Hey r/anxiety, 

For context, I have generalized anxiety along with an extent of social anxiety. 

Even though the legal drinking age in my country is 18, I avoided drinking for some time despite being 21, because I thought it would react negatively with my anxiety. Like it would be some sort of stimulant. However, over the past few months this summer I decided to drink and I noticed that it had a great effect on my anxiety. It really eliminated all physical symptoms and I felt myself think clearer mentally. 

To compare, because of what's been shared, I tried weed in a completely legal setting, but it did not really have much of an effect on my anxiety. In fact, some strains really acted as stimulants and caused me much heightened anxiety. CBD oil has been helpful, but alcohol has honestly been much better on a physical and mental level. 

Is it a normal thing for each of these substances to react in such a way with me, especially if it's so different from other people (from what I've read)? Does anyone else also feel a greater relief through alcohol? 

PS: Drinking responsibly and in moderation is what brings out the best effects, of course. But even when drunk, I still felt much less tense.