Alcohol and ptsd

[Stephernovas]

Does anyone find that their symptoms intensify when they consume alcohol? I've been pretty stressed and symptomatic lately, and I had a glass of wine to help 'depress' the symptoms. Turns out I feel like it just made things worse. My chest now feels tight and I have shortness of breath, along with simply feeling like I'm not in my own head.

Why is nothing helpppppppinnnnngggg?

 

[Justmehere]

Yep. Sometimes alcohol relaxes me. Other times, it opens the flood gates.

 

[Hopeforlife]

Im sorry you are feeling like this. I get it! I’m not a big drinker and less so since been on medication but it often makes me feel worse. I’m also the same drinking any caffeinated drink, coffee or coke. I’m now on water and herbal teas. I feel safer and calmer with just these but I do miss the odd glass of wine in social situations.

 

[EveHarrington]

Yes, I cannot drink alcohol at all anymore.

Hugs.

 

[Freida]

count me in.... and everytime I forget my body reminds me it's not a good idea. I think its because it lowers inhibitions - which lowers
my ability to keep up my walls and everything comes crashing back in....