Anyone else developed Alcoholism?

[anxietycrusher]

Hey guys. My anxiety's better now but I think I might have developed a little problem...with alcohol. When the anxiety got bad and nothing was working, I started drinking to numb myself against it. Also when I was drunk I was better able to eat. Now, even though I'm fine, I keep feeling the need to drink in the evenings and on the weekends. I'll drink with my husband or even alone. I know he's worried about me, and the truth is, I'm starting to worry myself. I don't drink excessive amounts (although is 3 glasses of wine last night bad?) but I'm worried it might develop into something serious.

Anyone in the same boat/have any advice? Thanks.

[zenbutcher]

Yes, I've had anxiety and panic attacks for most of my life and for most of it self medicated myself with alcohol and xanax. I got sober and for the past 5 years have been much better - no panic attacks and much less anxiety. This summer I had some anxiety attacks and thought about drinking to take the edge off. Bad idea - and I glad I didn't.

Peter B.