Self esteem, stress, anxiety, genetics, personality, mentality. I would surprise if they didn’t test this already in psychology studies. There are probably multiple studies. The problem is research databases of real studies are not free or known to the public. Many studies are not google-able/easy to search on public sites. I never heard about them until I studied in a university in my career. Databases include: Ebsco, CINAHL, PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO. Sometimes when you google you may stumble on a Medline or PubMed article but never the real stuff.
SinlessOnslaught · M
I'm sure you will find a tendency for low self esteem in alcoholics but correlation does not always mean causation.
For what it's worth, you found your particular reason for picking up the drink, and how to stop, and maybe it will apply to many others as well.
For what it's worth, you found your particular reason for picking up the drink, and how to stop, and maybe it will apply to many others as well.
PinkMoon · 26-30, F
There's a lot of data to support your theory that's already accepted in the scientific community. Alcohol abuse syndrome is linked to low self-esteem and social anxiety.
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
That's how my dad became an alcoholic too. Self-medicating his anxiety.
YoMomma ·
People want to feel better or numb their pain or memories.. others drink for fun i guess..