Why does alcohol seem to help my anxiety?

I know that making a habit out of drinking can be seriously bad for your health and in the long run may make it worse….I UNDERSTAND THIS. but with that being said.

When I’m having a lot of anxiety it DOES seem to take it away, why is that?

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Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

Alcohol dampens the amygdala and lowers inhibition. It makes anxiety decrease and makes you feel more sexual confident and other things too .

Levenrack · 46-50, M

Bless you!@Muthafukajones Yeah, a disillusioned rockstar you might say.

Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

@Levenrack Alcohol is a depressant so after the pleasant side effects wear off you’re left feeling worse than when you started. That is what makes it so addictive and self sabotaging.

Levenrack · 46-50, M

@Muthafukajones Oh I know what and how it works believe me. https://similarworlds.com/addiction/alcoholic/5343376-I-Did-It-Year-One-100-Sober-Today-On-this-day-one-year-ago-I