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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BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

Yea I feel the same. When I drink, it relieves my anxiety and makes me talkative, more tolerant or less uptight and outgoing. But I realize this is not the right way to treat anxiety and I am minimizing my use of alcohol.