Yes. Fortunately I was seeing a psychiatrist at the time and we upped my anti anxiety meds for a short time. I would consult your Dr.

Hello timoA,

I cannot say that I have personal experience of anxiety after quitting but it does seem to be a common occurrence.

In the short term, there is probably a period of re-adjustment due to withdrawal from alcohol. It is normal and generally accepted that there is a sometimes painful or uncomfortable period of recuperation after various types of illness or medical procedures so why should withdrawal from alcohol be any different or less acceptable?

A quick Google search has unearthed the following source which seems to have useful information, although I have not read through it in detail so I cannot say if it is good or bad. It may be a commercial site so sound judgement is suggested before making any decisions or commitment.

www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/types/stopped-drinking

I was put on medication which helped me out in the beginning. My Doctor knew I was trying to quit drinking and was willing to help me out any way she could. When I began reaping the benefits of meditation, I stopped taking the meds as I no longer needed them.
If you're interested, there are many excellent guided meditations on you tube.

God Bless

The answer is not simple. Did you have anxiety before you started drinking? How much did you drink? Are you sober now? Alcohol is a powerfull anxiety relief tool, but only superficially and temporary, one just keeps kicking the can down the street. For now I would say that it is normal to have it in the early quitting stages. If it persists, I would think getting professional help. One needs to learn how to deal with stress/anxiety naturally.

Very normal. The booze was how I coped. Take away the booze and I was anxious and depressed for a while. It gets better quickly as alcohol is a depressant and the body gets back to normal in a bit.
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Absolutely. The reason I drank as long as I did was because of the anxiety every time I tried to stop. I got full blown panic attacks. I eventually learned to control those but the uneasy, frantic and unsettled feeling that lingered constantly was hellacious for me. I had to get medication for it.

I am happy to say that I am medication free less than a year after having to start it. It was absolutely necessary for me at the time and helped me stay sober. Everyone is different though!