Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
Alcohol is a tough one for me, too - and I have to make a special effort because I'm at high risk for both breast cancer and high blood pressure - but as far as the psychological effects, alcohol has an ENORMOUS rebound effect. Even though I crave alcohol to relax me, it makes my anxiety much, much, much worse. Give it a try ...
Yes! I find the alcohol rebound effect so great that I gave up alcohol altogether. Luckily, this is fairly easy for me.

I recommend that everyone at least consider whether alcohol is affecting them this way. That extra glass of wine when you are feeling low might be making things so much worse.